What do they do?

As a Furniture Designer you will be responsible for producing designs for furniture and related products which can be utlilised at home, office, hotel, restaurant or any other place keeping in mind the aesthetical and creative appeal. The job may involve lot of research and planning. You may also have to travel to various placed in order to look for inspiration for your designs. Research is only one part of your profile; the job also involves designing a product on software and also to calculate its cost. As a furniture designer you will also have to work along with a craftsman and make him deliver your desired product.    

Skills Needed

• An eye for detail and a mind for ideas
• Artistic temperament
• Knowledge of industrial production systems and/or of craft systems, including thorough knowledge of materials and finishes
• An understanding of architectural/ interior spaces

How do I get there?

You don’t have to cut wood and start crafting in order to become a furniture designer. Designing is all about aesthetic and creative sense. If you have that creativity in you then you can definitely become one of the finest designers. In order to acquainted with the world of patterns and designs you can pursue your graduation from a fashion or design institute. You can then join an organisaiton which deals with furniture and related items.  

Typical day in the life of a Furniture Designer

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