Interior design - an industry that makes us both painful and happy
Ten years from now, will you fall in love with design as deeply as I do? Are you willing to stay with her forever?
If you are also full of strong interest in design and hope to take a more convenient express train on the road of design, then please read this article carefully, and you will definitely gain something because of your persistence. Give back!
Whether you are self-taught or have further studies in a training school, or have graduated from a related major, you cannot jump to the first step into society - internship, which is the only way for us!
During the internship process, we may start as a salesperson, we may start as a draftsman, or we may start directly as a designer assistant. No matter what our starting point is, we are still learning. The process is the same, but some friends may progress faster. This is due to their diligent thinking and correct summary of learning methods.
The internship stage is two necessary stages and also the most difficult stage to pass. It faces dual pressures of economy and technology. However, the most critical thing is to improve technology, which will drive economic development. How to quickly improve technology and improve the economy at this stage can be done from the following aspects:
1. Try to improve interpersonal relationships and actively help other designers to complete some work within their capabilities. The internship unit should also take the initiative to do something to give everyone a good impression and give a good impression to the boss. This is also conducive to your own learning and the development of various abilities. When you take the initiative to do things, you should also take the initiative to learn. Pay more attention to how other designers design and communicate with customers. Go to the construction site together to understand how the specific construction is carried out. If you don’t understand, you can ask designers with better connections for advice. Or you can ask the master workers on site, it’s OK, and it’s a very effective learning opportunity, don’t miss it! At the same time, you should also pay attention to understanding the entire work process of the design industry so that you can design independently as soon as possible!
2. In addition to design and construction, you also need to understand and apply decorative materials, which also requires more work on the construction site to accumulate knowledge. , and at the same time, go to the material market more, just like buying materials, consult dealers for relevant material knowledge, and understand a wealth of materials, so that you can have more space for thinking in future design activities.
3. The above is a learning process accumulated over time. Systematic learning is also required to connect various knowledge points in series, so that various knowledge can be used more flexibly and appropriately in design activities. Here are a few books recommended for everyone to study:
"Interior Design Information Atlas (with CD)": basic knowledge of various design theories, plane layout, color principles, space modeling, etc.; "Interior Design "Style Graphics and Text Quick Check": Detailed explanations of various design styles, with pictures and texts, easy to understand and facilitate learning; "Interior Design Engineering Drawing Methods and Examples": In-depth understanding of the standards for drawing construction drawings and section drawings, with case explanations. Various labeling styles and standards are provided with evidence (including CD-ROM); "Application and Construction of Interior Decoration Materials": understanding of construction technology and materials, with actual pictures, making it easy to learn and understand.
4. During the internship stage, you will often encounter many difficulties, which will cause some negative psychological thoughts, such as confusion, being overwhelmed, and wanting to give up, which are often mentioned by friends, and may even lead to An inexplicable anxiety should attract our attention. Cultivating a healthy psychological emotion and cultivating some interests and hobbies will be conducive to life and study, and it will be easier to obtain happiness and happiness.
"Tear down the wall in my mind - I can still live like this": How should we find our own happiness and success, and how can we make life more meaningful? It will give us the best answer. "Don't Let Happiness Pass You By: 33 Tips for Shaping Modern People's Mental Health": How to live a happy life is more importantly an attitude and a state of mind. This book will tell you how to maintain a happy attitude; " "A Psychological Skill Every Day": Bad psychological emotions will make us at a loss, and will also cause damage to life and work. When you are depressed, opening this book will help you understand yourself and explore your potential; "What You Must Know "Complete Collection of Psychological Common Sense": Understanding these common sense will make you more comfortable in life and work, and more likely to achieve success.
5. The production of renderings also plays a considerable role in design work. Many customers still want to see the actual design effect, which will make them feel more at ease, and the quality of the renderings can also influence the customer's attitude. Decide. Although experienced designers do not need to use renderings to satisfy customers, this requires more professional knowledge and communication experience. Expressing experience and letting customers understand their design intentions is sometimes not simple. matter.
"Chinese version of 3ds Max/VRay renderings production complete self-study tutorial": starting from CAD import plan, all the way to post-processing detailed tutorial; "Chinese version of 3ds Max2010 Vray 1.5 renderings production complete self-study manual" ,
"Chinese Version of Photoshop CS4 Complete Self-Study Tutorial": It is of great help for the post-processing of renderings. Mastering these techniques can make the renderings more distinctive; "3ds Max+Vray Indoor Modeling and Essence of Material Technology (including CD)", "3ds Max/VRay Impression Effect Drawing Light and Material Expression Techniques (2nd Edition)": Professional improvement of material and light performance; "3ds Max Material and Texture Design Classic 150 Examples", "3ds Max + VRay Modern Interior Design Classic Case Appreciation": It is helpful to deepen understanding and application ability.
6. CAD software is also indispensable for drawing, but it is also CAD that is crucial in design work. All construction details and the embodiment of all design thinking must rely on CAD To reflect, the overall planning and scheme cannot be seen in the renderings.
"AutoCAD 2010 Chinese version of interior decoration design from entry to proficiency" comes with a CD;
"AutoCAD 2010 interior decoration design example tutorial" has crossed the internship step, which can be regarded as a basic preparation It takes at least one year to master the basics, and you have to concentrate on studying, otherwise you may still stay in the internship stage. After completing the internship stage, you will officially enter the practical stage, that is, you will start to independently complete a design plan, from receiving customers to signing the contract and paying, and even the entire process of completion and settlement.
The first is to receive customers. This process is also a preliminary design process, which requires a full understanding of the customer's situation from multiple aspects. It is also an information collection process for subsequent program design, including age, personality, occupation, and preferences. , family member structure, room type, surrounding environment, geographical location and other information that need to be understood and surveyed. During the communication process, try to appear confident, reliable, humorous, and knowledgeable, and provide customers with some constructive and feasible suggestions. When necessary, you can describe your ideas and suggestions to customers through hand-drawing technology on site, so that customers can better understand your design ideas.
"Design sketching training" "Detailed explanation of hand-drawn rendering techniques - interior design" "Detailed explanation of hand-drawn design creativity for home space" "Practical hand-drawing teaching demonstration for interior design" "Practical hand-drawing tutorial for interior design" "Contemporary Appreciation of hand-painted designs by famous designers"
Communication also requires communication skills. "Learn and Apply Communication Skills": Master the communication methods to protect your life and work, and then come to the process of refining the plan design. Generally, two floor plans are proposed first. Why two instead of five? Because two will give you room to choose, and it will also make it easier to concentrate when negotiating an order, and avoid customers being dazzled and overwhelmed. , not only respects the customer's right to choose, but also takes care that the fruits of one's own labor are not wasted.
In addition to communication skills, you should also have some psychological skills. "Design Psychology" "Decoration Model 02 - Home Feng Shui (CD + Book)" "Decoration Model 08 - Business Feng Shui (with CD)": It is very helpful to understand the psychology of customers and make our designs more in line with their needs. , which virtually increases our chances of success!
After the floor plan is determined, the detailed work of the plan begins, such as the production of renderings, elevations, and sections. Sometimes the sections can be drawn after the contract is signed.
"Illustrated Interior Design Techniques", "Illustrated Interior Design Analysis" and "Illustrated Interior Design Thinking": I have learned a lot about the collection methods of materials in design work, the basic ideas of design, and the thinking methods of design. value.
In addition, there should be a few collections of better renderings on your desk. Sometimes flipping through them accidentally can develop your thinking. Inspiration is often generated from an inadvertent action or picture. "International Model House Overview (Part 1) -" "International Model House Overview (Part 2) -" "Creative Restaurant Design" "Top Design Space - Luxury Hotel", after refining the plan, communicate with the customer and put your own After clarifying the ideas and the customer's ideas, and finally deciding on a final plan, there is still a certain order in the plan communication process. We can read this book, the process and methods are still worth learning: "How to Become a Master of Home Improvement Orders".
In the entire process of program design, we must apply all aspects of design theoretical knowledge. The better the comprehensive application, the more reasonable the program will be. At the same time, we must also accumulate more life experience and understand more about the owner’s needs. Living habits make it easier to make touching designs. "Three-dimensional Composition" "Interior Composition" "Spatial Composition and Shape" "Principles of Interior Environment Design", Color Design Scope: "Color Composition Design (Second Edition)" "Interior Designer Professional Color Color Chromatography 580 Examples of Popular Indoor Color Colors" "Indoor Color Design" "Color Matching Guide for Beginners 4 - Interior Design" "Indoor Color Design Secrets" Lighting Methods and Knowledge, "Interior Lighting Design" The Use of Interior Soft Decoration Accessories: "Interior Furnishings" "Taste: The Art of Furnishing" " Ergonomics and Interior Design", "Villa Design" and "Interior Designer's Handbook (Part 1, Part 2)".
When you have been working in design for about three years, you should start to pursue the ability to discover and apply design ideas, because only innovative design can keep the design youthful and energetic. "Creative Guide to Material Design" "Creative Thinking of Space" "Creative Interior Design" "Creative Guide to Interior Environment Art Design" "Rules of Inspiration: Exclusive Creative Secrets of 40 Internationally Famous Designers"
Interior design is not only Including home decoration, there is also a larger space for workwear design, and workwear is more dynamic and vital than home decoration, which is more conducive to the career development of designers. Therefore, don’t just limit yourself to home decoration design. "Exhibition Design" "Expo Display Design Selection" "Booth Creative Design Tutorial" "Office Space Design Analysis and Application" "Interior Space Design - Living Room, Hotel" "Interior Space Design - Office, Display" "Commercial Showcase Booth Design" Model Data Collection"
After passing through the stage of creative design, you will develop towards a higher level of design research, and you will begin to consciously explore the roots of design, and also explore your own style and uniqueness. physical properties. "Contemporary Design Research Concepts", "Western Design History (Second Edition)", "Discovering Design: Design Research Discussion", "Illustrated History of Chinese Interior Design", with the in-depth understanding and thinking of design, my own design thinking and design understanding We will also go to a higher level and do better designs with a broader vision and a greater mind.
During this thinking process, some friends will also consider starting a business. To start a business, we must first learn to manage finances. Financial management is to accumulate capital, and accumulating capital is to invest in starting a business and gain your own independence and freedom! Whether starting a business or designing, it is a very hard job, which consumes both mental energy and physical energy. Therefore, we must pay attention to our health. Without health, we will have nothing!
Nowadays, there are many ways to manage money, such as stocks, funds, gold, silver, futures, foreign exchange, etc. The most popular and easy to master is the first one. We can learn about the related operations. Method, and learn some operating skills, earning more or less is another matter, at least you can give yourself one more opportunity!
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