Interior Designers are used to enhance the function and quality of spaces. For the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and creating safe environments, the interior designer: 1. analyzes the client's needs, goals, and life and safety requirements 2. integrates findings with knowledge of interior design 3. formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic 4. develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media 5. prepares working drawings and specifications for remodeling, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures and equipment 6. collaborates with professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design 7. prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent 8. reviews and evaluates design solutions during the implementation and upon completion.

The Interior Designer provides services encompassing research, development, and implementation of plans and designs for environments. The process follows a systematic and coordinated methodology which is integrated with the intuitive create process, resulting in an appropriate environment suited to client's needs. In the first stage, the programming takes place. This is where the designer identifies and analyzes the client's needs and goals, also evaluating existing documentation and conditions. The designer assesses project resources, limitations, and life requirements, as well as develops project schedules, work plans, and budgets. The designer then analyzes design objectives and spatial requirements, integrates findings with experience and knowledge, and determines the needs for coordination with other professional services and makes recommendations.

Next, the designer formulates a conceptual design based on the client discussion and programming, which is the preliminary plans and design concepts that are appropriate and describe the character, function, and aesthetic of an interior project. The designer then develops the "design" for client review and approval for final interior design recommendations for space planning and furnishing arrangements; wall, window, floor, and ceiling treatments, furnshings, fixtures, and millwork, color, finishes, and hardware, lighting, electrical, and communication requirements. Also, during this time, the designer develops art and accessory programs, develops budgets, and provides presentation media (which can include drawings, interior sketches, perspectives, renderings, color and material boards, photographs, and models.)

Once all design development is reviewed and approved, the designer starts work on stage three. During this stage is when all other stages are brought together and the work needs to be carried out. The designer identifies qualified vendors, prepares bid documentation, collects and reviews bids, and assists client in awarding contracts, in which the designer administers contract documentation as the client's agent. The designer also reviews and approves shop drawings and samples to assure they are consistent with interior design concepts, conducts on-site visits and field inspections, monitors contractors' and suppliers progress, and oversees (on the client's behalf) the installation of furnishings and fixtures. The final step is the review and evaluation of the implementation of projects completion.