{"id":17703,"date":"2021-06-04T11:52:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T09:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/?p=17703"},"modified":"2021-06-04T11:52:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T09:52:21","slug":"how-to-become-an-interior-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/en\/blog-en\/how-to-become-an-interior-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become an interior designer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An interior designer<\/strong> is a professional that develops, plans and delivers the design of interior space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of professional needs to understand the needs of different spaces <\/strong>and find solutions to improve comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their responsibilities <\/strong>may include <\/strong>choosing materials and suitable colours, finding functional furniture, coming up with versatile and creative ideas, and making the spaces efficient and aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A keen attitude and passion for design, architecture and fashion are required<\/strong> in this profession as an interior designer always needs to be aware of the latest trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior designers need to use all their technical and professional knowledge to satisfy their clients. <\/strong>After an initial consultation, they should be able to start designing a space taking into account all the different aspects of it, from the layout of the furniture to the use of colours and lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will look at how to become an interior designer and the best educational path to pursue this career.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior designer: training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The word \u2018design\u2019<\/strong> can take on different specific meanings depending on what we are talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior design essentially means developing projects for interior spaces, <\/strong>and it would be ideal to choose an educational path that takes into consideration all the legislative, socioeconomic, structural, ergonomic, anthropometric, environmental, historical and creative different aspects of the role, as well as the challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become an interior designer, you need a higher education degree, a diploma or a qualification<\/strong> recognised and certified by public or private educational institutions or programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any public or private body should follow a curriculum of studies based on the<\/strong> <\/strong>ECIA<\/strong><\/a> Charter<\/strong>, developed by ECIA – the European Council Of Interior Architects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scope and objectives of the ECIA Charter <\/strong>are to offer general guidelines, which are helpful to define the knowledge needed by interior designers working in the field of interior architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The document is periodically updated with the new disciplines, subjects and themes needed to gain the necessary knowledge<\/strong> about interior design at the European level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this, professionals or students working in Italy should also get accreditation from AIPi (Association of Italian Interior Designers), <\/strong>a member of the ECIA. <\/strong>This is the only interior design association in Italy managed and directed by regional delegations across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, an educational journey can\u2019t be considered complete without training experience in the field<\/strong>, which will enrich both their practical and theoretical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming an Interior Designer: fields of study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some subjects of study <\/strong>to become an interior designer<\/strong> are essential to receive accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n