How do they match: Interior Designers

  • Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
  • Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
  • Formulate environmental plan to be practical, esthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity or selling merchandise.
  • Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
  • Research and explore the use of new materials, technologies, and products to incorporate into designs.
  • Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art work, and accessories.
  • Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
  • Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.

  • Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
  • Estimate costs for projects or productions.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Present work to clients for approval.