INTERIOR DESIGN:
Interior Designers, Elements of Interior Design
Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Interior Design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, product design and furniture design in addition to traditional decoration. An interior designer is a person whom may be considered an expert in the field of interior design or designs interiors for their job. In some jurisdictions, interior designers must be licensed to practice.
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The Profession
The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience, and
examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the
purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and
protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
A professional interior designer may do the following things:
Analyze their client's needs, goals, and life safety requirements.
Integrate their findings with knowledge of interior design.
formulate the preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriate, and
functional, and in accordance with codes and standards.

Develop and present their final design recommendations through appropriate
presentation media.
Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior
construction, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, interior detailing, materials,
finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment in compliance
with universal accessibility guidelines and all applicable codes.
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Collaborate with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the
technical areas of mechanical, electrical and load-bearing design as required
for regulatory approval.
Prepare and administer bids and contract documents as the client's agent
Review and evaluate the design solutions during implementation and upon
completion.
This definition is endorsed by the Foundation for Interior Design Education and
Research (FIDER), the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
and major interior design associations (IIDA, ASID) of North America.
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Styles
Essential parts of all design styles are concept, colour, proportion, balance,
and function of design. Although all styles differentiate their usage of each of
these, they are all an integral part of the overall look and feel of a room or
space. Designers incorporate the seven elements of design to create and enhance
style: form, mass, shape, line, color, texture and pattern.
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