Interior Designer

by Helen Mason

Overview

Interior design involves much more than just making a room look good; it also means creating a space that's comfortable and practical for clients' needs. Interior designers use creativity, organizational skills, and understanding of fabrics, furniture, color schemes, and more to create a perfect space. Readers of this valuable resource will discover the multiple kinds of interior design and find out what a day in the life of an interior designer is like. Those who aspire to this fascinating career will learn if they have what it takes to excel in the world of design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482413366
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Gareth Stevens Creative Careers Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

What Is an Interior Designer? 4

Types of Interior Designers 6

Residential Designers 8

Workplace Designers 10

Hospitality Designers 12

Healthcare Designers 14

Retail Designers 16

Working for Yourself 18

Related Careers 20

The Work 22

The Design Process 24

The Production Process 26

Tools and Skills 28

A Day in the Life of an Interior Designer 30

Becoming an Interior Designer 32

Education 34

Internship Programs 36

Design Portfolio 38

Learning from the Masters 40

How Interior Design Evolved 42

You Can Be an Interior Designer 44

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–8—It's beneficial to start exploring the future at a young age, and this series gives aspiring designers, chefs, and artists a concrete guide to the nuts and bolts of six interesting jobs. The books provide students with descriptions of the different types of the jobs within a profession (Chef contains information on executive chefs, sous chefs, and line chefs, for instance), a checklist of ideal qualities, and ways to get started now. Readers may also find inspiration in the brief profiles of important people in the field. The design is a bit busy; however, the colors are bright, and pages filled with images will maintain interest. Both younger students and teens who are hi-lo readers will find these books valuable resources.

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