Hi... I wanna know that if I'm interested more in interior design..Should I study architecture instead to be more outstanding than others... After architecture,I'll study interior design.. Do you think this is a right way? Is a girl suitable to study architecture? Do architecture courses include interior design? Is architecture related much with interior design? If I study both,am i wasting my time? Please give me some advice.. Thx~! moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
There was some good information in your post back in January about a similar problem..... http://www.gardenstew.com/about17911.html But I think what you need to do is make an appointment with an Advisor at a local college or the one you are interested in attending and run these question by them. They will have the best advice for you and will help you set up your course of study, whichever way you decide to go. Studying architecture isn't a 'Girl or Boy thing' If you have an aptitude for it then it doesn't matter which gender you are!! Good Luck
Hi Stella, Toni is right, talk to a advisor or education consultant about you interest and follow your heart too. It is always best to do something that you have a passion for rather than looking good doing it. Being an architect does not means that you are more outstanding than others, maybe in the short run by default, but at the end of the day it will always be the achievement, the results that will speak for itself. Good luck!!
Hi Stella- An architect and interior designer are different and do different jobs. Interior designers and architects work together, however they are not able to do the other person's job, at least not well. Architects work on the structural aspects of a space and sometimes design layouts that are later approved by an interior designer. Interior designers plan the interiors of the spaces, wall locations, suggest demolition and choose all the finishes for a space and plan the furniture, fixtures and equipment plans. For more information about the architecture profession visit the AIA (aia.org) web site. For more information about the interior design profession visit the IIDA (iida.org) or NCIDQ (ncidq.org)web sites. Both professions are regulated by the state (some more stringent than others) and require different skill sets. You will have to define exactly what you want to do and choose your profession accordingly. [/url]
You have asked a question that a lot people have about the interrelations between designers and architects. My question to you is what your personal interests are? You can then tailor your education towards what you are truly interested in "doing" as a career. As a designer it seems to me that my job focuses more on the details of the interior of the structure ;designers with a bachelors can work with commercial or residential structures, but never load bearing walls. In my opinion, it is not necessary for a designer to become an architect to do well as a practitioner of the trade. A good education is very important for a designer as there is a lot more to designing a structure than doing the wall paper and accessories.A designer must have good oral and written communication skills, ability to draft, understanding of anthropometrics and ergonomics, color theory knowledge, understanding of lighting, comprehension of period styles,digital and traditional rendering skills,textile expertise, understanding of NKBA regulations, willingness to meet local and national building codes (fire safety, handicap accessibility) and most important a passion for the trade of design. These skills can be acquired via an education; I recommended an NCIDQ certified university. Neither trade is "easy" to accomplish but both have their place in completing a structure. Hope that helps.
