Tag: home-decor
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Enhancing Your Interior Design Career through Membership
In the world of interior design, creativity, innovation, and a keen eye for aesthetics are essential. But beyond these qualities lies a foundation that is equally critical: professionalism, ethics, and accountability. For interior designers, belonging to a professional body and adhering to a code of conduct and ethics is not just a formality; it’s a…
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Unlocking Design Potential: The Architect-Interior Designer Partnership
In the world of design, the seamless collaboration between architects and interior designers is not just beneficial—it’s essential for creating truly remarkable spaces. Whether working on residential, commercial, or office projects, these two disciplines can achieve extraordinary results by leveraging each other’s strengths. Here’s how this dynamic partnership unfolds and why it’s crucial for professionals…
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Redefining Interior Design: Embracing Feminine Aspects
Interior design often grapples with public misperceptions about its scope and significance. Frequently seen as mere decoration, the profession encompasses much more, involving complex spatial planning, detailed drawings and specifications, an understanding of ergonomics, and architectural elements, all required for creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing environments. Various opinions exist on how interior design could tackle…
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INGROUP: A Collaborative Approach to Rebranding Interior Design
South African interior designers face public misperception, viewed as mere decorators. The profession requires rigorous standards, education, and expertise. Similar challenges are global, affecting self-esteem. A call to action urges professionals to address the issue. The INGROUP platform aims to unite interior designers to redefine the profession and gain recognition for their expertise.
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How to Elevate the Interior Design Profession
The profession of interior design is often misunderstood, leading to a lack of recognition and respect. This is fueled by limited social exposure, media influence, and confusion between interior design, decorating, and architecture. To address these misconceptions, steps include raising awareness, upskilling practitioners, collaborating with professional organizations, achieving clear distinction, and leveraging media influence.
The True Profession of Interior Design 