Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Trends & News
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers was originally created in 1984 and in 1999 was given the authority by the Louisiana Legislators to regulate the practice of interior design under its jurisdiction. But what does that mean? Why is the Interior Design profession regulated? The practice of Interior Design is regulated by the Board in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
There are a wide range of working conditions and employment opportunities within interior design. Large and tiny corporations often hire interior designers as employees on regular working hours. Designers for smaller firms usually work on a contract or per-job basis. Self-employed designers, which make up 26% of interior designers, 21 usually work the most hours. Interior designers often work under stress to meet deadlines, stay on budget, and meet clients' needs.
Computer aided design CAD software — 20-20 Technologies 20-20 Design; Autodesk AutoCAD software; Google SketchUp software; VectorWorks Designer Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; AutoDesSys form Z; iPhotoMEASURE software; McNeel Rhino software Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Video creation and editing software — Autodesk 3ds Max; MAXON CINEMA 4D software
The interior design curriculum focuses on integrating theory and application through individual and collaborative problem-solving strategies within the context of the design process. The program places particular emphasis on community service, environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design in order to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing profession. Through practical and aesthetically appropriate design solutions, students actively engage in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increased productivity and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Foundation Year NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS ID116 Interior Design Drafting 2/3/45 ID111 Interior Design Drawing 2/3/45 ID273 Interior Design Perspective 2/3/45 ID120 Intro to Form & Space 2/3/45 AS101 English I 3/3/45 ID116 Interior Design Drafting 2/3/45 Social Science Elective 3/3/45 Fall Semester Totals 17/21/315 ID117 Interior Design Concept Presentation 2/3/45 ID274 Interior Design Rendering 2/3/45 ID121 Intro to Interior Design 2/3/45 ID330 Materials I 3/3/45 AS102 English II 3/3/45 Academic Elective 3/3/45 Spring Semester Totals 15/18/270 Foundation Year Totals 32/39/585