Difference between Architecture and Interior Design
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มี.ค. 2022
- So two years ago, after finally becoming a licensed architect, I decided to quit my job at the firm I was at, and I took a job at an interior design firm. Now, why would anyone do this? What a waste? You just spent ten years of your life trying to reach this one goal. In this video, I’ll tell you why, and since I’ve been in both worlds, I’ll cover the difference between a career in architecture and interior design.
1:06 Type of Projects
4:19 Design Process
7:33 Education
18:18 Skills + Personality
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The notion that architects focus on function and interior designers focus on mood/aesthetics is a disservice to both professions. They are two different aspects of good design that are critical at all scales - from furniture to urban design. Mood boards are a process/technique used successfully by many different design professions (landscape architects, architects, interior designers, urban designers) as a way to establish aesthetics/mood/design intent early on. They work because clients react very directly to images and it allows them to discuss there aesthetic preferences and goals.
There's definitely overlap between the two - just like how there's overlap in process/method between many other similar fields. However, I think this is the clearest way I can describe the central motivation behind each profession (esp for the people not yet in the design field). Just looking at why clients hire architects/interior designers is pretty telling. For architects, an entire project phase is dedicated to purely assessing the feasibility / functionality of a project. Unless your firm has a very unique formal language (gehry, zaha, etc) the client is paying you to 1.make it functional 2. make it look nice. Unlike for interior designers, the main motivation for a client paying for their services is to 1. make it beautiful 2. improve functionality
@@DamiLeeArch Thanks for replying and we can agree to disagree :). I think of it more as a exterior/interior or permanent/less permanent distinction. I would never want to have a young designer make their career choice thinking that they won’t have aesthetic influence if they go into architecture or can dismiss the technical/functional aspects of they go into interior design. There is a much longer learning curve for architecture because of the technical knowledge base needed, so young designers can get stuck in non-design roles and burn out. This is an issue with how forms are managed and something architects needs to pay attention to so that we don’t lose talented designers. I’m a huge fan of your advice in general, I just have a different perspective based on a lot of years of practice, teaching, and mentoring.
@@DamiLeeArch the shear process of developing a structure (not just buildings but all forms of objects) is in itself emotive. the emotive expression the designer (all types including product design) applies during the process is based on their experience, exposure and personality and beliefs. there has to be a transition process where those qualities are imbued to the structure itself whether intentionally or subconsciously. the outcome of that structure has to have and cannot be removed from emotion and functionality - the two work hand in hand supporting each other. think about the beautiful embellishments of the Greeks, simplicity and beautiful proportions of post modern, the pattern and intricacy of Turkish and middle eastern structures all inspire human values, personal emotive evaluation, encourage growth and opinion. this is what design does to people. it helps us interpret the world and define the world. for me any object or structure applies function and emotion in harmony. love your work btw.
I agree with you on this because as a designer I've never worked somewhere where we focused on mood or aesthetics before the interior functionality. Every firm I've worked at (and now I'm a designer for the federal government) we always started projects with the client's space requirements and programming. Mood and aesthetics always comes after the space is actually planned out and a client approves the preliminary plan. The technical and functional aspects of interior design is actually extremely important to 99% of clients and takes up so much of the design process. The finishes, fixtures and furniture portion is quite literally 10% of the entire process. It's the most creative and what we're known for but it's so miniscule in the grand scheme of things....sadly. That's always a huge surprise to students coming out of design school. To offer perspective, my experience is in commercial, corporate and high end multi unit residential projects.
I also live in Ottawa and people here are extremely focused on staying within a budget, functionality and durability People's experiences with design differs all over the globe :)
I'm a professional interior designer by trade, another thing we like to do in addition to "mood" is also creating a story of how the users utilize the space. (mostly for hospitality projects) This helps the client fall in love with the purpose of the project.
Hi can I ask? Is MacBook Air and pro suitable for interior designers, if not could you recommend some laptops ? Thank you
@@carateu2443 Macbook Pro is definitely sufficient for interior designers. Depending what software you will be running, the Air may be sufficient as well. Any heavy 3D modeling I would suggest go with the Pro.
Mmmmmmmud.
How was your experience with the education process to becoming an interior designer? I'm currently weighing between architecture and interior design and I'm really curious
@@Faith-dv8bu truthfully it really depends on the institution. Every school has a different system and the education is really based on the educators. The program I was a part of was run by architects so a lot of the teachings are based on architectural pedagogy. I found that the skills and thinking you use in both are similar, just when it comes down to applying it in the working world is at a more finite scale.
Relating to interior design I think you forgot to mention that we DO have to follow codes 100 percent. Learning code and regulations has been one of the most valuable things I've learned in university. Also, in interior design and interior architecture school the first thing we learned in drafting classes is that function is the most important thing to consider in the space. It's not all about moods and color. You can have the most beautiful kitchen but if you cant open the dishwasher without smacking the kitchen island it's bad design.
Totally agree, interior designers/architects are not only focusing on moods and colors. We care about function, codes, health & safety, construction drawings and much more... I really liked the channel before, but now I'm disappointed because that's not true what you say about our profession. That statement is only devaluating us.
@@isaurasagredo6337 shes comparing it with building architecture and construction. she did mention that there are overlaps saying there is also function in interior d and mood in architecture.
She’s a human being and I’m sure it was purely unintentional; However, if you know that things were neglected to be mentioned and a percentage of what she _did_ mention is inaccurate, why start a village fight over it? Just ignore it and continue being wonderful and doing a great job. You don’t _have_ to react to every piece of erroneous information each time it’s noticed, it’s petty.
Hi, Hannah. I really want to know what's the difference between interior design and interior architecture?
@@luyaoren3120 Interior architecture is more focused on structure of the interior spaces, while interior design is functionality of furniture and layout. This isn't to say that someone who went to interior design school won't learn about structure and codes- they have to. Interior architecture is a 4 year program and is preparing students to work on large commercial projects. Think casinos, resorts and hotels. That isn't to say people who go to design school can't work on those projects with more experience. I went to design school and graduated with my associates degree. I now work at a contracting company as their in house designer, and one of my newest projects is a local airport we are renovating. All great stuff!
In my country, interior designers have an undergraduate degree in architecture. Its more of a specialization you pick for yourself once you start practicing.
As an architecture student, I do some projects of interiors also-- just like body anatomy, there are inner and outer, it is an internal component that helps the outer stay healthy actually
Hi DamiLee, I just wanted to come on here to say that as a 4th year student encroaching on graduation in Interior Design with a minor in Building Science from a CIDA accredited school, the thought of the differences between architects and interior designers being function vs. mood is discouraging to those who are not in the field who don’t know what the jobs entail. In my schooling it has been emphasized repeatedly that functionality of a space is of utmost importance and we are required to take classes that focus on building codes, building services, and systems. There is so much overlap between the two professions and it is extremely important that we start recognizing interior designers for exactly what they do to contribute to not only the aesthetics but the functionality of spaces. There has been many projects where I take on studies of the structure and how it affects the surrounding areas, not just the feelings of the interiors. There is one comment on here that said they like to refer to interior designers as interior architects and I completely agree. I mean there is an entire stigma surrounding the name of interior designer where the average person thinks that all we do is match pillows to curtains, when in reality we do much much more. The strides that we are making in regards to getting bills/legislations passed to where we can officially be registered interior designers and stamp our drawings is leaps and bounds further than where we were just a couple years ago. However we have much further to go, starting with stopping the ability for any layman to go outside and declare themselves an interior designer without any true school or work experience. This negatively impacts the hard work and dedication that has went into the profession and suggests that the job is something that anyone can attain (which you can attain if you put in the work and schooling for). Also I wanted to point out that after I graduate I could go directly into a masters program for architecture because of the schooling that I have earned matches with the schooling of an undergrad architecture program. All in all I do not want to say that you are completely wrong, but I do want to point out that we as interior designers take consideration of the function of the spaces into account far more than you are giving us credit for.
Good point. Thanks for your feedback - I will try to not put things so much in their own silohs moving forward. My intention was to explain the distinction in the clearest way possible, but I can see how it can have a negative impact on the profession. I have so much respect for ID and learned so much from working at the ID firm, I'd love to encourage more ppl to explore this field.
Your comment is wonderful! I’m glad people are getting more clarity surrounding the field of interior design
Well said. But it seems many english speaking countries are still stuck on the term of interior design while here in Congo it's already architects of interior. One of our professors told us an architect of interior can be involved in all kinds of projects according to his skills and passions( designs of cars, rockets, bridges, pools, stadiums,...)....
@@jpaulmas7042 just what I wanted to say. Here in Switzerland is also called architect of interior. And it pisses me off when everyone assumes that all I do is match colors and fabrics in an apartment. 🥲 someone told me that and interior architect is an architect with a greater sense of aesthetic and who knows how to make people feel good with the world that surrounds them.
Yes👏🏻
Time scales are a huge differentiator. Super interesting to hear your experience in both fields!
yo could you make more "redesigns" videos? those are dope.
I'm sure it's different on another level being a sole proprietor! It'd be super interesting to learn about your experience in the business aspect of things.
After the civil diploma course (for like 3 years) can we join architect? And or if we did do we have to study architect diploma for 3years again?
I really love damilee... She clears my mind from difficult thoughts... She clarify things 👌👌👌
I truly appreciate the way you brought this across; I am a final year interior design student and have no work experience as yet, but I do appreciate the insight based on your personal experience. Specifically the cohesion and relationship between interior design and architecture.🤓
Thank you for the great video! Love how you break it down in a simple terms and explanation with 10 years of hard work. Looking forward about starting your own firm and please feel free to share about your journey!! big support
There's this book by Grimly and Love, " the Interior Design Reference + Specs Book ", it helped us a lot to understand more about their language and technical framework side, and where collaboration becomes more effective and sustainable, interior designers become most important to work with architects, especially on areas where both our expertise cross. and become an essential part of the "Spaces within" in our designs. btw another great content again Ar Dami.!:)
Great video. I'm a registered Australian architect working in Hong Kong, I started an agency where we mostly do interiors.
I've worked on tiny studio apartment interiors, to university buildings, to train stations to developments with 20 towers (both at architectural and interior capacities).
As someone who has worked in different countries, and at a huge range of project scales, I would say that there are a huge range of practice styles in both interior and architecture.
In large scale projects for example, there are project architects and design architects. Design architects are paid less but focus almost entirely on aesthetics, mood and experience and very little on code (particularly if you are designing a project in another country).
There are also interior designers who work on government projects or things like hospitals and schools, where it is less about aesthetics and more about code, and research.
I would highlight that geography and context is extremely important to how architects and interiors practice. Yes, you can stay where you are and try different disciplines, but why not go someplace else in the world to work, and find something that suits you? One of the greatest things about being an architect or interior designer is that you can go and work practically anywhere in the world .
Another fantastic video! Your videos gives me confidence in my choice of pursuing a degree in architecture as I always have my doubts. I am glad that architects can be very useful in other places outside architecture firms.
Hi Dami,
You videos are great and I appreciate the time you put into all your videos.
I’m an architecture student in Australia and I have run a carpentry business for 9 years and now have moved into building design while I am studying. I still have the carpentry business and have taken the building design on as a part of my business with the hope that it becomes full time. I design, get all approvals submitted, deal with engineers and also build most of the designs I get approved.
It’s a 24/7 job along with being a dad of two you children. your videos have helped a lot when I’m pushing the 3am drawings so please keep it up and look forward to the future of your channel and career.
I just recently start following you since the TH-cam algorithm display your video on my feed. But I am enjoying watching your videos as back in my younger years I wanted to be an architect, but schools do not tell you how how much time goes into pursuing this career. You do a great job at describing what all goes into being an architect. Keep up the great work! I wish TH-cam was around when I was going through school. This would have been very helpful.
Thank you so much! I've been wondering about this for so long. I love your idea of interviewing people who made their own firms. I hope you can do it!
Hey Dami ! Great work as always ! After 4 years working for different firms I’m just starting my own practice basically mixing the two fields + 3D rendering
HI Dami, I run my own little business of one. It's very different to being in a practice in so many ways. In addition to the type of work I think that individual personality traits also mean that everyone would experience being their own boss differently. There are things I like about being a sole practitioner and things I miss about being in a larger studio. Great video as always :-) also loving the discord.
Watching this video gave me a lot of joy and pride in my profession. I am an Interior Design student and it is my last semester of the degree.
The reason why clients leave creative meetings so happy is because we as designers work with emotions and understanding others. Combining this profession with certifications such as psychology and marketing are a very good plus in working directly with clients and, as you mentioned, the mood board and storytelling of the spaces are what help us so that the client can better visualize themselves in the space and get excited.
I chose this profession because I always liked the idea of being able to create spaces that interact directly with people's feelings.
Thank you very much for the video, now I am subscribed to your channel.
Greetings from Mexico! 😊
First of all.. You're gonna go far kid! And second of all Haha I've found in my years of experience as an architect, interior designer and lighting designer that the creative process it's pretty much the same but with extra steps here and there. I like to call Interior Design: "interior architecture" because it is very important to focus in more than mood, and in architecture mood is extremely important, I have reached a point where I can't do one without thinking of the other, and none without thinking of lighting.
Architecture envelopes the human body it is about the human body, it's so important to think of feelings and sensations when designing beyond building codes.
I think there is a lot of overlap between interior designers and architects. However, at least on commercial projects, as an Interior Designer in Vancouver BC - I think there are a lot of aspects of interior design that architects do not understand. Interior designers are actually educated to do more than most people think and it causes a lot of frustration. I think architects definitely carry a more rational approach to design to ensure the exterior of the building looks good and the integrity of the building is sound, but I can't tell you how often the shell of the building/towers I receive from architects lack understanding on functional use of space for the end user, accessibility requirements, structural stair details, and basic building code with regard to space planning - all of which we then correct or suggest solutions for them to implement. Interior Designers in BC are also fighting to get recognized as registered professionals (like they are in other provinces already) so that we can stamp their own drawings on tenant improvements. Because more often than not, we do the whole permit package ourselves but we still need to pay the architect to use their magic stamp to be able to submit it without them needing to draw anything. Due to the fact that many Decorators and DIY Designers like to call themselves Interior Designers when they are two completely different professions is probably the biggest annoyance and creates a lot of misinformation about what we actually do in our profession. In Europe, Interior Designers are actually called Interior Architects for a reason and its a title I wish the industry adopted here to eliminate some of that stigma and confusion that interior design gets. Interior projects definitely have a faster turn around for the most part depending on the area of the industry you are in but it can vary. Some projects can take up to 5 years to see to completion some a few months. To be honest I could go on forever about the differences from the Interior Design perspective... Not to mention the things that designers find frustrating when we work with architects.
spot on!
Very well said! I’m studying Interior Architecture and Design now. The idea of changing the title to Interior Architect(s) is definitely appealing!:)
Well Said
Well definitely not the case in Australia and SE asia... architects are responsible for and skilled in designing the interior spaces both for the spatial quality and code compliance.. 40 years in the industry Interior designers are engaged for the fitout within them.. thats all
Interior architects and interior designers are two separated things
Interesting video. I have a degree in Architecture and worked in Interior Design for a number of years. It was a lot about function and not just "mood". The type of interior design I used to do was heavy on restaurant design and the function of the kitchen and the relation to how to serve, the bar and it's function, flow of customers etc. was more heavy in the function design process. You'll also come across Chefs who want their function to be very specific! Also another area within interior design related to restaurant design is kitchen consulting. That is a type of Interior Design that is function heavy. Many times Architects will hire kitchen consultants to design the function of institutional kitchens, say in a Hospital, or maybe a hotel etc. Within each field of profession there is a lot of diversity so you're right when you ask for the experience of others in this video!
Architecture student here. Getting ready to chose where and what to do for Masters. This is very useful and am looking forward to a video geared towards owning your own business and what that can bring.
I´m so glad for finding your channel, I´m a industrial designer from Mexico CIty, I really love this talks, I agree with you with the importance of the experimentation part and finding out what you like and enjoy the most, given that there are many roads, participating in different kind of proyects is key. Greetings from Mexico City!
thanks for sharing your experience with us. i'm a senior student in Interior design and such information boosts my ambition and vision toward my architectural future❤. thanks again !
This is so helpful and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your content 💖
Great video! I like the points you brought up. Although I'd like to add that even with architecture there are some projects where you have to explain the mood when designing some spaces. But I agree that with interior design it's more necessary than it is with architecture.
Thank you for a very helpful video!!
I would love a video of explaining different niches architects can get to 🙏🏼
Having watched this video, I have gained more confidence in the direction I am currently on in my studies as an interior design student. Thank you!
Thank you. I was wait for this video 👍🏽
Amazing video and incredibly insightful to someone who's wanting to go down this career path(s)! Thank you!
Very interesting! I am in a similar position. I have one more year to become licensed architect in the UK, however I want to do interiors because of the reasons you have listed in the video! And I do want to have my interior design practice:)
I quit my job in 2020 after the first wave of the pandemic to start working on my own. Being stuck at home I went on Upwork and started taking on some side projects, this eventually started ballooning more and more until I made the decision that it was now or never, so I took the plunge. Right now most of my projects are residential, mostly interior design and private homes. Most of my clients are in North America, with a few in my home country. I had one project in Miami that is under construction, one more that is just entering construction (both of these are interior design projects, complete guts of apartments) and I am also working on a private residence also in the US.
While it has not been exactly easy (it's a Sunday and I am at my desk working) it's been phenomenally fulfilling, and I have learned so much that I don't even know where to begin. It was a rocky start, but I am much more happy with my work and earning more than being employed. The best piece of advice I can offer anyone wanting to start their own practice, whether solopreneur, or firm, is to have a very good understanding of the business side. Utlimately, that is more likely to sink a firm than design.
Very interesting video. I am also a registered architect and my first apprenticeship was for an interior design firm (Gensler). I chose it because I did want to have my own firm and felt that interior design was something I would need in my bag of tricks in the future to run my own office. I went to a lot of different companies and worked on a huge number of different project types to fill in the gaps I perceived in my education (B.Arch - Rice & M.Arch UCLA) I tried to get my license as soon as I could as well - and whenever I mentor women in the field I encourage them to become registered architects - it does make a huge difference - even if you don't want your own office. I did start my own firm in my early 30s and now in my 50s have had a small but quite successful business for more than 20 years. It is certainly and interesting and rewarding profession - and I learned so much other stuff after starting a firm that they don't teach in school. Keep up great work with your career.
This is the the video i should have seen before going for my Bachelors degree in Architecture. Thank you! i love your content, can't wait to hear more.
I was looking up the RAIC and TH-cam decided to recommend this video. So informative! Thank you. Subscribed!
Can definitely relate. :) Am an architect in the Philippines, and my second job was at an interior design/interior architecture firm. Learned so much that I otherwise wouldn't have in an architecture firm. Interior details, mood boards, certain materials/finishes, close client relations, etc. And it was so fulfilling to complete projects after just a few months, instead of years.
Hello po a Filipino Archi student here. Wanna ask sana po if okay lang po na Architecture ang natapos mo pero magtatrabaho ka sa Interior design firms? Hindi na po ba kailangan na mag shift ako ng course to Interior Architecture? Wanna ask kasi sana baka may disadvantages if hindi ako mag shift ng course dahil gusto kong mag work sa Interior firms😅 Sana po masagot..
@@aquilasanchez2352 @Aquila Sanchez hi Aquila, don't worry, there are plenty of interior design firms in the country that hire architects full-time, and not just as consultants. :) in my case, being an architect was actually an advantage. my former boss preferred to hire mostly architects because not only do we have design sensibilities, but we also have greater technical understanding of the other trades (i.e. MEPS or mech, elec, plumbing, structural), which makes it easier for us to engage with engineers and contractors, especially for larger interior architecture projects. Again, sa akin lang yun, but you may want to weigh the pros & cons in your own situation. God bless!
@@airangel94 thank you po for replying! Godbless po in your work😀💞 Puhon sana maging kagaya din ako sa inyo in the future
@@airangel94 Hi!! Do you mind giving me some advice based off your experience?
I want to be an interior designer but I am currently getting a B. Arch (Architecture) degree. Was the work put into getting an architecture degree worth the job you got as an interior designer? I heard that the architecture major is extremely hard, so I'm not sure if it's worth it for me to take that major when I want to be an interior designer. But then again, I heard that some interior design firms hire people with architecture degrees more than interior design degrees so should I just try really hard to get my B. Arch major? I am mostly worried I won't be able to land a good job as both fields are relatively competitive.
hello!! would just like to ask po if in the ph are there interior architecture majors/courses? or would that be in the course of architecture na
I'm an architecture graduate and my first work is mostly interior fit-outs and i come to this realization that i liked interiors more than architecture. What i mean is, i find interiors more fun to work with than the structure, thats why if ever i'm going to take a masteral, i'm planning interiors. (Also just found out your channel 😍 new sub)
hello! since you have some experience with both fields, do you mind giving me some advice?
I'm more interested in interiors but I got into university by applying with an architecture major (my parents thought that would be more useful in the long run). however I'm pretty sure I like working with interiors more than architecture, should I change my major before it's too late? Or should I just continue attending university to get my B. Arch degree and work with interiors afterwards like you did? I'm sorry for asking so much. I was always unsure if a B'Arch degree would make it easier for me to land a job in interior design so I would really appreciate it if you could give me a helpful response.
@@heyosj9705 hello, sorry for the late reply. I couldn't bring myself to give you a solid advice that can change your mind, but i always believe that, you should follow what you want to do most. If you graduated in college, you will sometimes find yourself asking, why did i choose this course? Or do you like what you are doing and find yourself doing it for the rest of your life? I also believe that sometimes, we just didn't see the good side of it. Since you are taking architecture, you can also do "architectural interiors" if thats your thing. You can also apply on interior design companies, but its far more different than architecture itself. I'd say you can continue doing architecture if you want to, but if you feel you don't like it that much, then you should definitely change and focus on interior design.
I work as a workplace designer in London. My role also involves the strategic part of a business looking to move/expand, agility ratio, etc. Functionality, numbers, codes & ergonomics come always first in my experience with clients and its where we spend most of our time on. That's why interior designers in UK we work with RIBA stages (Roya Institute of British Architects).
Stage 1 and 2 is the brief, the strategy, the numbers and test fits and space planning.
Mood and concept starts to come in Stage 2 (just to see if we are on the same page with the client and get his thoughts).
Stage 3 is when those ideas get developed and then we focus on trying to make that space (after trying to fit all those numbers of desks) feel like home and make people want to come back to the office after a long time wfh but also for a business to be able to maintain talent. This includes a lot of research, what people actually need/want in a workspace?
Stage 4 is about developing the package (drawings and specifications), so joiners/contractors/suppliers etc, are able to bring the concept to reality.
Even here, functionality and codes come first (and cost), for example fabrics need to be fire treated, it doesn't matter if its pretty, If its not fire treated, is useless to us, same as flooring needs to be anti slip and rated etc.
Through all these stages, functionality and codes are always there, when we detail the drawings in stage 4 for a filling cabinet or a teapoint, we have to make them functional, or a reception desk should be designed so people with disabilities can use it and not feel discriminated, or DDA WC's provided in the correct numbers per %. Or that the colour contract between the floor finish and the wall finish is enough so people with vision problems can use the space and navigate easier. For me, interior design is not something you finish university and you can do on your own, there is a lot to learn to become a good interior designer who does his job right. It's a well- balanced cocktail of functionality, codes, regulations and aesthetics, that works for all people. If not, the project is lacking somewhere.
AMAZING !! this is the best youtube video about the differences between architecture and interior design that i've ever watched , very well explained and informative , keep up !!
Thanks!!
I'm a builder, focused on residential houses. Every decision on each piece of material that becomes part of a home needs to be decided upon. A good architect will inform the owner of all the decisions, separating the ones that they will provide direction on, along with the interior design element that the owner will need to be responsible for. It is at that point, that the owners need an interior designer if they're going to have a space that's elevated and not cookie cutter/ leaving things to chance. The best builds are when there is harmony between the Interior Designer and the Architect, followed by the builder's support for the installation.
This set of advice could work in so many fields. Awesome video.
As a student preparing to pass to architecture university I realised that I’m more into interior designing and I was very confused with the both for a while this video is perfect and helped a lot 💫
what was the result you came to? I too am attending university to get a B. Arch degree but I am more into interior design. Are you planning on switching majors? I wonder if I should switch majors too but I heard it is easier to land an interior design job with an architecture degree.
Yes please Dami!! I want to learn how to run a development firm, similar to the models established in Canada and Australia (Never Too Small Channel covers specific organizational structures for firms targeting the housing crisis). I had originally thought I could go into a development firm right after school to complete the hours for the license, but if that’s not too possible I think this interiors option is also a great way to get more hands on experience. Would love a whole mini series on this if it’s something you might want to delve deeper into 👌 thank you as always for your insight Dami, your content never ceases to inspire ideas and professional strategies ❤️
OMG! this video got me so hyped to be an Interior Designer!! Ah! lol and its extremely informative and you can really put yourself in the room of pursuing one and thank you so much btw I love your channel 🖤 I still have a lot to learn of course but ive been doing my research about what its really like to be a designer
and tbh at first I was thinking of being an architect but after my internship with a firm I found that I still have the desire but its going to tax me personally
Thanks for sharing your experiences, they help a lot.
Great video, as usual. Architecture is so broad, just being an architect, alone not only is it not possible, to a degree, it can be impractical.
This is great, you should become a professor honestly! You are better at explaining than most professors, and you can see the passion.
Im studying interior design rn but i feel like this video pushed me to get my masters in architecture
Your video pointed out a very interesting perspective for me. Thanks! I am a registered nurse who, after working for a year decided to go into medical school. I now have my degree in medicine but in the grueling process of becoming a doctor, I kinda lost sense of my purpose even to a point where the burn out affected my nursing fundamentals. It's strange coz at first I thought the transition from nurse to doctor would be a bit (not easier but) less chaotic (?) but I still somehow lost sight of a lot of the things that made me happy being in the medical field in the first place. This video helped me organize my thoughts and goals, helped me reevaluate my decisions and placed myself back up firmer on my two feet. :)
I am currently working on my associate's in interior design, and I want to get my bachelor's/master's in architecture. This video has encouraged me to continue with my plans.
I was an aspiring architect in college but I decided I wasn’t cute out for it. You’re very good at making videos as well as your architectural abilities.😊
I have tried going my own path and working for myself back in my home country (Portugal) but at the end of the day I ended up just getting work working for other architects and having much more work for much less pay and no vacation time, so I gave up on that.
I am now working as a furniture and interior designer in Japan. Best decision of my life.
Hi I'm an architecture student who likes interior design waaay more. Could you please answer how did you get in that industry in Japan and how well is the pay in that country for the job you do?
@@Sunshine_Hime hello.
It is not as easy as it may seem. I had already a lot of work experience (15+ years) before moving here. I already had experience doing interiors and custom made furniture as part of a full architecture design.
There are still a few things you can do to help you get a job in interior designs in Japan.
1- learn japanese. Not that it is 100% fundamental but it really helps to be hired.
2 - get some experience while still in school. I started working while still studying, during school breaks.
3 - work on your portfolio and try to have it cater to the kind of job you want.
4 - work on specific skills. I am sort of specialized in ArchViz and 3D modeling. That is very sought after in Japan.
Regarding pay it is not that good (with the fall of the yen price about the same as I was getting in Portugal) but it is enough to have a comfortable life in Osaka and at least there are better prospects for advancing in my career.
Very Informative and inspiring video regarding the difference between Architect and Interior designer. Thanks for sharing @DamiLee.
thank you for uploading this! I'm a high school junior and have been seriously looking at going into interior design as a career/for college.
you were very precise in your speech. thank you so much for this content.
I would love the interviews about people who started their own or maybe even got in a partnership with someone in business. Then it is like the combo of talent and money/business management
Interior Designer here that works in Architecture firm. You did a great job in explaining the creative process.
Would love to hear about branching out and opening your own firm. Considering the business aspect really isn't taught in architecture schools anyway, that would be a very insightful, and hopefully, an inspiring video.
Preachh. I also want to know how this applies to design studios too
J4F. I read 2 books about that. Both opening with "Please don't do it" and "Why the hell would you wan to open your own firm?"
@@quangloc97 What books were they?
Very interesting video. Love how you explained the two work fields.
Also if possible, Make a video on starting your own Design Studio/firm
I don't have my own firm, but I'm thinking of jnterviewing people who have 😊 let me know if you have any burning questions.
I really appreciate how you’ve described arch vs interior design. I’m in the process of getting my degree in interior design, and so often I come across people who think of interior design as, essentially, a sillier version of architecture. One of my teachers has a degree in architecture and she described interior design as “architecture 1.0”. I couldn’t believe a teacher would say this to us. They are both worthy of the same amount of respect. They are just different. Interior design isn’t the “easier version” of arch. I almost want to send this video to my teacher lol. Love your channel!
Aloha Dami, I appreciate your videos. Though you are a young professional, (apologies if I assumed incorrectly), you show a wisdom to your observations. For myself, I have over 30 years in the profession, and your insights still resonate with me.
Best of luck on your professional career path; I look forward to your new insights.
while I think there is some room for improvement in verbiage (mood vs function), I think you have brought a lot of really good points to the table! Working at a massive design firm (with a large amount of interiors/architecture), I’ve learned a lot of this rings true. Another important thing that may not be inherent to others is the difference in residential and commercial design. Thanks for making this great video!
Yeah I agree the verbiage is very limiting - Ill be thinking of some other ways in the future!
Im not an Interior designer nor an Architect but I love watching videos on both. Among other channels I also often watch yours.
Your explanations has always been concise and very understandable even for a non architect/interior deaigner like me.
On the side, let me also commend your video production. I noticed how good your audio is amd noticed you use a shotgun mic.
Finally, I hope you dont find this akward (please accept my apologies in advamce if it does) but, as most of your audience would agree, you are come across as very intelligent, stylish and very beautiful. All the more attractive is the fact that your goal and passion in life shows. I imagine a lot of people will enjoy your company as well as having a conversation with you.
I wish you all the success and happiness in life.
Have a wonderful day 😀
Great video! Most of it is on point in my opinion. As a junior interior architect in an average size company in Paris (they don't really use the word design here to differentiate themselves from decorators), I learned that even interior projects can take a few years. We mainly work in the hospitality field on big resort projects with many large spaces. But even some big private villas can take several years if like us, you're involved hand in hand with the architects in structural design. Like the number or type of stairs, the creation of niches or windows, etc. And also because we're creating a lot of bespoke elements which require a good amount of work in all phases concept/details/manufacture. The amount of knowledge necessary to lead a project of that size is far above what you would expect from an average interior design project I believe. That's why despite planning to start my own company asap, I decided to take the time to really study and learn every aspect of a big Interior project before doing so.
Hell yeah dude
Happy new year Damilee and God bless you
The videography is just so great. Of course the content is too but I’m just blown away with how well this is put together. It’s almost like an architect made this video 😉.
A video I really needed to see! 😍Thankk youu! 🤩
No worries 😊
Always helpful and motivating content here!
Thank you ALL... Both this video and 2 years worth of comments are truly invaluable. I feel like I'm getting live feedback from a ton of architect firms, designers and business experts!! Major win, I'm subscribing today DamiLee.
I really like your stuff. Please keep doing these.
Im a professional interior designer working in a construction company alongside with 30 team members consisting of architects, designers, electrical, plumbing and civil engineers for 5 years now, we plan everything from scratch, not alot of years but i believe in quality than quantity so your 5 years might be different than my 5 years. Your video randomly popped up and i got interested in, also we have the same name so naturally the video was interesting but, for a person like you, who said they worked as interior for the majority of their career to say architecture is function and interior is mood is idk very disappointing. Building will function no matter what cuz there are like u mentioned building codes to strictly follow, so function is automatically there for any type of building or construction otherwise it wont get permit to be built anyway. Thats why most of the buildings in europe is just bland, serves its function and bare minimum effort. Then architecture or at least majority of contemporary architecture comes in, to give the building meaning and mood. Whereas interior designer actually has to focus on function and practicality of the space for like 95% and last 5% is the aesthetics and atmosphere (the fun part). Anyway i hope you get it now, after many years, good luck and best of lucks in the field.
Vey interesting to hear about your path and experience. I am an NCIDQ certified interior designer who is taking the opposite path from you (am an interior designer looking to get licensed as an architect) and so I have taken both sets exams. I am finding that the main difference between the exams revolve around site work, zoning, and having more detailed knowledge on systems. For example CIDQ requires a basic knowledge of interior mechanical systems based on what you are able to see in a room and above the ceiling but they do not have exam questions on any equipment typically located outside or in equipment rooms such as AHU’s or geothermal systems. Some of the professional practice questions are also less in depth in regards to liability, which in my opinion should probably change. Although as an interior designer I have worked on many projects requiring technical guidance, code review, locating and detailing of rated partitions, etc. and I think you capture some of the essence of the differences between the two professions in particular when it comes to schematic and preliminary design. There is a significant amount of overlap between the two fields especially for smaller firms. Thanks for the video!
Mrs. Dami, you had enlightenment my confused mind like a renaissance. I'd like to say all off my hearth that thank you.
Thank you for creating this video. I'm 38 and recently returned to school and started working towards a degree in Architecture, but I know that interior design is truly where my interest lies. I want my degrees in both to do exactly what you did and be an architect who work for an interior design firm because of the lynchpin philosophy. I would love to hear from people who started their own businesses. I'm really at a crossroads of what I really want to do.
You got it!! And that's awesome to hear. I think there's a certain stereotype that women get pigeonholed into interior design, but sometimes it's just so much more fun than architecture 😅
wow this is so encouraging. I'm 42 and I just started an interior design online certificate program at parsons. Im really excited, but i do sometimes wonder if it's too late for me to pivot to a whole new career (I spent about 20 year sin the fashion industry). So hearing that you returned to school at a similar age is very encouraging.
Love your comment. I’m the same age as you are and going into my 2nd year of Architecture school go for it girl you got this, it’s long and hard but I love it so far.
@@melabby6517 thank u for that encouragement! I really needed to hear that! Sending positive vibes ur way!
I love your video! It is the video I never knew I needed to watch until now. I love the idea of being a lynch pin. I currently graduated with an M.ARch and now currently working with a web designer. I find myself delving into marketing and advertising.
Which makes me perplexed.
Am I on the way to ditching architecture all together? But your video has opened my eyes to that fact that l can be a lynch pin, with the skills I am obviously gathering. Thanks Dami lee!
I just signed up for introduction to interior design classes because it was a hobby for me at first ( using apps like homestyler) and Im super excited
14:04 I would absolutely love to hear about people starting their own firms. I am interested in that path, but I'm very intimidated by my lack of business knowledge. It would be really nice to learn about the struggles and successes of that process, and if they thought it was worth it or not. 🙌
if you have access to a decent client pool to help you get started, the next steps are building relationships with vendors and making sure your books are in order. ive seen my fair share of smaller offices where their books are a complete disaster. most common are clients paying for item A and accounting/project managers applying to money to item B/C/ or D. gets messy rather quickly.
omg finally, thanks Dami 💯
Great job on the video! I dropped out of college for IT and I'm now looking for something where I can really use my creativity. I now now more about programming, which is great for creatives anyhow. I especially loved the part about started your own business. It's what I want. thanks for the video. Love your vibe
Thank you!!! And my pleasure :)
I look forward to your choice of starting a business , it will be interesting to watch your progress and growth . Good luck.
Thank you for your video. It is very informative. Subscribed.
Thanks for the videos! I’ve started my own architecture firm after 5 years of firm experience. I’m happy to share that journey if needed. :)
Yeah please do!
Dami, you nailed on your cover shot! 😎
very professional analysis. thanks dami!
thanks for sharing it's really interesting all the best with your channel
Thanks for making this video🙂
As a custom interior designer, I will like to add the fact that interior design has a huge role in regards to the flexibility of scales, proportions, color palette selections and ambiance.
And thank you for mentioning the role linchpin. As I’m currently thinking of becoming one as an interior designer.
Besides you have a great channel Damilee 🥰
Good point 😁
Hi I have a question I want to do interior design ,do I also have to do architecture of uni ?
These videos don't get as many views but they're really what sets you apart. Love listening to your career stories.
I'm curious though, isn't saying "I plan to start my own company" on TH-cam kind of a red flag to your current employer? Just an honest q!
I get why you focus on the large scale architecture vs interior design. It's easier to explain overlapping fields if you approach them from the extremes.
That said, I would have included the halfway point where these design processes can and do intersect: the small scale architecture practice. It can be a good middle ground if you want to be involved as an Architect and develop the work process of an Interior Designer. I've worked almost exclusively in these sorts of firms and the mix between single family houses, office retrofits and retail fit-outs (to name a few) was something that stimulated the multiple parts of my creative brain, allowing me to tackle all sorts of challenges from legislation to fabrics, from city hall scaffold permits to the client's daughter *need* of a pink bedroom wall. This, however and much like anything else, is not for everyone. You end up as a jack of all trades and is more difficult/takes longer to become a master of one. On the other hand, the great benefits of this kind of practice are the no-boredom (your next project is likely a different typology) and the wide array of fields you end up working on. The latter being extremely valuable if you're not sure which path to follow career-wise, including starting your own studio.
Thanks so much helped a lot ! ❤️
Hey I just wanted to give a comment on how descriptive and vulnerable your ideals are on how you tackled each state of your life’s interests. Im thinking of going into this The field of Interior-Architect aspect. I love designing and am glad to have outlets that relate to my passions thank you so much💞
Hi! Cheers for to share such a usufull video. I would to watch sooner or later a video related to the process of a real project in Architecture, it's means from meetings with the client until construction.
this was so helpful, thank you :)
It's an interesting career move . My best friend's sister has a degree in architecture but she makes a living primarily as an interior designer, and very successful at it.
I think you made some good points. A lot of people don’t know a lot about what interior design really is, which breaks my heart. Not sure what type of ID firm you worked at, but mood as aesthetic are only small portion. We learn everything from programming to codes to construction documents. There are some US states that we do have permitting privileges in and have title/practice acts. Like you said ID, is a new profession so there are still hoops that need to be jumped in terms of advocacy towards the interior design profession.
I think the biggest difference isn’t about functionality and aesthetics. It’s more about how each profession looks at it. Architects from my experience are looking at if the building can function, where interior designers focus on how and if people can function within a space.
Just by the way you speak, i can say u are a great architect. BTW, im a sophomore in architecture course. Love the way u explain.
Hi Miss Dami ! I'm happy seeing you active here on youtubep 😍😍😍
A very insightful sharing and enlighten those who are in shopfitting industry.
amazing video, truly, thank you so much.