Commercial interior designers do more than create a pretty area or decorate inside a building. In fact, a commercial interior designer has an integral role in the construction and renovation of a commercial project. The designer defines the project’s scope of work. They’re in charge of ensuring the right materials are selected. They make the best use of the layout and space and interior wall arrangement. They oversee budgeting and scheduling and manage the relationships between all professionals working on the project. Most importantly, it’s the commercial interior designers job to ensure the space is safe for anyone that will occupy it.
The interior design of your commercial building plays a pivotal role in the success of your business. Though often underestimated, intelligent design at your premises can open up valuable opportunities for you. Good design will strengthen your marketing approach. Consistent branding from your logo to your interior building design helps develop trust and loyalty. The research and discovery stage for your interior design can help further discover your customer’s needs and preferences. And then you can turn these ideas into innovative and competitive products and services that are suitable for your market.
Being able to balance the functional needs of a commercial space without sacrificing the style or aesthetic is what commercial interior designers do best. Commercial premises can be any type of building used for business purposes such as any retail space, office, warehouse, restaurant, hotels and lounges, aged care facilities, shopping centres, and everything in between. The designer is involved in every phase of these commercial projects from conception and coordination of the creation or renovation of these spaces.
An average day for a designer will likely include meetings with clients and other tradespeople to discuss the needs of a new client. They’ll likely be selecting suppliers for labour and materials for current ventures. They’ll estimate costs and submit quotes for their clients. They’ll be involved in the inspection and supervision of the work of tradespeople to ensure that quality and safety standards, costs and deadlines are met. They’ll create models and visuals. They will spend a significant amount of their day researching and preparing plans, diagrams or sketches for interior constructions, materials, finishes, lighting, and furnishing.
A talented interior designer is able to produce an interior that is tailored to their client’s taste, whilst remaining functional and comfortable. To be successful in this role a commercial interior designer must have a varied skill-set. They need a mixture of natural talent and creative and artistic characteristics, as well as extensive experience, education, and training in the industry. Problem-solving and lateral thinking skills will help. Good communication skills are absolutely essential. And an aptitude for technical drawing and illustration is a must.
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