{"id":27813,"date":"2023-10-31T15:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T14:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=27813"},"modified":"2023-10-31T07:23:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T06:23:05","slug":"what-are-the-differences-between-an-architect-position-vs-interior-designer-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/what-are-the-differences-between-an-architect-position-vs-interior-designer-position\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the differences between an Architect position vs Interior Designer position"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Architects and interior designers are professionals who develop design plans, yet their main difference has to do with what they design. Architects design buildings, while interior designers use a variety of factors such as furniture, fixtures and other accessories to create a desired look and function for spaces within the building.<\/p>\n

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Architects make a median salary of $80,750 (according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2019)\u00a0<\/i>while Interior Designers make\u00a0a median salary of $56,040 (according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2019).\u00a0<\/i>This same study also predicts the demand for architects to increase at double the rate as Interior Designers (8% vs 4% increase from 2018 to 2028).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Responsibilities of an Architect vs. an Interior Designer<\/h2>\n
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Architects are responsible for the structure and fa\u00e7ade of a building. They determine how it will look and where vital building systems will be located. Interior designers bring things into a space to make it functional or appealing. They choose things like furniture and arrange the materials that are used to design rooms. Architects and interior designers both need to be familiar with building codes, their client’s needs and the project budget.<\/p>\n

Architect<\/h3>\n

After earning a bachelor’s degree in architecture, it’s necessary to complete an internship and pass a national exam to be an architect. Architects develop design plans for various types of spaces and buildings. They typically work for architectural or engineering firms, and they primarily work in an office environment, but they do need to travel to the building sites to oversee the progress of construction on what they’ve designed. They need good analytical and problem-solving skills so that they can develop design plans that fit the client’s needs and budget while also adhering to building codes. Their creative and artistic talents enable them to come up with new and original designs.<\/p>\n

Job responsibilities of an architect include:<\/p>\n