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

Research should include

- careers in the areas of
  - residential interior design
  - commercial interior design (e.g., retail, hospitality, institutional, healthcare, office)
  - 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
- the salary range for professionals in each career
- the present and projected demand for workers in each career.

Career research should include using resources (e.g., Occupation Outlook Handbook, Directory of Occupational Titles, Guide for Occupational Exploration).

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

- What communication skills are essential when gathering and evaluating career information?
- 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 techniques can be used to gather and evaluate career information?
- What leadership skills are needed by professionals in the interior design industry?
- What strategies should be used to evaluate career options?

Management

- What management skills are essential for career investigation and planning?
- 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?