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How to become
Interior design Project Illustrator
What is a Project Illustrator in the interior design sector?
The artistic illustration of an interior space can convey a graphic idea of the design intervention's final result. This is precisely the role of the Project Illustrator – a creative professional who visually represents interiors in line with the guidelines and concepts determined by the design team.
What does a Project Illustrator do?
The responsibilities of Project Illustrators are geared towards optimal pictorial representation of project designs. These professionals produce free-hand sketches, digital illustrations and 3D renderings. Their contribution is also crucial when it comes to visually conveying the design concept to other team members, customers and stakeholders – critical stages when all players must understand the project and facilitate the decision-making process. In early project stages, Project Illustrators may be called upon to collaborate with interior designers, architects and other professionals to develop creative solutions and refine design details.
What skills should a Project Illustrator have?
To visually represent an interior design idea, you must be able to interpret concepts and render them with evocative images. The skills of the professional assigned to the task should include
- Knowledge of traditional drawing fundamentals, including mastery of perspective, composition and the use of colour
- Ability to adapt one's artistic style to the specific needs of the project and the preferences of the client
- Skill in the use of graphics software (e.g. Illustrator and Photoshop) and 3D modelling (Sketchup, Revit, 3D Studio Max)
- Thorough understanding of interior design principles to accurately interpret and visualise designers' ideas
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through imagery to facilitate understanding of a project design.
How do you become an interior design Project Illustrator?
The theoretical foundations and practical skills required to start a professional career as a Project Illustrator can be acquired through a comprehensive training programme such as the Two-year Specialisation Course in Interior Design. At NABA, students develop a solid design profile and mastery of interior modelling and rendering techniques. The history of art and design is explored in depth to convey the discipline's contextual framework of cultural and aesthetic references. In addition, students acquire a number of operational skills related to visual design, graphic and photographic expression, multimedia production and digital representation of interiors.
- Two-year Specialisation Course in Interior Design