HOW DO I SELECT THE APPROPRIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR MY RESIDENTIAL OR CONTRACT PROJECT?
To answer the question simply, examine the following:
- Education
- Credentials
- Experience
- Portfolio
- References
- Personality Compatability
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INTERIOR DECORATOR AND AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
The above referenced criteria is the difference! An interior decorator can be anyone that considers himself or herself to have good taste. Interior design is not just about making a space more beautiful: it is about problem solving. An interior designer has a formal education in design from an accredited university and significant professional experience. Upon the examining of specific credentials and viewing the designer’s professional portfolio, the differences are quiet evident.
WHAT DOES ASID MEAN?
Today, the highest mark of professional standard is conferred by the letters, "ASID". The American Society on Interior Designers is the oldest and largest professional organization for both residential and commercial designers. To fulfill the classification for Professional Membership, rigorous acceptance standards must be met. It requires a combination of an accredited design education and/or full time work experience and successful passing of a two-day accreditation examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
HOW DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER CHARGE FOR SERVICES?
Most often fees are assessed in three (3) ways: hourly, a flat fee, or a combination of the two. The entire fee structure varies with the scope and complexity of the project.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT BRANNON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. ?
Perhaps the most important criteria for judging the merits of an interior designer is how much a room tells you about the people who live and work there. BRANNON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. is dedicated to representing the lifestyle and personality of the individual through the ability to listen to the client’s needs and professionally manage the design process within the budget.
To answer the question simply, examine the following:
- Education
- Credentials
- Experience
- Portfolio
- References
- Personality Compatability
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INTERIOR DECORATOR AND AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
The above referenced criteria is the difference! An interior decorator can be anyone that considers himself or herself to have good taste. Interior design is not just about making a space more beautiful: it is about problem solving. An interior designer has a formal education in design from an accredited university and significant professional experience. Upon the examining of specific credentials and viewing the designer’s professional portfolio, the differences are quiet evident.
WHAT DOES ASID MEAN?
Today, the highest mark of professional standard is conferred by the letters, "ASID". The American Society on Interior Designers is the oldest and largest professional organization for both residential and commercial designers. To fulfill the classification for Professional Membership, rigorous acceptance standards must be met. It requires a combination of an accredited design education and/or full time work experience and successful passing of a two-day accreditation examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
HOW DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER CHARGE FOR SERVICES?
Most often fees are assessed in three (3) ways: hourly, a flat fee, or a combination of the two. The entire fee structure varies with the scope and complexity of the project.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT BRANNON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. ?
Perhaps the most important criteria for judging the merits of an interior designer is how much a room tells you about the people who live and work there. BRANNON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. is dedicated to representing the lifestyle and personality of the individual through the ability to listen to the client’s needs and professionally manage the design process within the budget.
