Posted on 20 Jan, 2021

Today's way of landing a good job has changed a great deal in the past 20 years. How you search and get hired is now much more competitive and requires the use of every resource at your disposal. Gone are the days of looking for jobs (or anything else for that matter) in the newspaper. Today's job search requires a more modern approach.

If you're fresh out of design school or looking for a better position in the fields of interior, product or furniture design, social media offers an excellent platform for finding the right job. Here's how to use several of today's most popular social media platforms to help you land your dream job.

LinkedIn is one of the most vital of all the social media platforms that will help you land... Continue reading >

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Posted on 22 Dec, 2020

A career in interior design can be fun and intellectually rewarding, it can also be a very challenging career choice that offers you the amazing satisfaction of creating beautiful and attractive spaces and rooms.

Interior design is an excellent choice for anyone looking to use their creativity, love for art, spatial awareness, eye for colour, and technical design skills to create unique and appealing designs. We have been searching around for great books on the subject and have come up with these top reads.

Biophilia is the hot new word in interior design. It refers to a love for nature and living things. This fantastic book by Sally Coulthard explores the benefi... Continue reading >

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Posted on 09 Dec, 2020

You have an important interview coming up with a prominent company. With one chance at a job you've been waiting for, it's easy to start feeling nervous before an interview. Knowing the stakes are high, your nerves could get in the way of landing that perfect job.

Nervousness is triggered when the body braces itself to confront or escape a difficult situation. In most cases, your body may experience physical symptoms which can hinder your performance on the day. Hyperventilating, trembling, or stuttering are some of the signs you may experience, and while these responses are involuntary, there are many ways to control them. So how do we combat this?

When you are listening to the interviewer, focus on your b... Continue reading >

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Posted on 30 Nov, 2020

Mirrors show reflections of anything placed in front of them. It is how we can see ourselves when we look in the mirror every morning. But this is not all mirrors can do. They have been used by interior designers for years to create various effects in homes and commercial spaces. Here are some mirror decorating ideas we have found that you can easily use.

If a room does not have enough natural light, a mirror is the only solution needed. Find a large mirror and place it opposite a window. It will reflect all the light from the window back into the room, making it brighter.

A mirror placed next to a light source will increase the intensity of the light shone in the room.

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Posted on 11 Nov, 2020

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Posted on 30 Oct, 2020

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Posted on 13 Oct, 2020

So, you’ve uploaded your CV to Careers in Design and applied for one of the job vacancies on our website. What happens next?

First of all, every single application we process is carefully vetted by a member of our staff – a genuine, flesh-and-blood human being. While some recruitment agencies rely on keyword software and other technological shortcuts, we believe that every application deserves the personal touch. Even if you receive an automated reply through the job board, you can rest assured that a member of the Careers in Design team will give your application a thorough read through.

We check the applicatio... Continue reading >

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Posted on 29 Sep, 2020

Like any art form, interior design is in a constant state of flux. Practices that were commonplace a few years ago can already appear out-dated. As time moves on, the way we design today will doubtless seem just as old-hat.

Here are five ways that the interior design industry is changing:

Digital design solutions

Advances in technology and the abundance of mobile devices place interior design tools into anybody’s hands. This means that quality interior design will become available to anybody who wants it. While designers themselves will still be in demand, supplying the skills that only come from training and experience, the process will be simplified, streamlined, and cheaper to conduct.... Continue reading >

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Posted on 14 Sep, 2020

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Posted on 12 Aug, 2020

If you’re interested in interior design and its accessories, then it's essential that you keep on top of the most recent trends in the industry. After four months of lockdown, home decorating has played an important part in many people's lives; and as we get well into the second half of 2020, that shows no signs of abating.

So, what are the latest trends that you should be aware of?

It’s a rather dramatic name for a fairly simple concept. Grandmillenial style combines a modern aesthetic with retro elements. At its heart, it’s about taking a modern interior and embellishing it with vintage pieces. These could be carefully curated antiques, reclaimed furniture, or pieces of décor inhe... Continue reading >

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