Careers

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acoustic

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a type of design used in planning the sound qualities of an interior space

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adaptive reuse

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remodeling of old or historic structures to be used for a different purpose than the original

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architectural space planning

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a floor plan design made by hand or using a CAD program

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amusement park

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a design that carries fun themes throughout an entire park

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aquarium

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design for homes, offices, parks and museums-may be responsible for care and maintenance of tanks and fish

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art and accessory

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a dealership that sells fine art and/or unique accessories

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buying

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a job done for large department and furniture stores

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cabinet, closet, and storage

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a type of design used to customize space and design it to suit individual needs

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color

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a type of consultation used for marketing firms, design firms, businesses, and government

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communication

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design work with offices on computer stations, telecommunication conference rooms and other areas

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construction management

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overseeing the construction and acting as a liaison between a client and contractor

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drafting

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drawing plans

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energy conservation

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when a designer acts as a consultant to architectural firms or clients to help increase energy efficiency

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environmental safety

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research into materials that will not threaten the safety of the users or the environment

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facility management

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planning and purchasing furnishings, coordinating all building repairs, and maintenance for a business

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forensic consultation

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studying a product for the purpose of testifying in court

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function

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a type of design used for organizing parties, balls, design shows or other large functions

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furniture

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a type of design used in designing furnishing items both residential and non residential

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graphic

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design used to create a corporate image

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greenhouse

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designing spaces for healthy plants

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hard floor covering

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designing the actual design of the tiles or vinyl and the use of hard coverings

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hardware

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designing doorknobs/ handles/ hinges

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health club

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designing buildings for indoor sport and fitness equipment

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historic preservation

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restoring old buildings for original use or maintaining them as museums

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hospitality

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interior design for hotels and resorts

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industrial facilities

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designing for manufacturing plants and offices

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in-house corporate

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designing, consulting with experts, and coordinating components to maintain a corporate image

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journalism

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writing magazine and newspaper articles aout design

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kitchen

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design concerned with incorporating specialized needs, equipment and efficient food preparation and serving areas

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landscape

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interior and exterior design and maintenance of real and artificial plants

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law

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handling litigation that deals with design projects

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law office

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design concerned with incorporating specialized needs, equipment, and personnel with a professional image

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library

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designing buildings for different locations (such as law libraries), including equipment and space planning

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lighting

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designing lighting plans and lighting fixtures

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management

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design for firms, industry, and design-related business

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marketing

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consultants to wholesale and retail firms of designer goods - helps develop plans to market goods

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medical facilities

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designs hospitals, clinics, and other health-care facilities

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model home

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a type of design similar to residential design, but without having to deal with a user who will live there

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museum

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planning spaces, lighting, humidity control, and traffic flow for displaying special artifacts

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office

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nonresidential design ranging from small offices to high rise buildings

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plumbing fixture

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design involving sinks, lavatories, bath tubs, saunas, and faucets

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product

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designing new and innovative furniture and accessories

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product evaluation

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consulting with and recommending marketing strategies to companies introducing new designs and products

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publicity and public relations

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establishing and/or marketing an image for corporations, company products, or other designers

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purchasing agent

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a purchaser for large companies negotiating and overseeing correct ordering of furnishings

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real estate developer

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the buying, remodeling, and selling of old buildings, for a profit, or building and leasing

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rendering

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an artist/s conceptions of interior or exterior design

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restaurant

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designing restaurants, cafeterias, or bars

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retail

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design for small shops, department stores, or malls

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retail selling

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owning, managing, or working in a store that specializes in furniture, accessories, textiles, or fine art

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salon

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design of beauty and barber shops, tanning facilities, nail, and other beauty services

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set

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design for television, theater, movies, and pictures

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showroom

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designing showrooms of furniture, fabric, carpet, and accessories

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special needs

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a type of design for medical facilities; rest homes and homes for the handicapped, aged and infirm

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solar

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a type of sun control for both residential and nonresidential housing

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textile

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the design of fabrics, wallpaper, or carpeting

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training specialist

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a trainer for computers, sales, marketing, lighting, etc.

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transportation

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designs interiors of buses, trains, cars, etc.

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turnkey

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being the boss. taking responsibility to hire consultants/ subcontractors and finish the project with little input from the client. vacation homes are an example.

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window treatment

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design or recommend specific treatments that coordinate with an overall design.

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wholesale rep

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someone who calls on firms and provides or sells product samples or catalogs-a link between the manufacturer and retailer or designer.