Interior Designer is a specialist who is involved in not only making efficient use of interior spaces but also making them functional, distinct & visually appealing. At the same time also offers an unforgettable experience that the owner can realize only at this furnished space.
Interior Designing is not limited to designing & planning interiors only, but he can even explore opportunities in wide-ranging fields like exhibition designers, lighting designers, kitchen designers, product designers, set designers, furniture designers, textile designers, production designers, etc.
Important Skills:
- Creativity & sketching capability: Creativity is required to design spaces, visualize innovative concepts, and sketch the concepts to develop, evaluate, and communicate interior architectural plans, furnishings, floor plans, textiles, materials, etc.
- Trend Identification: In order to stay relevant and ahead of the curve, he needs to be up-to-date with trends. He should have scientific aptitude, analytical mind, and thirst for knowledge to be able to predict trends so that he remains in demand.
- Attention to detail: You should be focused not only on the minutest details but also on the big picture so as to craft cohesive spaces.
- Competencies in sustainable practices: Due to increased awareness about global warming, climate change, and over-exploitation of natural resources, there has been an increased demand from clients about eco-friendly interiors and the use of sustainable practices.
- Knowledge of Colour wheel, hues, and textures will guide you to find attractive palettes that will not only delight the clients but also set you in a niche zone.
- Communication and Networking skills: Communication skills not only entail speaking but also listening. Being a good listener will help in understanding the client’s needs and creativity coupled with communication skills will facilitate in translating the client’s requirements into innovative concepts. Moreover, communication and networking skills are also required to manage relationships with vendors and other stakeholders in addition to collaborating with other departments.
- Problem Solving approach will help in coming up with innovative solutions rather than getting stuck. This problem-solving approach will also attract not only colleagues but also clients and will ensure you move ahead in your career besides being seen as a natural leader.
- Financial & negotiation skills: Clients always want maximum bang for their bucks. Financial skills will help in giving them a realistic idea. And the creative skills will help in coming up with creative solutions to get around these budgetary limitations. In addition, the negotiation skills will help in getting the best of the materials at the best price.
- Comfortable with use of technology: Ability to use computer-based design programs to present the concepts in 2D and 3D visuals so as to not only evaluate a design but also understand as well as explain the various nuances to clients and stakeholders will endear you to them.
- Bachelor’s in interior design: Besides all the skills, bachelor in interior design will provide you with competencies in the latest techniques as well as handling various complex design challenges in the constantly evolving ecosystem. Besides equipping you to conceive meaningful ideas and converting them into positive experiences.
- Organized with time management skills: An extremely organized interior designer will be able to complete the projects in time and that too within budget. Delayed projects and soaring costs will not earn you repeat business.
