Currently I am working as an interior designer/ architect for an exclusive interior design firm in Zurich Switzerland. My job includes travelling to our clients’ sites all over Europe, creating exclusive interior solutions and concepts for high level clients. I think you can’t really predict what the typical graduate works after their studies. There are so many ways you can go after graduating. Nevertheless, I would say that the job I’ve been doing for the past 2 years is very closely related to my studies.
Time management is key. No matter what project I am working on I take my time in the beginning to analyse the workload and make a timeline. And most importantly, to name the biggest risks and find different ways to minimize them. I always try to avoid an all-nighter before a deadline. Because not only should your project be done, you should also be in a physical condition to present your ideas strongly to your client.
At the moment I am working on a complete remodeling project of my client’s house in the mountains close to Zurich. For this project we are changing the entire existing interior and are creating a whole new interior concept. Right now, I am in the first phase of the design process. At the same time, I am working on a private villa in the Ticino region in Switzerland. The project is very interesting, since it is an old structure that should be modernized but at the same time making sure it does not lose its identity and heritage.
Be determined but don’t make yourself crazy. Try to enjoy your time as a student as much as you can. Whatever you will do after your studies you will face challenges and responsibilities so make the most out of the time where you can still try out and experience everything.
Working with a contractor that ignored my interior plans and trying to keep cool and adapting to the built-ins he did that were anything but like the ones I planned. Sometimes you have to be creative and find a solution for unforeseen issues.
I do not have a daily routine. Depending on the project, my schedule varies a lot. It ranges from the creation of material and color collages to visits on site, creating concept presentations and managing projects. The way I work differs from project to project and client to client.
