OPINION
Winthrop offers a BA of Fine Arts with a concentration in Interior Design.
Interior Design as a career: Is it really worth it? by: C. Shirley
Posted: 5 January 2015
If you find yourself decorating, rearranging, or redesigning the furniture in your home then you may want to consider interior design as a career. Interior designer’s main specialty is coordinating the decorations or arrangement of a room or building and making it attractive. In order to become an interior designer it is said that an education in this field is a key factor in allowing you to succeed. However, it is uncertain if this education is based on attending a school/class or if the education simply comes from training.
In interior design, the main source of employment will be people and it is required to be around people often so social skills are a necessity. Also, patience, creativity, and persistence are required in the field.
There are two types of interior designers. The two types are residential and commercial. Residential designers are responsible for working in homes. On the other hand, commercial designers are responsible for designing commercial property and working with businesses. The pay of interior designers is rather well as long as you are well experienced and have a good background. The average pay for an interior designer is $47,600 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The bottom 10% of designers earned $25,670 or less a year while the top ten earned $86,900 or more a year. So, is the pursuit of interior design as a career really worth it? It is hard to get hired if you don’t have experience in designing. However, it is hard to have experience in designing if you don’t have the opportunity of being hired.
If your interests in designing are strong and empowering then I would suggest pursing your dream. Interior designing as a career is a very smart career move for someone that contains an extensive amount of persistence when it comes to being creative. People all over are looking for different designs that separate them from another and the job possibilities are endless. In my opinion, after doing research on this career it seems to me like one of the coolest careers available. However, there is the issue of experience and if you are looking at interior design as a serious career that will solely supply your income it could cause some anxiety. I would start designing as a side job. Also, think about starting you projects small and with persistence, try to get your name out in front of the public eye. A good idea would be to start a blog in order to show off your work and will also provide you with promotions.
Posted: 5 January 2015
If you find yourself decorating, rearranging, or redesigning the furniture in your home then you may want to consider interior design as a career. Interior designer’s main specialty is coordinating the decorations or arrangement of a room or building and making it attractive. In order to become an interior designer it is said that an education in this field is a key factor in allowing you to succeed. However, it is uncertain if this education is based on attending a school/class or if the education simply comes from training.
In interior design, the main source of employment will be people and it is required to be around people often so social skills are a necessity. Also, patience, creativity, and persistence are required in the field.
There are two types of interior designers. The two types are residential and commercial. Residential designers are responsible for working in homes. On the other hand, commercial designers are responsible for designing commercial property and working with businesses. The pay of interior designers is rather well as long as you are well experienced and have a good background. The average pay for an interior designer is $47,600 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The bottom 10% of designers earned $25,670 or less a year while the top ten earned $86,900 or more a year. So, is the pursuit of interior design as a career really worth it? It is hard to get hired if you don’t have experience in designing. However, it is hard to have experience in designing if you don’t have the opportunity of being hired.
If your interests in designing are strong and empowering then I would suggest pursing your dream. Interior designing as a career is a very smart career move for someone that contains an extensive amount of persistence when it comes to being creative. People all over are looking for different designs that separate them from another and the job possibilities are endless. In my opinion, after doing research on this career it seems to me like one of the coolest careers available. However, there is the issue of experience and if you are looking at interior design as a serious career that will solely supply your income it could cause some anxiety. I would start designing as a side job. Also, think about starting you projects small and with persistence, try to get your name out in front of the public eye. A good idea would be to start a blog in order to show off your work and will also provide you with promotions.
Save our future by A. Holland
Posted: 5 January 2015
One out of three children are considered to be obese. Would you want that to be your child? Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of electronics. It may not seem like a big deal in the present, but it can lead to problems in the future. I believe that kids need to eat better and exercise more to ensure themselves a healthy future. After all, they are our future.
Some parents might not realize that their child is overweight. Body mass index uses height and weight to estimate a person’s body fat. If you’re worried that your child might be overweight you should make an appointment with your doctor. Doctors can make suggestions on positive changes and decide if they need to test for some medical conditions that are caused from obesity.
Obesity increases the chances of serious health conditions. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol were once considered to be disease that only adults could have, but they can be caused by obesity in adults and children. While children are still developing their bones, adding an excess amount of weight on the body can lead to bone and joint problems. Every child deserves a good night’s sleep, but obesity leads to restless sleep patterns such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Overweight children have a tendency to mature earlier. They may be taller and look more mature than their peers, raising expectations that they should act as old as they look and not as old as they really are. Obese kids also may be subject to low self-esteem or depression that comes from being bullied and rejected by their peers. It is okay to stand out be different, but not in a way that is doing more harm than good. Preventing or treating obese kids may reduce the risk of developing even more serious diseases as they get older. All parents want to keep their children happy and healthy, but ignoring their weight is not doing that.
The token to keeping children of all ages at a healthy weight is to take a family approach. Kids take direction from the parents and if the parents lead them in the right direction they can be successful. By make healthy eating and exercising a family approach the child won’t feel like it’s a punishment, but instead a requirement or casualty. Incorporating healthy habits into your family’s daily life models a healthy lifestyle for your kids that will last.
Posted: 5 January 2015
One out of three children are considered to be obese. Would you want that to be your child? Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of electronics. It may not seem like a big deal in the present, but it can lead to problems in the future. I believe that kids need to eat better and exercise more to ensure themselves a healthy future. After all, they are our future.
Some parents might not realize that their child is overweight. Body mass index uses height and weight to estimate a person’s body fat. If you’re worried that your child might be overweight you should make an appointment with your doctor. Doctors can make suggestions on positive changes and decide if they need to test for some medical conditions that are caused from obesity.
Obesity increases the chances of serious health conditions. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol were once considered to be disease that only adults could have, but they can be caused by obesity in adults and children. While children are still developing their bones, adding an excess amount of weight on the body can lead to bone and joint problems. Every child deserves a good night’s sleep, but obesity leads to restless sleep patterns such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Overweight children have a tendency to mature earlier. They may be taller and look more mature than their peers, raising expectations that they should act as old as they look and not as old as they really are. Obese kids also may be subject to low self-esteem or depression that comes from being bullied and rejected by their peers. It is okay to stand out be different, but not in a way that is doing more harm than good. Preventing or treating obese kids may reduce the risk of developing even more serious diseases as they get older. All parents want to keep their children happy and healthy, but ignoring their weight is not doing that.
The token to keeping children of all ages at a healthy weight is to take a family approach. Kids take direction from the parents and if the parents lead them in the right direction they can be successful. By make healthy eating and exercising a family approach the child won’t feel like it’s a punishment, but instead a requirement or casualty. Incorporating healthy habits into your family’s daily life models a healthy lifestyle for your kids that will last.
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