Interior design has advanced a lot in the past few years, and opportunities in this career are expected to grow by 13% in the next decade. The increased career opportunities are attracting more youth to pursue this course.
To begin with, the overall technological development has aided a lot in interior design. Firstly, the concept of connecting every single thing in your house and making simple tasks like switching on a switch easier has changed the manner of interior designing. The concept of “smart home” through various devices like Alexa, Google Home, and various AR & VR technology, has made work more straightforward for the people living in the house. Since people have started relying on smart home technology, interior designers have gained more control and evolved the ambience of the house accordingly, and it includes not placing “mom’s favourite vase” where children are playing VR video games. Another breakthrough in the technological field is the invention of 3D printers.
3D printers have made countless imaginative ideas come into existence; A mere thought of an extravagant piece of furniture, or a spectacular showpiece can be moulded into life. Means of promoting the job have increased through sites like Pinterest, where they can attract clients through their innovative and trendy ideas, and connect with them more easily. New technology assisted with new trends has made the work of interior designers more interesting and innovative, which in turn makes the home/workplace look better than what it could have been in the past.
Due to the advancements in the technological field, new occupation opportunities have been opened up for interior designers. They can choose to specialise in one or two concepts instead of generalising their studies in interior designing, such as furniture designers, exhibition designers, lighting designers, kitchen designers, architects, architectural technologists, etc. Many options with high salaries have enticed various newbies to pursue a career in interior design.
In the past few years, interior designing has increased career prospects and opportunities, and it will continue to do so in the future when new and bright minds will come to work to create a positive future.
Abhishek Patel (Founder)