Professional Interior Designer:

 analyzes the client's needs, goals, and life and safety requirements;
 integrates findings with knowledge of interior design;
 formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic;
 develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media;
 prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment;
 collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval;
 prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent;
 reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion.

The interior design profession
provides services encompassing research, development, and implementation of plans and designs of interior environments to improve the quality of life, increase productivity, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The interior design process follows a systematic and coordinated methodology. Research, analysis, and integration of information into the creative process result in an appropriate interior environment. Practitioners may perform any or all of the following services:

Programming
Identify and analyze the client's needs and goals. Evaluate existing documentation and conditions.

• Assess project resources and limitations. Identify life, safety, and code requirements.
• Develop project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
• Analyze design objectives and spatial requirements.
• Integrate findings with their experience and knowledge of interior design.
• Determine the need for, make recommendations, and coordinate with consultants and other specialists when required by professional practice or regulatory approval.

Conceptual Design
Formulate for client discussion and approval preliminary plans and design concepts that are appropriate and describe the character, function, and aesthetic of a interior design project.

Design Development
Develop and present for client review and approval final interior design recommendations for space planning and furnishings arrangements; wall, window, floor, and ceiling treatments, furnishings, fixtures, and millwork, color, finishes, and hardware, and lighting, electrical, and communications requirements.

• Develop art, accessory, and graphic signage programs.
• Develop budgets.
• Presentation media can include drawings, interior sketches, perspectives, renderings, color and material boards, photographs, and models.

Contract Documents
Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for client's approval.
Collaborate with professional services of specialty consultants and licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required by professional practice or regulatory approval:

• Identify qualified vendors. Prepare bid documentation, collect and review bids.
• Assist clients in awarding contracts.
• Contract Administration
• Administer contract documents as the client's agent
• Confirm that required permits are obtained.
• Review and approve shop drawings and samples to assure they are consistent with interior design concepts.
• Conduct on-site visits and field inspections.
• Monitor contractors' and suppliers progress.
• Oversee on their clients' behalf the installation of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Prepare lists of deficiencies for the client's use.
• Evaluation
• Review and evaluate the implementation of projects while in progress