Furniture Designer
RUDDERLY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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KEY SKILLS
Creative
Problem solving skills
Analytical thinking
Bringing multi functionality to products
Technical Drawing
CAD
Good sense of scale and proportion
Communication
Staying informed with the current trends
Balance between functionality and aesthetics
Commercial focus
Felxibility
Adaptability
Dexterity to work with a variety of materials
Depth of knowledge about materials and their applications
Ergonomics
PROS
You get to work with different materials
Creative field
Furniture design is a big part of interior design
Spaces can be made more functional and comfortable with your designs
You can create custom pieces of furniture
You can start your own firm
The pieces you design can be exclusive
Flexible schedule
CONS
Time consuming
Coordinating with carpenters and bringing your ideas to life
Can be labour intensive
Materials required can be costly
The furniture may not turn out how the client expected
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Interior Design
Chair Design
Furnishing
Retail
Textile Design
Love to work materials
Good portfolio
Hands on approach of working
Good knowledge about colour, fabrics, materials etc.
Understanding the functionality of objects
Love to work with space
Quick problem solving
Logical Reasoning
Resourceful
Like to keep yourself updated with the latest trends