Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Design spaces to be environmentally friendly, using sustainable, recycled materials when feasible.
Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval.
Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.
Research and explore the use of new materials, technologies, and products to incorporate into designs.
Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art work, and accessories.
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
