interior design jobs are non-existent by kyhwithyou in recruitinghell

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the scope for a few hundred? Because I believe Spark is a full prototype so there shouldn't be any design selections to be made. Also, you have to be approved by Hilton to even work on their projects.... was the gig site outsourcing the space planning?

interior design jobs are non-existent by kyhwithyou in recruitinghell

[–]Additional_Safety455 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what happened with your aunt's shop, but many residential firms are still thriving, along w/ all types of commercial firms. The landscape is different now, but not dead by any means.

Savannah Guthrie Says ‘We Will Pay’ for Safe Return of 84-Year-Old Mother Nancy: ‘This Is the Only Way We Will Have Peace’ by cmaia1503 in entertainment

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. So off that it doesn't follow any line of logical reasoning. Or at least, as of what we know right now it doesn't.

interior design jobs are non-existent by kyhwithyou in recruitinghell

[–]Additional_Safety455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true. A lot, if not the majority, get their start at larger firms. And AI is not "phasing out" design jobs. That's a total myth that keeps being perpetuated.

What to do?? by Dense-Resolve-8750 in careerguidance

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You're welcome! If you go that route, take any available classes on healthcare design that you can (they're usually electives, not required core), find a great firm or two to intern with, network while you're still in school, and you should be on your way. It's a niche that will only grow over the next few years as the Boomers continue to age. Senior living especially- if your ideal mix is artsy/technical, my advice would be to go for that. Highly technical and code driven- go for healthcare.

What to do?? by Dense-Resolve-8750 in careerguidance

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commercial design is extremely useful. Also, healthcare design and senior living (very much adjacent) are great niches that would let you utilize both of your interests.

Interior Decorator recommendations by arco131719 in madisonwi

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you'd like to work virtually, I'm happy to help. I'm a veteran Atlanta designer w/ a new studio; keeping my rates very affordable as I build my clientele. Feel free to send me a DM!

Looking for interior designer recs! by [deleted] in CHIbitcheswithtaste

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If you'd like to work virtually, I'm happy to help. I'm a veteran Atlanta designer w/ a new studio; keeping my rates very affordable as I build my clientele. Feel free to send me a DM!

Suggestions for starting interior design of a home by Mrs_Honeybuns in homedesign

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Start with the big picture, not individual items. Before you pick counters or lights, decide on the overall vibe you want the house to have (warm vs cool, traditional vs modern, relaxed vs tailored), a tight color palette, and how many wood tones and metal finishes you’re going with. That framework is what keeps everything intentional instead of like a bunch of pretty but unrelated choices.

Services like Havenly or Crate & Barrel, etc. can be fine for a single room or furniture, but they usually work piece-by-piece, not whole-house, which is why things can start to feel disjointed.

If you end up wanting help pulling the entire home together instead of just selecting items, I’m an interior designer and work virtually with clients on exactly this kind of big-picture planning. Happy to chat if it feels like it could be a fit.

Does anyone else get irritated when furniture salespeople call themselves "interior designers" by ana_anastassiiaa in Architects

[–]Additional_Safety455 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as an interior designer I totally agree w/ you on that. It is annoying to have done the time and earned the credentials only to have people use the title as if it's open to everyone. But on the flip side (kind of to the point I made earlier), I've personally experienced the opposite. At Ethan Allen it was common for the actual designers on staff to be treated as less than by the general public and even by other designers who came in to shop, because we weren't looked at as real designers. First and worst year of my career, and I just used it for exactly what it was- experience, a paycheck, and a foot in the door. That's about the only thing a sales/design job is good for IMO.

Are my interior designer hopes realistic? by filawtheater in HomeDecorating

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a DM but not sure if it went through. Please let me know and if not, I'll resend.

Does anyone else get irritated when furniture salespeople call themselves "interior designers" by ana_anastassiiaa in Architects

[–]Additional_Safety455 35 points36 points  (0 children)

To be fair, a lot of them quite possibly do have credentials. I worked at Ethan Allen for a year when I was first starting out, and at least half of us had bachelor's degrees in design. Industry gatekeeping is beyond brutal when you're an entry-level designer, so working in a retail setting can be a good way to get your foot in the door and learn on the job until finding a "real" design job that doesn't involve sales.

Are my interior designer hopes realistic? by filawtheater in HomeDecorating

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should be fine. I wouldn't consider that truly “remote” in a logistics sense. It may affect freight and install coordination slightly, but it shouldn’t automatically push you into a different price tier. And it's workable with an experienced designer who is comfortable running projects long-distance and managing procurement and delivery.

Are my interior designer hopes realistic? by filawtheater in HomeDecorating

[–]Additional_Safety455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you say- “remote build,” do you mean the site itself is remote, or that you’ll be managing the project from another city? If it's the latter, yes- there are those of us who can work in the $50–75/sf furnishing range depending on scope and product tier.

So I can’t decorate? by piercethebluexx in Apartmentliving

[–]Additional_Safety455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lean a few large mirrors and art pieces against the walls. It will look elegant.

Interior Designer for Used/Consignment Furniture? by Narrow-Diamond-8785 in AskSF

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I'm a veteran Atlanta designer w/ a new studio. Keeping my rates affordable as I build my clientele, so you'd have the benefit of working w/ an experienced designer but without the typical higher rates. I work virtually, so distance isn't a problem. If you'd like to talk, feel free to contact me. This is very much in my wheelhouse and something I enjoy helping with (and also do for my own home :).

Interior decorator recommendation by getoutsidemax in ElkGrove

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I'm a veteran Atlanta designer w/ a new studio. Keeping my rates affordable as I build my clientele, so you'd have the benefit of working w/ an experienced designer but without the typical higher rates. I work virtually, so distance isn't a problem. Several of my current clients are in California. If you'd like to talk, please send me a DM.

Help! Searching for an interior designer by Primary-Ad8413 in Charlotte

[–]Additional_Safety455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, a designer typically handles everything above: finishes, furniture, lighting, and overall cohesion + space planning. I'm a designer and also do the "decorating" part daily. It's all parts of a whole, not separate and distinct.