Interior Design - Where To Begin?
Having just recently graduated from university with a degree in childcare, and having absolutely no luck in jobs I have had to resort to becoming a temp and have since decided that I dont want to work with children.
After a lot of research I have decided I want to train / qualify to become an Interior Designer. There are plenty of courses available online but I cant see which ones are genuine and if those qualifications can help with your career. Prices vary from a £100 to £1,000!!
If anyone has any advice they can give me regarding genuine and authentic companies that can give me the qualifications I need, and also if anyone knows how the job market looks in this particular area it would all be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance,
Louise
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Hi loolaloops
Welcome to One Space! it is important to enjoy the work that you do and good that you have identified this before going any further. Your training will not have been wasted though and will stand you in good stead for later in life.
Click here to see details about Interior Design careers and also a further link to courses that are accredited by the British Interior Design Association. Good luck!
Hi Lulaloops,
My sister is an interior designer with no professional training. She is fantastic, has an eye like no other. I think she just set up, she doesn't however draw or rather can't (I have an Design Degree). She uses mood boards to represent her ideas to clients. She also used her house at the time for a portfolio. Have to say she had the moeny at the time to decorate to a high spec and expense no object. If you're looking for a more formal education I think you should approach The Interior School of Design based in Queens Park London..http://www.theinteriordesignschool.co.uk/ or the National Design Acadamy who run distance learning. Hope that helps. ;O)
I have to say I'd have no idea where to start.
What about your local college? (What were technical colleges). They sometimes have small courses which may lead to something bigger? At least you know they'd be genuine.
Good luck and best wishes.
PS the lady who runs our beaver scouts is a qualified child minder and had hoped to do this full time. She's not had a child yet and is so disheartened.