Introduction to Interior Design

Vocabulary flashcards covering the core concepts, duties, facets, and educational pathways associated with interior design.

Interior Designer

A professional hired by clients to help envision, design, and execute beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, and functional living or working spaces.

Interior Design

A field combining creativity and technical skills, applied in residential and commercial projects to create beautifully designed indoor and outdoor environments.

Primary Responsibilities of an Interior Designer

Searching for and bidding on new projects, working with clients to determine project goals, budget, and requirements, and sketching preliminary design plans.

Facets of Interior Design

Specific specialized elements of the design field, including furniture styles, fabrics, color palettes, and lighting installations.

State Licensing Regulations

State-specific education and experience requirements that an interior designer may need to fulfill in order to qualify for a professional license.

4-Year Undergraduate Degree Program

A traditional bachelor's degree program offered by colleges and universities that historically served as the usual path toward becoming an interior designer.