Have you ever walked into a business office and admired the decor? Or visited a new restaurant and immediately felt like it was “your kind of place?” Interior designers are responsible for creating environments that people respond to on both an emotional and visual level. Planning the space and furnishing the interiors of private homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, hotels and theaters, interior designers must work within a client’s tastes, needs and budget. This combination of guidelines can prove challenging and interior designers need to be persistent, imaginative and open to new ideas and influences, since what’s “in fashion” is constantly changing. By preparing drawings and specifications for interior construction, lighting, furnishings and finishes, interior designers communicate their vision for a space to workers who implement their ideas. Some states may require Interior designers to be licensed. Most employers require an associate degree or higher in art or design. But to get ahead, expect to join a professional design association. If you enjoy keeping up with fashion and have the ability to communicate clearly with both customers and suppliers, being an Interior designer can be a very rewarding occupation.