how to be an interior designer?

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Feb 12th, 2018 6:57 pm

baharz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 11, 2018; 3 posts; toronto

Feb 12th, 2018 6:57 pm

how to be an interior designer?

Hi everybody
I'm a newcomer to Canada (Toronto) and I have a master degree in Industrial Design. I have worked as an Interior Designer in my country for 6 years and now here I don't know how to start! Go to college or university or get a diploma or any license? or Just apply for a job? I'm gonna start learning Revit coz it seems it's a requirement for an interior designer and I'm thinking about learning Building codes or finding a class for that. so would you pls suggest me how to and where to start? any short-term classes or something like that?

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Feb 12th, 2018 11:01 pm

EmpCouns: Sr. Member; Aug 2, 2012; 692 posts; 264 upvotes

Feb 12th, 2018 11:01 pm

Welcome to Canada!

First, check out this website: http://www.arido.ca/ I don't believe it's essential to be a member of ARIDO to work in your field, but it would be useful and give you credibility.

Second: you have relevant education in your field, so why look at a college or university program? Evaluate your education, if you haven't already done it, and most of all make sure you have your portfolio.

Third, you mention Revit. What other software is commonly used in your field in Canada? Job postings will show you that. Join your local public library and use your library credentials to access lynda.com and you will find free video tutorials in Revit, AutoCAD (multiple versions), SketchUP and other drafting programs.

Fourth: get connected with an agency that helps newcomers to find work. In Toronto, you can go to JVS, COSTI, Acces Employment - they all offer free help to get connected to your field.

Good luck!

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Feb 14th, 2018 12:01 am

baharz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 11, 2018; 3 posts; toronto

Feb 14th, 2018 12:01 am

EmpCouns wrote: ↑ Welcome to Canada!

First, check out this website: http://www.arido.ca/ I don't believe it's essential to be a member of ARIDO to work in your field, but it would be useful and give you credibility.

Second: you have relevant education in your field, so why look at a college or university program? Evaluate your education, if you haven't already done it, and most of all make sure you have your portfolio.

Third, you mention Revit. What other software is commonly used in your field in Canada? Job postings will show you that. Join your local public library and use your library credentials to access lynda.com and you will find free video tutorials in Revit, AutoCAD (multiple versions), SketchUP and other drafting programs.

Fourth: get connected with an agency that helps newcomers to find work. In Toronto, you can go to JVS, COSTI, Acces Employment - they all offer free help to get connected to your field.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for your useful suggestions.

I was thinking about college or some classes coz I'm not familiar with some stuff here like building codes. On the other hand, unfortunately, I'm not confident enough as everything is new for me and I'm really confused.

So another question is that can I pass some selected courses at a university like Ryerson? Do they give me any document that I've passed these courses there?

By the way, I'm going to join a library, however, I've already started watching Revit tutorials and also I've had language assessment at YMCA for finding a mentor in Skill for Change. Would it be useful?

Tnx

Feb 27th, 2018 12:55 am

raid3050: Member; Oct 18, 2006; 258 posts; 5 upvotes

Feb 27th, 2018 12:55 am

Not helpful

Feb 27th, 2018 10:23 am

Chickinvic: Deal Fanatic; Dec 27, 2009; 7913 posts; 5458 upvotes; Victoria, BC

Feb 27th, 2018 10:23 am

raid3050 wrote: ↑ Not helpful

What isn't helpful?

Feb 27th, 2018 11:43 am

ginoisselling: Jr. Member; Feb 7, 2018; 155 posts; 54 upvotes; Toronto ON

Feb 27th, 2018 11:43 am

Hi Baharz and welcome to Canada.

If you have already 6y experience, I don't think you need to start from the beginning, but yes, things like tutorials and learning the local software would be beneficial. Use Indeed or LinkedIn to find jobs. A good written resume wins half of the interview (and gets you to an interview, which is important here, since even this is hard).

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Mar 5th, 2018 9:54 pm

baharz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 11, 2018; 3 posts; toronto

Mar 5th, 2018 9:54 pm

Hi and thank you for your response,

I'm trying to find a short-term certificate just to update myself, and then start looking for job, but most of them are courses not certificates, like in George Brown I have found some courses such as Interior Design Fundamentals, Drafting for Interior Decorating and Architectural Technology, (All the three courses about $1500) but I'm not sure if courses are as good as certificate! and also I have found a certificate in Ryerson (Fundamentals of Interior Design) but expensive and no Aid/OSAP eligible. So I still feel confused but I do need to take apart in some classes or co-op to build-up my confidence and be able to work.
Do you have any idea what I should do?

Thanks in Advance

Mar 5th, 2018 10:04 pm

BiegeToyota: Deal Addict; Dec 13, 2016; 4432 posts; 3978 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2018 10:04 pm

I know it's probably very normal in your country to post a selfie, but in Canada you will get date offers from just about every second lonely RFD poster.

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Mar 8th, 2018 10:31 pm

baharz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 11, 2018; 3 posts; toronto

Mar 8th, 2018 10:31 pm

Oh tnk u for mentioning! I'm not familiar with the culture here

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