On most days, designers must dress well-"as businesslike as possible." It's important to look presentable. Not only do interior designers have to travel, but they've got to dress the part. She finds herself traveling outside of Atlanta at least a couple times every few months. "My work does require quite a bit of travel," she says, "I have many clients in West Palm Beach, Orlando, North Carolina and Canada." On an average day, she spends 50 percent of her time outside of the office. "I know the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has a student chapter, and that can be very beneficial." Working with Clients It's important also, she believes, "to choose internships in areas of interior design that interest you… whether that's residential, commercial or architectural-oriented interior design." She also suggests joining professional organizations and attending conferences as a student. As an interior design intern, Anna was able to do lots of hands-on work, picking finishes and helping with residential shopping. "You learn so much outside of school," she explains. One was with an architectural firm in Atlanta, and one was with an interior designer in Tallahassee. While pursuing her bachelor's degree, she did two internships.
Advice for Aspiring Interior DesignersĪspiring interior designers should "definitely find internships," Anna advises. She also has a design assistant that she can assign tasks to. Usually I'm juggling several clients at a time." On some days, she goes to the Atlanta Decorative Art Center where she shops for furniture, fabrics and artwork for her clients.
and follow up on all aspects of my projects. What she does depends on what phase her current projects are in. Her work includes many private residences and homes in the Southern states as well as in Canada.Īnna says there is no "typical day" in the life of an interior designer. Now, she works at a major Atlanta design firm with four other interior designers. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
Anna, ASID, NCIDQ Certified Designer Professional Interior DesignerĪnna, an interior designer, loves what she does.
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