B.A. (Hons) in Interior Design

Interior designers are concerned with the function and quality of interior spaces, recognizing responsibility for the quality of the environment and the needs of a broad spectrum of societies and cultures.

Careers in Interior Design
The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior designers. For the purpose of improving quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public,

The professional interior designer:

Analyzes the client’s needs, goals, and life and safety requirements.

Integrates findings with knowledge of interior design.

Formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional and aesthetic.

Prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures and equipment.

Collaborates with licensed practitioners who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval.

Prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client’s agent.

Reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion

Careers
Interior designer, specifications writer, space planner, programmer, facilities planner, project manager, design journalist, teacher, researcher, renderer, sustainable designer, health care designer, office planner, hospitality designer, CAD specialist, showroom manager, writer/journalist

Skills
Drawing
Rendering
Architectural principles
Structural engineering
CAD skills
Space planning
Budgeting
Self-motivation
Research
Good 3-D conceptualization
Strong sense of color, shape and texture
Ability to anticipate fashion/style trends