Becoming an Interior Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design 2nd Edition

I recommend reading thru this small, but packed, volume if you have any inkling that you want to be an Interior Designer. The best part of this book is that the author interviews a series of prominent and respected Interior Design professionals and they are VERY frank about this career! It did not put me off at all, in fact it was more than I dreamed of, but they don't gloss over the more difficult aspects or challenges that one will face in this occupation. Lots of direct quotes and some of the Designers are downright funny! It spares no detail as to what exactly an Interior Designer does (and does not do) what training to get, whether to set up a sole business or work for a design firm, the differences between commercial and residential design, and future avenues available to us (hint: it involves environmentally conscious architecture and LEED-related things). I am now partway thru a bachelors in ID and decided to take the plunge after reading this. Worth every penny!

The interior designer book I order for my granddaughter and she is enjoying reading it.I ordered the interior designer book for my granddaughter,she wants very much to become a designer I know she is enjoying reading it. As far as rating it I will have to ask her.Thank you

This book would be a great resource for high school students who are seeking information about careers. But for a person who is looking into a second career this book was too elementary and full of high school career counselors advice. The book also seemed a bit bias on the distinction between designer and decorator and also those with ID degrees or credentials and those without. I am not in the business, however, there are a lot of successful designers/decorators with either no degrees or a degree in another field. I think there has to be another way to illustrate the distinction without bashing those who do not have the ID credentials.

good condition book

When the tracking number was wrong and I could not foresee when the would come, I worried a bit. But then the book came fast and as described, in great condition.

This book provides a wealth of information if you're considering a career in interior design. It gives you the breadth of possibilities of interior designing - residential and commercial. I also like that the author included quotes from practicing professionals on a range of topics.

Good reading material

This was not at all what I wanted. It is out dated.