Tag: professional-identity
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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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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.
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Are You in the INGROUP?
Social Identity Theory (SIT) examines how individuals form their identity within social groups, impacting self-worth and behavior. This theory, developed by Tajfel and Turner, is relevant for understanding professional identity, including in interior design. Applying SIT to interior design can shed light on negative stereotypes and help elevate the profession’s status.
The True Profession of Interior Design 