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The
major fields of Interior Design and Fashion Design
Interior designers plan the space and
furnish the interiors of private homes, public buildings, and business
or institutional facilities, such as offices, restaurants, retail
establishments, hospitals, hotels, and theaters. They also plan
the interiors when existing structures are renovated or expanded.
Most interior designers specialize. For example, some may concentrate
in residential design, and others may further specialize by focusing
on particular rooms, such as kitchens or baths. With a client's
tastes, needs, and budget in mind, interior designers prepare drawings
and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, furnishings,
lighting, and finishes. Increasingly, designers use computers to
plan layouts, which can easily be changed to include ideas received
from the client. Interior designers also design lighting and architectural
detailssuch as crown molding, built-in bookshelves, or cabinetscoordinate
colors, and select furniture, floor coverings, and window treatments.
Interior designers must design space to conform to Federal, State,
and local laws, including building codes. Designs for public areas
also must meet accessibility standards for the disabled and elderly.
Fashion
designers design clothing and accessories. Some high-fashion
designers are self-employed and design for individual clients. Other
high-fashion designers cater to specialty stores or high-fashion
department stores. These designers create original garments, as
well as those that follow established fashion trends. Most fashion
designers, however, work for apparel manufacturers, creating designs
of men's, women's, and children's fashions for the mass market.
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