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I thought interior designers went to architecture schools but did not do the same amount of years studying...
I think engeneering must be interesting. Women are not more inclined to nurtur people... it is mostly a cultural built.
I know in NY decorator vs a designer...the designer has to meet a certain level of skill to pass a licensing test. I don't think a masters degree in mandatory but a lot do get masters here...I thought about going for masters in design because i have a bachelors in business and it's a way to by pass going back for another bachelors and to still be eligible for financial aid because we can get some aid if we are getting a Masters vs going for a second bachelors...BUT I could do same exact thing with architecture if I wished.
I dated an architect and its more appealing from outside looking in my opinion...He personally did really well financially and he traveled a lot..but he was in a top position in one of the top 10 international firms and he runs the whole continent of South America for his firm. ironically he does not actually do any designing himself he just 'sells' to the clients. Which it think is a little depressing. Im sure he does not care because he is making an extremely great living...(this is male vs female maybe)
I'm not comparing an architect like him to an interior designer..he actually is one of few archs who is an architect in both USA and South America. He worked on building legislation for government both here and in SA. He taught at an ivy league school here (one of the top 3 schools here) his knowledge is mind-blowing he goes all over the world when structures are hit by earth quakes to consult and advice rebuilds..BUT most architects are NOT at that level, very few are.
I am just talking abut the math and spatial ability you need for either profession is same.
A decorator anyone can call themselves a decorator here..You don't need schooling at all. You just need a good eye.
Some decorators call themselves 'designer' but are not actually designers and are not supposed to do so it's misleading.
In USA every state has different rules about decorators vs designers.