Interior Design

The field of Interior Design is becoming more high-tech. Today's designers use computer-aided software instead of drawing pencils. They surf the Internet for furniture and patterns from all over the world instead of buying only from local stores. They collaborate via computer with designers in other countries to coordinate designs for multi-national hotel chains and corporations.

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For this reason, college degree programs of education in Interior Design are a combination of science and art. Because this field is highly competitive, most designers need to graduate from an Associate, bachelor or masters of fine arts degree program and work as apprentices for several years. Twenty-three states have licensing requirements for interior designers.

About a third of the 65,000 American interior designers are self-employed. Many specialize in areas like kitchen or patio design. Designers who specialize in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are currently in demand.