Working in the art and design industry

Interior Designer:

An interior designer can do a variety of things in the field of design, and considers the needs of the individual or company that hires him or her. Primarily, the interior designer must blend aesthetics, or the look and feel of a place, with functionality and use of a space, and does so in consideration of the available working area, desires, and budget of the client. Being artistic, having knowledge of building codes, and being able to please the client are all valuable assets for those who wish to have a career in interior design. Having good listening skills, excelling at following through with concepts, and being able to draw, and use programs like AutoCAD® can also be of assistance. Most interior designers are trained in art or design schools, and bring a variety of talents to their profession.

Kim Atkins: Interior Designer

Kim started working as a interior designer in 1987, where she ran her own business called Kim’s Interiors from 1987 till 1993, she then went on and worked at ‘kingfisher Group’ from 1993 till 1999 where she co-ordinate revamp store set designs and organized staff product and skills training.

These are two examples of Kim’s work, the top one is where she was a guest designer for a national magazine called home flair. The bottom one is from a home visit where Kim and her collogue designed a new bathroom for a couple.

Graphic Designer:

A graphic designer or graphic artist conveys information through visual solutions that promote or enhance a service, product, philosophy or entity. Graphic design is a professional umbrella term for a skill set that can be applied to a wide range of positions. A good graphic designer has strong interpersonal and marketing skills, in addition to a keen eye and an adept knowledge of electronic media packages.

Graphic artists work with a variety of materials, including film media, animation, sound, images, illustration, type, color, and “white space.” The first step of any project is to identify the needs of the client. The designer must also consider the target market, taking social or cultural considerations into account. The process normally starts with a hand-drawn or electronic sketch of the layout, followed by a mockup presented for approval. A mockup that is attractive but fails to convey