1. Interior Design
By Sidney Lu

2. What is an interior designer?
An interior designer is someone who works with and decorates the inside of buildings
Can work freelance or can be hired by a certain company
Requires creativity, organization and many other skills

3. Education Pathway Not much experience or special training is required
Becoming a certified interior designer requires two to five years in design school

4. Academy of Art University
Located in San Francisco, California
Includes learning about lighting, colors, and shapes in their courses
Not too difficult to get in, however begins to get challenging once applied to

5. Working Environment
Their working environment greatly varies depending on their clients and focus points
Some work in comfortable settings such as offices, usually for large companies

6. Typical Day
There is never a routine or typical day for an interior designer
Plan out and select materials needed for the project
Discusses with his or her client

7. PROS & CONS
PROS
Designers who work for large scale companies are less stressed and work regular hours
However self-employed designers usually make more money depending on skill level
CONS
Freelance designers are more stressed and work more because they are self-employed

8. Income/Salary
In the United States, an interior designer makes between $20,000 to $80,000 a year
Average annual wage is $48,000
Depends on client as well

9. Job Market Outlook Not difficult to become an interior designer
26% are self-employed designers
Employment rates are rising from high demand in home remodeling