Architecture & Interior Design is a fascinating field, allowing professionals working within the industry to combine their creative skills with business acumen as they design functional spaces and interact with a variety of clients. With the industry projected to continue growing, the time is right to consider a career as an interior designer. The guide below provides an overview of things for prospective students interested in this field to contemplate, including how to become an interior designer, the types of projects they may work on, the skills they’ll need to succeed and in depth look at related careers, job prospects and growth outlooks.

While a formal education is not an absolute must, most interior design firms require designers to hold at least a Diploma degree. A degree in the specific field is preferred, but one in another area is generally acceptable as long as it is accompanied by coursework in interior design, such as drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).

Programs in Architecture & interior design can be found at many major Polytechnic Institutes, as well as in some universities .