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I noticed on this group a junior designer posting about recognition for their services from their employers……
I noticed on this group a junior designer posting about recognition for their services from their employers, highlighting their skill sets, etc. I know this student and am proud of their achievements so far. This is also a valuable lesson about what THEY brought to the table, what THEY offered…
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As many of you are about to return back to university life or start/return to your graduate designer roles or your in-between jobs…..
As many of you are about to return back to university life or start/return to your graduate designer roles or your in-between jobs, I am going to give you 3 pieces of advice: 1. remember where you were this time last year, remember the challenges, remember the struggles, remember the…
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As a designer you should always look beyond the style of a piece of joinery or room you are creating…..
As a designer you should always look beyond the style of a piece of joinery or room you are creating.Think about it in real world terms: 1. How is it built?2. How is it installed?3. How is it maintained? (Anyone who has attended my lectures know I am a big…
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As a designer, especially a graduate, everyone talks too often about how much you earn and what you are WORTH…..
As a designer, especially a graduate, everyone talks too often about how much you earn and what you are WORTH. What you should really be talking about is what VALUE you add because they are 2 different things. The basic graduate salary varies depending location but about £20k is a…
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New design briefs are always easier said than done….
New design briefs are always easier said than done. Building your research and thinking outside the box either comes easy or hard (that’s why I have the 4 pillars approach for organisation and client specifics). The secret of taking the research and coming up with a strong concept is best…
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You should enjoy every time you sit at your desk with a blank sheet of paper and a design brief…..
You should enjoy every time you sit at your desk with a blank sheet of paper and a design brief…..Why? There is nothing like that first challenge of a different design sector or design challenge needing a solution. You learn after gaining a number of years/projects that the challenges get…
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How to go from a graduate interior designer to a junior interior designer in 1 conversation…
How to go from a graduate interior designer to a junior interior designer in 1 conversation: 1. Demonstrate real world thinking 2. Show design with consideration for ergonmics 3. Demonstrate building control compliance 4. Highlight an understanding of different design packages, cross reference and typical details to save time 5.…
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Having trouble being creative? Get the basics right first….
Having trouble being creative? Get the basics right first: 1. get yr head out of the plan (once you have the ergonmics, space association, circulation and SQM right) and into a typical elevation2. set standard datum heights:a.skirtingb.dado(if applicable)c.door height, architraved.light fittings (if suspended)e. ceilingf. ceiling levels (if applicable)g. artwork heighth.…
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99% of you will start as a CAD operator /junior designer:
99% of you will start as a CAD operator /junior designer: Understand the different drawing pack types and when they are required. Know what to produce to explain design / details to a client/contractor/site team Know how to cross reference details, elevations and plans Know how to repeat designs and…
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If you think design is all about being creative….
If you think design is all about being creative you are sadly wrong. Design is:1. management of time2. management of people3. management of client expectations4. management of production5. management of budget6. management of program7. management of contractors abilities8. management of team abilities9. management of team resources10. management of energy11. management…
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