Interior Designers are not Decorators or Architects. Interior Designers are often confused as Decorators. They are not. It will be said again and again. Why is it that Interior Designers are mistaken for Decorators, but never Architects? They are not the same, but they are more similar than a Decorator to an Interior Designer. Why is it that Interior Designer is only for women and Architecture only for men? It shouldn't be about gender, it's about the passion and the knowledge one has.
I began Interior Design courses when I was 18. I started with 36 accepted college credits for Humanities 1 and 2, History of Western Art, History of Theatre, Painting, Figure Drawing, 2D Design, and all prerequisites which include: English 1, 2, 3, and 4, Algebra 1 and 2, Advanced Functions, Civil History, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and more. Since I've began courses in the Interior Design field and working toward a Bachelor, I have maintained a Grade Point Average of 4.0. So far, I have taken 20 four hour classes in 1 year. 5 classes every 11 weeks. I think it's clear that regardless of my gender, I can pursue any profession, whether or not it's seen to be masculine or feminine.
Interior Design has its own name and is its own name. It is clear that we are not Decorators not Architects. We are what we are ad we do what we do. We DESIGN interiors. We do not pick out paint colors and fluff pillows, we do not build buildings, we DESIGN interiors. This meanings we use math, hand drafting, digital drafting, and how to create new things that are on the inside of a building. We do studies on color, materials, textiles, lighting, environments, people, and much, much, much, MUCH, more!
I am a female, and I can pursue whatever profession I choose, whether or not it is considered masculine or feminine. I have the passion and knowledge needed to accomplish what is needed.
