There’s More to Interior Design Than Creativity
Although most homeowners understand that there is something a ‘bit’ technical about designing interior spaces within the home, most people believe that the greater part of the job is creativity. That may be true, but only up to a point! In reality, architects and engineers play a huge role in interior design both in homes and in commercial buildings. If you thought that interior designers simply went to school to learn to draw and place things in an attractive manner, that only scratches the surface of what they do!
Working with Size Limitations
One of the main obstacles many interior designers are faced with is size constraints. Many of today’s condos and apartments are being built with smaller floor plans so that building owners can realise a greater profit and potential renters/buyers can afford the cost.
Most often rent and purchase prices are measured in square metres, but that price can be raised significantly to realise a greater profit when building small. Imagine trying to design a state-of-the-art tiny kitchen with room for all those gadgets in such a small space! There is something quite technical about interior design when dealing with limitations in space.
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Have you ever stopped to consider how interior designers and architects get final approval before beginning the work phase of a job? While basic floor plans can show the layout of an interior area, there’s nothing quite like 3D modelling to give a realistic view of what the room or building will look like when being inside upon completion. Companies in Australia like JADE Engineering are able to help interior designers and architects learn to fabricate models with equipment they design for the industry.
The future of interior design will begin to rely on technology to a greater degree going forward and there may even be a point in time when that 3D model being printed for final approval can be quickly altered and then sent to a 3D printer that will do the construction. It is amazing just how important technology is becoming in the realm of interior design.
Green Designs of Today
How many times have you heard a home or commercial building being advertised as “green,” or “eco-friendly?” This includes everything from the materials used in the construction of the building to the processes used in construction as well as the furnishings and adornments within the structure. An interior designer tasked with creating a green living space must take all of that into consideration when drawing up their plans.
From seeking products and materials that were manufactured under strict eco-conscious methods to seeking ways to reduce dependence on finite energy sources, an interior designer now needs to be more than familiar with hi-tech solutions.
All the above is just a sampling of the technical side of interior design but it is enough to indicate just how creativity and technology must work together toward a common goal. Design is more than just making an interior space look good as it must work well at the same time. Anyone looking for a career in interior design would do well to brush up on technology at the same time. It is, after all, the way of the future, so let it carry you into yours.
