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Designers are divided into 6 categories:
1. Street-standing category: You must have seen this type of designer. They often appear in newly built communities, large decoration materials markets, and Red Star. The lobby and home furnishing exhibition on the first floor of Macalline... Because he spends most of his working time standing on the street, he is called a "street designer". Tang Poetry 301 has long described them:
He is an absolute artist with his hair style. Don’t ask him about the design principle, because he doesn’t know it at all, so the design is free, and his salary depends entirely on kickbacks. If you believe it, you will be a loser. Meat.
This type of "designer" doesn't know how to design at all. He is a pure material salesman with a complex background: chef, driver, hairdresser... his professional skills are very wide: cooking, welding, excavator... anyway It just has nothing to do with decoration. Features of their works: "Building Materials Store" style, occasionally dressed as a "new material" showroom; their characteristics are very obvious: they never pick customers, dare to build all kinds of houses, and never dare to change the drawings in person, because they don't know how to do it. Can draw. Basically we don’t charge for design, and our main income comes from subsequent material rebates. Applicable customer group: People who are decorating for the first time in their lives.
2. Foreman’s Rebellion Category: After renovating a few houses, I suddenly feel that I know how to design, so I might as well rebel, become a designer, and accept customers! "Folk custom style" is their characteristic, and it is deeply ingrained in their blood. Changing them has almost become a global problem. Some people also call their works: "Yangliuqing style" (but this style has not yet been recognized by the government). This kind of "designer" can also easily distinguish: three sentences are inseparable from construction, any design problem can be explained to you from the perspective of construction, there is no design fee at all, there is only a construction contract, no drawings. His greatest ability is to dare to decorate just by looking at a photo. The way to make money is through construction and the extensive use of cheap materials. The word "environmental protection" is not in their dictionary. If you see this kind of person, run away quickly, otherwise your home will be "eye-catching" in the future, and this kind of construction veteran will later use "not included", "you said", "the project has changed"... harshly Give you a few bites! Applicable customer groups: Design futilityists.
3. Draftsman class: Drawing is super fast, and design is just "copy" and "paste" for them. All effects and spaces are "referenced" and "imitated", and the decorations made will not make big mistakes. They are down-to-earth and hard-working. They are obedient to customers and listen to you in everything. Simply put they are draftsmen, the real designer is you. The decoration effect depends on your own design level. This type of designer has the following characteristics: a very good attitude, obedient to you, you need to confirm all the details of the decoration, and rarely refute your opinions, as long as the size is right He will give you whatever you want. Generally, design services will charge a cost of 1,000 to 2,000, and the drawings will be relatively comprehensive. They can make money by charging design fees, but they will also recommend materials and construction teams, so be especially careful when they accompany you to select materials. It is best to ask Jack Ma first. Taobao will tell you the actual prices of all materials. When you don’t understand, stick to brand-name products and you’ll have far fewer mistakes. Generally speaking: This type of designer has some professional skills. If your own ideas are very clear, it is the most affordable and correct to find them to design. Applicable customer group: Those who claim to have seen a lot, and are confident that their designs have surpassed those of designers.
4. The artist’s imagination category (also called the “cheating category”): Mainly graduates from some art schools and have some painting skills, but have never received education in architectural structures, plumbing, heating, and electricity. As for engineering mechanics and structure , material knowledge, sound, light, and weak electricity are even more sacred to them. In the eyes of these people, decoration is art, not engineering. Having been in the home decoration market for many years, I know that makeup artists are the number one tool for fooling mentally retarded customers. There are also "Feng Shui masters" who are proficient in various "style theories". They are best at playing with "concepts" and "creativity" and are better at grasping the aesthetic tendencies of customers. The renderings look very attractive, especially the use of soft furnishings and skilled PS techniques. But decoration is not painting, it is a project after all. The result of construction according to the renderings is always very different from the expectation. "Gold and jade on the outside are ruined on the inside" is the most appropriate explanation for this type of project. This kind of designer hides deeply and is particularly easy to fool lay customers. It takes careful observation to recognize them. His appearance is very master-like. Regardless of his hairstyle and clothing, you can definitely tell at a glance that he is a master of design in the crowd. He puts much more effort into his appearance than his professionalism.
The vast majority of them are independent designers. Even if they work for a decoration company, they have to charge a separate fee, which is basically only worth 50 to 100 yuan/square meter. Communication always starts with style and Feng Shui, putting art, creativity and concepts first. Functions can be ignored, and construction methods, structures, costs and feasibility are never discussed. Plumbing, heating, electricity and standardized construction drawings are their Achilles' heel. So I often lay out a lot of strange planes for the sake of style and feng shui. I especially like to use curves and slanted ones. Anyway, they can’t be bought on the market. This is mainly to pave the way for the next step. For such a special thing, you can only use it in the future. Buy from the manufacturer he recommended. They generally have a bit of a personality, so they may not listen to your requests. They generally have poor floor layout skills. They often turn a good house into a "student dormitory" and waste another 5 square meters of an already small apartment, which is a waste of your money. It is their bounden duty. Practically speaking: There is still a market for this type of designers. Although they have some professional background, they are extremely harmful to the people and are pests in the industry. The appearance of their works is strange and strange, and it is painful to use them, which makes you doubt your life. The terrible thing is that they are very similar to Type 5 designers below, but the results are completely different, so you must compare carefully to tell the difference. Applicable customer groups: If you don’t have money but want to show off, one of the purposes of decoration is to show off.
5. Professional designers: These are real designers. They make a living by designing and strive for excellence in their work. Most of them are from majors and have received professional theoretical education. They mainly graduated from architecture and engineering majors. , there are also self-taught people who have been in the industry for at least 10 years. They have worked hard on the construction site and accumulated a lot of practical experience. What is important is their persistence in design and respect for customer needs, and their strong ability to solve practical problems. This kind of designer is really rare in the market. It is really a blessing if you come across one. It can make your home functional and comfortable to use. But how to recognize them, especially different from type 4, is the most important skill provided in this article. The first is the communication method: a real designer will not tell you about style and creativity right away. He will definitely ask about your basic living conditions, including family members, age, personality and activities that often occur at home. At the same time, he will definitely ask questions. Go to your floor plan and take the actual measurement again. Of course, there is also your planned expenditure, and all the information should be considered comprehensively. At this stage, he will definitely draw a sketch instead of going directly to the computer, because so far, the computer can only draw pictures but not design. A designer who doesn't draw sketches will definitely not be able to design. He will bring sketches and intended pictures with you for a second round of communication. At this time, he will definitely tell you which functions can be implemented, which ones he does not recommend, which ones can be merged, which ones need to be strengthened... As for styles, he will also recommend them to you, and will tell you which styles must not be done... these two times Communication is extremely important. It determines almost all the key points of your home decoration and best reflects the designer's skills. Another key point of judgment: they will not over-furnish your home and spend money on comfort (such as fresh air and floor heating), practicality and durability. They will also leave room for future changes, and even allow you to Leave a room temporarily vacant. Customized decoration is rarely recommended, and the materials are chosen from the most versatile and reliable big brands on the market, which not only guarantees quality but also takes into account your right to choose. The design fee is generally 200~400 yuan/square meter, and the living income is the design fee itself. Of course, materials and construction teams will be recommended, but there will be no forced association, nor will we recommend irreplaceable small brands. Occasionally, we will eat some snacks. Kickbacks, but they won't lose their bottom line. If you meet the above points, even if you are an excellent designer in the home decoration market, some people will doubt that the design fee is expensive. Then you must know that good design will definitely improve the cost-effectiveness of decoration a lot, and because the drawings are complete and clear, the later changes will be greatly reduced. The cost, the design fee is well worth it. Applicable customer groups: those with money and quality, and those who have been injured many times during decoration.
6. Design Master Category: Designed a large number of high-quality cases, and was recognized and praised by customers and peers. The most important thing is that there is a huge technical team behind him to support, and the design works are of high quality. But the fees are indeed very expensive. Generally, they will not be sold if they are less than 100,000. They are only suitable for high-end people, so I won’t go into details here. Applicable customer groups: Real wealthy people, real estate sales offices.
To summarize: If it’s a simple home decoration, you don’t need to find a designer. Just go online and find a good example that suits you, and just ask the contractor to copy it. If you have thought about it, then look for the third option, directly choose a draftsman, which is cheap and good. If the house is good and the spirit is high, you should have a sharp eye to find the fifth type.
If your home is a luxury home worth more than ten million, you can only find a master designer, otherwise your house will only be worth a few million after decoration.
The pictures in this article are all taken from the hand-drawn design sketches of designer Jia Xijiang.
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