CENTRO DE DISENO PORTOBELO

I’ve done some research but I got a little confused with all the different certifications, and degrees there are for interior design or home staging careers. I don’t know wich will be best to go for. Can anybody tell me what will be the best thing to do to start a career in any of these two fields and be able to get great oportunities once done with education?

I guess you should start doing make over services to get experience and after that, it is a time to applying on some company that hiring interior design jobs and get big salary.

I’d like to know what was typical in interior design for a home in this period. I’m buying a cottage style home built in 1920, and I’d love to integrate some of the traditional style with my contemporary taste. What was popular in color, line, etc? Any suggestions for websites that I can check out would be so appreciated =) Thanks!

Here are a few links to give you visuals.

Design would be significant to the area and local resources. …For instance if there was a rock quarry nearby you would see stone walks. 1920 was the onset of the "Honeymoon Cottage" in the beach communities. You will find heavily influenced "Edwardian Period" and the beginnings of "Art Deco". Egyptian and oriental influences were common. Black and reds were used in coloring and Bright green, jade, turquoise, eau-de-nil, mint or peacock blue or deep blue, are all really gorgeous colors of the time, and contrast nicely with a pale grey. The Arts and Crafts era post WW1 was in swing. Or you can replicate the highly sought after Gustav Stickley homes. The rich had Greene and Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright and others as their Arts & Crafts-style architects. The poorer folk built Sears and Aladdin "kit" homes.

http://styles-and-periods.interiordezine.com/period_decoration/edwardian.html
http://www.chapmancottage.com/come06.htm
http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Living-Rooms/1920s-Bungalow/detail.esi?oid=442056
http://images.google.ca/images?rlz=1T4ADBR_enCA307CA310&q=Gustav%20Stickley%20interior&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

I am a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing interior design. I live in Santa Monica, so I am down the street from Los Angeles. I am curious as to what the most prestigious colleges are for interior design in the U.S. but I am most interested in the Los Angeles City area. Thanks!

I have been researching this too. I am about to graduate with a degree in something more general, so my options are a little bit limited compared to yours. However, I have found the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Woodbury University, and Santa Monica College. These programs all look like they are worth finding out more information. Right now, I’m leaning toward choosing FIDM, but I’m still unsure.

Please, let me know which program you end up choosing and why. It will really help me in my own search. You can email me.

I’m taking interior design in a year and ahalf for univeristy…
and I’m requesting the info right now.
but it gives to program choices…interior design and interior design with foundations for design?
Whats the difference?
which oen do i choose? I only want to be an interior designer.

You will need to check with whomever answers questions for your design program as to which one you should take; its impossible to answer for the data above exactly. That way you will get the best answer for your school. One may be for the degree & the other just an intro class etc.

I will be an Int’l student and have taken TOEFL. In 1 year I would have completed my undergrad studies from India in Commerce field (bcom) and i already hold a diploma in Interiors. I am working currently and have completed one year at my current job with an impressive portfolio. Now to further enhance my design skills and gain a wider perceptive, I am seeking a Bachelors degree in Interior Design and I was wondering if it would require a SAT. I want to get the course done in 2 years at max, as i already have a diploma, i might not have to take all courses. Which universities offer such program and how much would they cost? Also are they reputed and Accredited colleges? If it would be close to New Jersey it would be awesome.. Thanks for helping me make an important decision in my life.

I recommend getting this book, it provides full listing of the best interior design programs in the country and what requirements are they looking for. It will answer all your questions, and answer them well too.
Here’s the link for it if you want to purchase the downloaded version:
http://www.di.net/archschools/schools.html

I am a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing interior design. I live in New York, so I am close to New York City. I am curious as to what the most prestigious colleges are for interior design in the U.S. but I am most interested in the New York City area. Thanks!

My wife is a professor of Interior Design, but not in New York. Here are all of the CIDA accredited programs in New York State:

Buffalo State, Buffalo
Interior Design Program
Interior Design Department
School of Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2004, 2010)
Terry A. Postero, Chair
Phone: 716.878.5252
E-mail: interiordesign@buffalostate.edu
Web: http://www.buffalostate.edu/interiordesign/

Cornell University, Ithaca
Interior Design Program
Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
College of Human Ecology
Bachelor of Science (2002, 2008)*
Dr. Franklin D. Becker, Chairman
Phone: 607.255.1950
E-mail: fdb2@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/DEA/index.cfm

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York, New York
Interior Design Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2007, 2013)
Takashi Kamiya, Chairperson
Phone: 212.217.7800
E-mail: fitinfo@sfitva.cc.suny.edu
Web: http://www3.fitnyc.edu/interiordesign/

New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury
Interior Design Department
School of Architecture and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2007, 2013)
Martha Siegel, Chair
Phone: 516.686.7786
E-mail: interiordesign@nyit.edu
Web: http://www.nyit.edu

New York School of Interior Design, New York
Interior Design Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2006, 2012)
Scott M. Ageloff, SVP for Academic Affairs and Dean
Phone: 212.472.1500
E-mail: scott@nysid.edu
Web: http://www.nysid.edu

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
Interior Design Department
School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Interior Design (2009, 2015)
Anita Cooney, Chair
Phone: 718.636.3630
E-mail: acooney@pratt.edu
Web: http://www.pratt.edu

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester
Professional Level Program
Department of Interior Design
School of Design
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2007, 2013)
Charles Lewis, Professor and Chair
Phone: 585.475.6357
E-mail: CFLFAA@rit.edu
Web: http://www.rit.edu/~651www/

School of Visual Arts, New York
Interior Design Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2004, 2010)
Jane Smith, Chair
Phone: 212.592.2572
E-mail: janesmith@sva.edu
E-mail: sclemente@sva.edu
Web: http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/

Syracuse University, Syracuse
Interior Design Program
School of Art and Design
College of Visual & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2009, 2015)
Dr. Lucinda Kaukas Havenhand, Program Coordinator
Phone: 315.443.2455
E-mail: design@vpa.syr.edu
Web: http://vpa.syr.edu/index.cfm/page/interior-design

I am a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing interior design. I live in New York, so I am close to New York City. I am curious as to what the most prestigious colleges are for interior design in the U.S. but I am most interested in the New York City area. Thanks!

My wife is a professor of Interior Design, but not in New York. Here are all of the CIDA accredited programs in New York State:

Buffalo State, Buffalo
Interior Design Program
Interior Design Department
School of Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2004, 2010)
Terry A. Postero, Chair
Phone: 716.878.5252
E-mail: interiordesign@buffalostate.edu
Web: http://www.buffalostate.edu/interiordesign/

Cornell University, Ithaca
Interior Design Program
Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
College of Human Ecology
Bachelor of Science (2002, 2008)*
Dr. Franklin D. Becker, Chairman
Phone: 607.255.1950
E-mail: fdb2@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/DEA/index.cfm

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York, New York
Interior Design Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2007, 2013)
Takashi Kamiya, Chairperson
Phone: 212.217.7800
E-mail: fitinfo@sfitva.cc.suny.edu
Web: http://www3.fitnyc.edu/interiordesign/

New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury
Interior Design Department
School of Architecture and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2007, 2013)
Martha Siegel, Chair
Phone: 516.686.7786
E-mail: interiordesign@nyit.edu
Web: http://www.nyit.edu

New York School of Interior Design, New York
Interior Design Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2006, 2012)
Scott M. Ageloff, SVP for Academic Affairs and Dean
Phone: 212.472.1500
E-mail: scott@nysid.edu
Web: http://www.nysid.edu

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
Interior Design Department
School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Interior Design (2009, 2015)
Anita Cooney, Chair
Phone: 718.636.3630
E-mail: acooney@pratt.edu
Web: http://www.pratt.edu

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester
Professional Level Program
Department of Interior Design
School of Design
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2007, 2013)
Charles Lewis, Professor and Chair
Phone: 585.475.6357
E-mail: CFLFAA@rit.edu
Web: http://www.rit.edu/~651www/

School of Visual Arts, New York
Interior Design Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2004, 2010)
Jane Smith, Chair
Phone: 212.592.2572
E-mail: janesmith@sva.edu
E-mail: sclemente@sva.edu
Web: http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/

Syracuse University, Syracuse
Interior Design Program
School of Art and Design
College of Visual & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (2009, 2015)
Dr. Lucinda Kaukas Havenhand, Program Coordinator
Phone: 315.443.2455
E-mail: design@vpa.syr.edu
Web: http://vpa.syr.edu/index.cfm/page/interior-design

I’d like to find an interior design job in LA, but it seems like when I send a resume, I never get any response. Are these people slow to respond, or are they turned off by the fact that I’m from out of state? Help!

According to the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics,

Keen competition is expected for jobs in interior design because many talented individuals are attracted to careers as interior designers.

Individuals with little or no formal training in interior design, as well as those lacking creativity and perseverance, will find it very difficult to establish and maintain a career in this occupation.

About 3 out of 10 are self-employed.

Postsecondary education—especially a bachelor’s degree—is recommended for entry-level positions in interior design. In addition, 24 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico register or license interior designers. Following formal training, graduates usually enter a 1-year to 3-year apprenticeship to gain experience before taking a national licensing exam or joining a professional association. Designers in States that do not require the exam may opt to take it as proof of their qualifications. The National Council administers the licensing exam for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). To be eligible to take the exam, applicants must have at least 6 years of combined education and experience in interior design, of which at least 2 years constitute postsecondary education in design. Once candidates have passed the qualifying exam, they are granted the title of Certified, Registered, or Licensed Interior Designer, depending on the State. Continuing education is required in order to maintain one’s licensure.

Job outlook:

Interior designers held about 65,000 jobs in 2004. Approximately 3 out of 10 were self-employed. About 2 out of 10 wage and salary interior designers worked in specialized design services. Another 1 out of 10 worked in architectural and landscape architectural services. The remaining of interior designers provided design services in furniture and home-furnishing stores, building material and supplies dealers, and residential building construction companies. Many interior designers also performed freelance work in addition to holding a salaried job in interior design or another occupation.

Employment of interior designers is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014. Economic expansion, growing homeowner wealth, and an increased interest in interior design will increase demand for designers. However, interior designers are expected to face keen competition for available positions because many talented individuals are attracted to this profession. Individuals with little or no formal training in interior design, as well as those lacking creativity and perseverance, will find it very difficult to establish and maintain a career in this occupation.

As the economy grows, more private businesses and consumers will request the services of interior designers. However, design services are considered a luxury expense and may be subject to fluctuations in the economy. For example, decreases in consumer and business income and spending caused by a slow economy can have a detrimental effect on employment of interior designers. Nevertheless, demand from the health care industry is expected to be especially high because of an anticipated increase in demand for facilities that will accommodate the aging population. Designers will be needed to make these facilities as comfortable and homelike as possible for patients. Demand from businesses in the hospitality industry—hotels, resorts, and restaurants—also is expected to be high because of an expected increase in tourism.

Recent increases in homeowner wealth and the growing popularity of home improvement television programs have increased demand for residential design services. Homeowners increasingly have been using the equity in their homes to finance new additions, remodel aging kitchens and bathrooms, and update the general d‚cor of the home. Many homeowners also have requested design help in adding year-round outdoor living spaces.

Growth in home improvement television programs and discount furniture stores has spurred a trend in do-it-yourself design, which could hamper employment growth of designers. However, some clients will still hire designers for a few initial consultations, but then will purchase and install the design elements themselves.

Some interior designers are choosing to specialize in one design element in order to create a niche for themselves in an increasingly competitive market. The demand for kitchen and bath design is growing in response to the increasing demand for home remodeling. Designs utilizing the latest technology, such as home theaters, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and security systems are expected to be especially popular. In addition, demand for home spas, indoor gardens, and outdoor living spaces are expected to continue to increase.

Extensive knowledge of ergonomics and green design are expected to be in demand. Ergonomic design has gained in popularity with the growth in the elderly population and workplace safety requirements. The public’s growing awareness of environmental quality and the growing number of individuals with allergies and asthma are expected to increase the demand for green design.

Additional Resources:

For information on degrees, continuing education, and licensure programs in interior design and interior design research, contact: American Society of Interior Designers, 608 Massachusetts Ave. N.E., Washington, DC 20002-6006. Internet: http://www.asid.org

For a list of schools with accredited bachelor’s degree programs in interior design, contact: Foundation for Interior Design Education Research, 146 Monroe Center N.W., Suite 1318, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822.

For general information about art and design and a list of accredited college-level programs, contact: National Association of Schools of Art and Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. Internet: http://nasad.arts-accredit.org

For information on State licensing requirements and exams, and the Interior Design Experience Program, contact: National Council for Interior Design Qualification, 1200 18th St. NW., Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20036-2506. Internet: http://www.ncidq.org

I have a degree but not in Interior Design but have been doing my own design and for friends for years. I want to have the license so I can go in and make purchases on behalf of clients. How do I get an official license?
So someone below says all you need to do is get a business license and you don’t need a degree. I can definitely do that very easily – just form an LLC and get the license. Is there anything else I need to do and is this correct? I don’t need a degree or have to take some sort of course to get a certificate or something?

License for what. You don’t need a license, you need a tax id number and insurance.

You do NOT need a degree in a college discipline to start and operate a business. If your talent for design is good enough and you work hard and smart, you can run your own successful business. You need classes in Small Business Management, not design classes. Especially, because you have been doing your own design for years. Trust yourself. Apply for a Tax ID# and go into business. Advertise your craft (show some pictures of your work), create a web site, learn to sell yourself. GL DESIGNER!!!

I haven’t finished my classes yet for Penn Foster High, but when I’m finished I’m planning on going on to their career college, and either I’ll be going in to interior design or Floral design (which in my old high school I was in Horticulture, floral, and landscape). So what classes, and what would I be learning, so maybe I could get a head start.

Thanks.

Here is an overview of what you’ll learn and the order in which you’ll receive your lessons:

Instruction Set 1

Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home, types of study materials, types of examinations, accessing and using the features of our website, determining what kind of learner you are, establishing a study schedule, using study tips, preparing for and taking examinations.

Decorating Today
The history of interior decorating; meeting and interviewing clients; characteristics of a successful interior decorator; employment opportunities.

Instruction Set 2

Meeting Your Client’s Needs
Determining your client’s needs, preferences, goals, and budget priorities; developing a decorating plan, including measurements and room graphs to scale.

The Elements and Principles of Design
Identifying the elements of design: line, form, color and value, texture, pattern, light, and space. The principles of design: balance, proportion, and scale; emphasis and unity.

Instruction Set 3

The Principles of Color
The properties of color; how to use color in interior decorating; planning a color scheme; using the color wheel.

Identifying Furniture Styles and Periods
Exploring different furniture styles – Traditional, Provincial, Contemporary, Modern – from the 17th to the 20th century; identifying styles and integrating each into your rooms.

Decorating with Furniture
Arranging rooms according to function and use; creating the best traffic patterns; positioning furniture on a floor plan; recognizing quality workmanship and construction in furniture.

Learning Aids:
• Furniture Template
• Triangle
• T-Square
• Color Wheel

Instruction Set 4

Floors
Importance of floors in room decor; carpeting; rugs; wood floors; durable floors; how to select the appropriate floor treatment; measuring, scaling, and using a floor plan.

Walls
How to treat walls in decorating; wall coverings, including wallpaper, paint, mirrors, paneling, and tile; drawing scaled elevations.

Windows
Different types of windows; planning and choosing window treatments – curtains, draperies, shades, and blinds; window treatments for special situations; measuring for window treatments; drawing windows on elevations.

Decorating from Building Plans
Identifying decorating problems when reading blueprints; types of housing plans; evaluating house plan layouts; discussing specific decorating problems and solutions, room by room.

Instruction Set 5

Fabrics
Using natural and synthetic fabrics: silk, wool, cotton, linen, special fibers; identifying weaves; selecting the right fabric texture.

Lighting and Accessories
The three types of lighting; lighting and the color scheme; making use of lamps and lighting fixtures in decorating; using wall and table accessories; tips for arranging accessory groupings.

Special Purpose Rooms
Planning home offices, home fitness centers, and home theaters; selecting furniture based on anthropometric and ergonomic principles; coordinating floors, walls, upholstery, equipment, and lighting for these three types of special purpose rooms.

Instruction Set 6

The Skills and Methods of Selling
Qualifying a client; how to "approach" a customer; how to present merchandise; developing a follow-up system; how to prospect for clients.

Starting Your Own Business
Residential and contract decorating; developing a design program; working with clients, subcontractors, tradespeople, custom fabricators, and suppliers; advertising, charging clients, and getting paid; keeping financial records.

Instruction Set 7

Graded Project: Decorating a Living Room

Final Examination

Supplements: (Available online)
• Work Experience Option
• Work Experience Option Forms

Upon Graduation You’ll Receive:
Paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) professional membership upon successful completion of certification exam.

♣