Title: Research careers in the interior design industry.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-18) > Section: Exploring Careers in Interior Design

Research may include

- careers in the areas of
  - residential interior design
  - commercial interior design (e.g., retail, hospitality, institutional, healthcare, office)
  - set design
  - alternative housing solutions (e.g., houseboats, tiny homes, recreational vehicles, shipping containers)
  - textile and/or furniture design
  - construction management
  - facilities management
  - regulation of the residential and commercial interior design industries
  - interior design education
  - sustainable design segments of the interior design industry
  - residential and commercial real estate
  - manufacturing and sales
- the duties and responsibilities of professionals in each career
- the education and training requirements for professionals in each career, including Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)-accredited programs
- licensure as a CID through CIDQ or as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate
- the salary range for professionals in each career
- the present and projected demand for workers in each career (using labor market data).

Career research should include using resources (e.g., Occupation Outlook Handbook, Directory of Occupational Titles, Guide for Occupational Exploration, International Interior Design Association [IIDA], American Society of Interior Designers [ASID], National Kitchen & Bath Association [NKBA]).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the duties, education and training requirements, and salary ranges of careers within the interior design industry?
- What is the current and anticipated demand for interior design professionals in the local area, the region, and the state?

Communication

- Why are specific communication skills necessary for professionals in interior design?
- What role does effective communication play when evaluating career options within the interior design industry?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are needed by professionals in the interior design industry?
- Which interior design field requires the most leadership skills and why?

Management

- What resources may assist in gathering and evaluating career information?
- Where might one find assistance with career planning? How should career resources and information be assessed?
- Which interior design career utilizes the most project management and why?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Workforce Connection
- CTE Trailblazers
- Virginia Education Wizard
- Naviance
- Major Clarity