CAREER AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

CAREER AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

1. Introduction
   1. Attention Material – I have an addiction. How many of you have developed a passion for something from watching tv shows? I know, it sounds outrageous, but I am obsessed with interior design shows to the point that I stay up late, snub my family, and sometimes even miss school assignments just watching the shows. Some of the shows that have inspired my passion for interior design include HGTV, The Great Interior Design Challenge, House Doctors, Amazing Interiors, among others. My love for interior design keeps on growing, and I have recently begun working on house projects (which is driving my parents crazy). The obsession has led me to research the profession with the need to know what it is about, its marketability, and the kind of salary people in the interior design attract.
   2. Tie to audience – Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions you will make in life. It’s about so much more than deciding what you will do to make a living. Having sufficient information is instrumental in making a well-thought-out decision on career choice. .

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   3. Informative Purpose Statement – After listening to my speech, you will have a better understanding of the interior design profession.
   4. Thesis Statement – being knowledgeable about your career choice is fundamental, and the purpose of the speech is to inform you about a career as an interior designer.
   5. Transition to the body – First, I will describe what interior designers do as well as how to become one. Also, you will get to know the national employment rates and salaries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2. Body
   1. Definition and Education Requirement
      1. Design and transform indoor spaces of residential, commercial, and industrial houses. Determine space requirements and select the vital and decorative items such as materials, colors, and lighting that make the space functional and beautiful.
      2. Display sample pictures of design work by interior designers.

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus in interior design or interior architecture. Coursework mostly involves lessons in interior design, drawing, and Computer-aided design (CAD). In some States, only licensed designers have the right to use the title “interior designer”. For example, in California, an interior designer may be required to take the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC).

1. The United States Employment rate and salaries of Interior Designers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
   1. Presently an estimated 71700 people are hired as interior designers in the United States.
   2. In May 2018, the average annual salary for interior designers was $53,370.

• California leads in the number of interior designers with 8460, and an annual average salary of $68,440.

1. States that closely follow California (in order) are New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois.

1. Top Paying States in Interior Design according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
   1. The five leading States and the estimated annual average wage
      1. District of Columbia ($79,230)
      2. Rhode Island ($75,110)
      3. Alaska ($71,150)
      4. California ($68,440)
      5. Arkansas ($66,840)

• Conclusion
  1. Signal closing – Today, I shared with you the requirements for one to be an Interior Designer, States with high employment levels and the States with the highest remuneration for Interior Designers.
  2. Review main points –
     1. The role of an Interior Designer and education requirement for one to qualify.
     2. The employment rate and salaries of Interior Designers Nationally.

• Top paying States for Interior Design professionals.

1. Memorable statements or call to action.

For the those that aspire to pursue a career in Interior Design, I have leaflets (Hold them up) which provides a better understanding of what it means to be an interior designer, the education requirements, and the states with the highest number of jobs as well as expected salary for an interior designer.

1. Thank you for listening to my Informative Speech.

1. References
   1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Interior Designers; https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/interior-designers.htm
   2. What are the educational requirements to be an interior designer; studentscholarships.org