{"id":28066,"date":"2025-05-22T16:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=advice&#038;p=28066"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:54:07","slug":"become-interior-designer-australia","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/become-interior-designer-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become an interior designer in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you know that \u2018Mocha Mousse\u2019 is not a dessert but Pantone Colour of the Year; if seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/fallingwater.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fallingwater<\/a> is on your bucket list; or if you hear the name \u2018Bobby Berk\u2019 your first thought is \u2018Queen of interiors\u2019 instead of \u2018ousted from Queer Eye\u2019, you may just be an interior designer in the making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous career opportunities for aspiring interior designers in Australia. With a buoyant real-estate market and steady population growth, there\u2019s strong national demand for residential and commercial interior designers, particularly in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture-honours--bh-inarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interior designers<\/a> do? And how do you become one? Read on to discover the beautiful realm of interior design, or skip to a particular section from the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#interior-designs-do\">What do interior designers do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#difference-id-ia\">What\u2019s the difference between interior design and interior architecture?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#become-id\">How do you become an interior designer?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#id-work\">Where do interior designers work?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#skills-id\">What skills do interior designers need?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interior-designs-do\">What do interior designers do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior designers bring spaces to life. They consider the structure, purpose and users of interior settings to create spaces that are beautiful, functional and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-1000x500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-1000x500.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-740x370.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-480x240.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-1260x630.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-1520x760.jpeg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_396991272-1920x960.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior designers use 3D visualisation to concept interior spaces. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cInterior designers are skilled at designing habitable environments that evoke certain experiences,\u201d says Dr Vanessa Galvin, Lecturer in Curtin\u2019s School of Design and the Built Environment.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior design then, is much more than a carefully positioned vase or high-end fixtures \u2013 it\u2019s about combining elements such as environmental psychology, social responsibility and colour theory, to give meaning and value to the places we inhabit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin McCloud, architect and host of the long-standing television series <em>Grand Designs<\/em> has said it\u2019s our ability to create things with meaning that makes us human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery decently made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge \u2026 is not just a piece of \u2018stuff\u2019 but \u2026 testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom interior design with matte black bath and modern shower.\" class=\"wp-image-28074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bathroom-interior-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior design can transform practical spaces like bathrooms into sanctuaries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difference-id-ia\">What\u2019s the difference between interior design and interior architecture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been unsure about the difference between interior design and interior architecture \u2013 you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the term \u2018interior architect\u2019 varies in its usage and regulation across different countries and regions. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s easy to see why the terms interior design and interior architecture become confused,\u201d agrees Galvin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Curtin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture-honours--bh-inarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interior architecture<\/a> is the name of the degree that produces interior designers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It shares six core units with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-architectural-science--b-arch\/\">Architectural Science<\/a>, spanning design, communication, structures and building services, which is a testament to the close relationship interior architecture has to architecture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ID-and-IA-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ID-and-IA-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ID-and-IA-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ID-and-IA-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Like architects, interior designers must have a strong understand of engineering principles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But Galvin explains that because the term \u2018architect\u2019 is legislated in Australia, it can only be used by registered architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo interior designers can practise interior architecture but cannot call themselves interior architects,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design.org.au\/dianews\/join-the-fight-dia-advocacy-for-the-interior-design-profession\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design Institute of Australia<\/a> is campaigning for interior designers to be formally recognised as licensed or registered design practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until then, university graduates of interior architecture in Australia are called interior designers. Like architects, interior designers must have a strong understanding of engineering principles such as structural integrity, spatial planning and materials science, as well as building codes and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a qualified interior designer in Western Australia, you need to study an internationally recognised undergraduate degree, like Curtin&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture-honours--bh-inarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-1000x500.jpeg\" alt=\"Meeting of engineers and architects in building planning.\" class=\"wp-image-28084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-1000x500.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-740x370.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-480x240.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-1260x630.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-1520x760.jpeg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_423190239-1920x960.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">University graduates of interior architecture in Australia are called interior designers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OK, so what\u2019s interior decorating?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where interior design (or interior architecture) considers the structure, function and aesthetic of a space, interior decorating is all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMTAwM3liOGQwZGQzMWNsbWk1amF0bGFoZ3gxZWk1dm9iNDh2NnlsaSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/Y3MQ1YZRkG5a4JptLR\/giphy.gif\">aesthetic<\/a>. Decorators consider a client\u2019s needs and budget before selecting colour schemes, materials, furniture, artwork and lighting to style an existing interior space that reflects the client\u2019s personality and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"become-id\">How do you become an interior designer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several steps you need to take to work as an interior designer in Australia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Complete a recognised qualification in interior design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Such as Curtin\u2019s four-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture-honours--bh-inarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture<\/a>) degree. With specialist subjects, work-integrated learning and an honours research year that meets industry demand, you\u2019ll graduate with the skills and confidence you need to make your mark in interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A feature of the course is that you can also choose to exit the course after three years with a Bachelor of Interior Design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Get experience in interior design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Undertake internships or work placements during your studies, so you get a good idea of what interior designers really do and start finding your stride as a designer. You&#8217;ll also get to learn how to communicate effectively with clients and manage projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin\u2019s interior design course has embedded practical units to ensure you have local and global industry experience well before you graduate. Curtin\u2019s interior architecture students have undertaken placements with leading companies including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbagot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woods Bagot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hassellstudio.com\/studio\/singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hassel<\/a> in Singapore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/neoplaarchitecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neopla<\/a> in Japan, and <a href=\"https:\/\/huntarchitects.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hunt Architecture<\/a> in Perth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build a portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start documenting your design achievements and experience, such as before and after photos, concept boards, material samples, technical drawings, sketches and client testimonials. Your portfolio is an important tool to showcase your talent, originality and style to prospective employers and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Find your people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior design community in Australia is dedicated to enhancing the industry through collaboration, innovation and sustainability. Join organisations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design.org.au\/dia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design Institute of Australia<\/a>, attend industry events, subscribe to resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandesignreview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Design Review<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accounts\/login\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Finteriorarchitecture_curtin%2F&amp;is_from_rle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow your peers on social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch a recent graduate showcase of Curtin Interior Architecture students below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interior Architecture at Curtin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/In1D1K7hZD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id-work\">Where do interior designers work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior designers often work in residential settings, concepting the interiors of houses and apartments for individual clients. But they can also work in a range of places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, many interior designers work in the commercial sector designing office spaces, retail stores and hospitality venues, such as restaurants and hotels. These designers may focus on functionality, branding and the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are interior designers who work in institutional design, ensuring places such as hospitals, schools and government buildings are safe, accessible and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-Marketing_Properties_Hayman-Theatre_photo_2021_v1-1-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The striking bathrooms of Curtin&#8217;s Hayman Theatre were designed by With_Architecture Studio, which won the Iwan Iwanoff Award in 2021 for their work. Photo: Douglas Mark Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior designers also apply their craft in digital-based jobs, such as designing online stores or gaming environments. They work in museums, art galleries and even design the interiors of spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some interior designers may specialise in furniture and product design, creating custom pieces for clients or working with manufacturers to bring mass products to market, such as IKEA\u2019s ubiquitous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/au\/en\/newsroom\/range-news\/ikea-billy-bookcase-stands-the-test-of-time-pub8a9efdd0\/#:~:text=First%20launched%20in%201978%2C%20the%20BILLY%20bookcase,fixture%20in%20Australian%20homes%20for%2045%20years.&amp;text=Speaking%20of%20BILLY's%20design%2C%20Gillis%20Lundgren%2C%20who,form%2C%20while%20also%20being%20attractive%20and%20timeless.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billy Bookcase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior designers can be freelance, or work for larger interior design firms, architecture firms or construction companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bookcase-Pexels-Alisa-Fjolars-1-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thoughtful design can transform a simple bookcase into a visual statement. Photo: Alisa Fjolars (Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making design sustainable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within each industry sector, some interior designers may also specialise in sustainable design, ensuring products and materials are ethically and sustainably sourced, processed, packaged and distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Galvin says in age of mass consumption, sustainable design is becoming front of mind for many interior designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDesigners have a responsibility to be conscious of their selections,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s a great idea for them to promote locally sourced products to their clients and encourage clients to consider durability, both in terms of performance, but also subjectively. That is, \u2018will I still like it in five years\u2019 time?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skills-id\">What skills do interior designers need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-1000x500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-1000x500.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-740x370.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-480x240.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-1260x630.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-1520x760.jpeg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_315376893-1920x960.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do interior designers need to be creative, they must also have the following diverse skillsets: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design software (AutoCad, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Information Modelling software (Revit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building codes and regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spatial planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colour theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials and textiles knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand sketching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#skillset\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#skillset\">Soft skills<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication (verbal and written)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attention to detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design your own future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior design is a creative and rewarding career for aesthetes, one where you can make a living applying your love of beauty in tangible settings, giving meaning to the places we inhabit. Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture-honours--bh-inarch\/\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior designers are highly skilled professionals that create beautiful, functional and safe spaces. Find out how to become one. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4182,"featured_media":28075,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"7410,7975,5687,4700,7184,5879","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_category":92,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[1125,1246,1245],"class_list":["post-28066","advice","type-advice","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","tag-architecture","tag-interior-architecture","tag-interior-design"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"additional_content":{"title":"","content":"","image":false},"related_courses":[{"title":"Interior Architecture","qualification":"Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-architectural-science--b-arch\/","description":"","faculty":"Humanities"},{"title":"Architecture","qualification":"Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-architectural-science--b-arch\/","description":"","faculty":"Humanities"}],"credits":{"author":"","photographer":"","media":false},"display_author":true,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University_Design-and-Built-Environment_Properties_Photos_2022.v1-1000x500.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Zoe","last_name":"Taylor","display_name":"Zoe Taylor"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice\/28066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/advice"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice\/28066\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}