Interior design is the process
of shaping the experience of interior space, through the
manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not
to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws
on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and
product design in addition to traditional decoration. An
interior decorator
is a person who is considered a professional in the field of
interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their
job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyzes
programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction,
refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication
and construction documents.
Interior
designers may perform some or all of the following activities,
among other duties and responsibilities:
Research and analyze client's
goals and requirements, along with the developing the design
documents, drawings and diagrams that outline those needs
Formulate the preliminary space plans and the two- and
three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that
integrate the client's needs based on knowledge of interior
design principles and theories of human behavior.
Confirm that preliminary space
plans and design concepts are considered safe, functional,
aesthetically appropriate, in addition to confirming that these
elements meet all public health, safety and welfare
requirements, including code, accessibility, environmental and
sustainability guidelines.
Select colors, materials and
finishes to appropriately convey the design concept and to meet
socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, life-cycle
performance, environmental and safety requirements.
Select and specify the
furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork that are aligned
with the design concept, including layout drawings and detailed
product description.
Develop
the contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement
and installation of furniture.
Provide project management
services, including preparation of project budgets and
schedules.
Prepare construction documents
consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications to
illustrate various elements of the design concept, including the
non-structural and/or non-seismic partition layouts, power and
communications locations, ceiling plans, lighting designs,
furniture layouts and materials and finishes.
Prepare construction documents
that adhere to regional building and fire codes, municipal codes
and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and
guidelines that apply to the interior space.
The specialty areas that
involve interior designers are limited only by the imagination
and are continually growing and changing. With the increase in
the aging population, an increased focus has been placed on
developing solutions to improve the living environment of the
elderly population, which takes into account health and
accessibility issues that can affect the design. Awareness of
the ability of interior spaces to create positive changes in
people's lives is increasing, so interior design is also
becoming relevant to this type of advocacy.
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