In the field of Interior Design, Designers
have to work with all sorts of clients; from male or female, different raises,
different cultures, nice or aggressive to middle class or high class clients,
and etc. The Designer is also a human
being; one that is different from everyone else. For a successful design, Designers have to
work with clients and clients have to work with Designers. Through good ethics and communication a design
evolves.
Designers have to conduct their
profession in manners that encourages the respect of the client, fellow
Interior Designers, the industry and the general public.
While working with the client, the Designer
should only perform or agree to work that the Designer is licensed to do. When the project is being discussed, the
Designer has to communicate with the client what is going to be done, how,
when, and around how much the service would cost over time. Beyond that, if any changes are conducted, the
client has to be notified/updated. A
contract is brought to the table to seal all liabilities and finances. Ethically, when the Designer has signed that
contract, no information should be shared with others. Either about the client or the project.
Even though a Designer might be
Landscaping or simply working for them-self, it is important to be respectful
to other Designers in the field.
Honestly, integrity and fairness can go a long way. If done so, a good word can go around which
can open opportunities. A Designer
should never plagiarize others work and should only take credit for their own
work.
In talking about fellow Designers,
Designers agree to maintain the standards of the profession and personal
conduct when they chose to become licensed (Ethically). As time goes on, technology improves as
well. As designers and for the best
quality and safety of the public we have to continually stay to date and
improve knowledge. As good morals,
Designers should always be willing to share their knowledge within the
profession, to the public and to Interior Design students. In connection with spreading knowledge,
Designers should not hold back any information or make false statement that can
negatively affect
the profession.
Finally, one of all time goal of
Designers is to provide good service to the general public. To do so, Designers shall follow existing
laws, regulations and codes established by state or other jurisdiction where service
is being conducted. Designers should
consider the health, safety, and welfare of the public at all times. It is unethical and illegal to violate any
laws or regulations knowingly or be part of so conduct. As Designers, our name and knowledge is all
we got; you do not want your name to be part of anything that has nothing to do
with Interior Design, or in any type of false advertising. A Designer can refuse to work with a client
or employer that violates ant law or regulation; for the safety of the
public. Finally, a Designer works very
hard to make a name for themselves and should never put their name down on a
contract so that others can work off their name.
My opinion, you can be the best
Designer on Earth, but if you have no sense of ethical morals and respect for
others and the profession, you will never succeed. You need to provide good knowledge, good
design and good ethical features, and everyone would
be happy.
REFERENCES:
NCIDQ Certification Appellation Code of Ethics
ASID Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
IIDA Code of Ethics for Professional and Associate Member Conduct
