In this job market, sometimes we have to adjust our career slightly in the wrong direction to come out on top.
I have taken my career path back into marketing and graphic design in hopes that the commercial interior design market will bounce back within the next year. Taking out a few contracts to make some cash on the side and keeping myself busy is just what I need. Graphic design skills are also viable in this field. I'm also keeping my resume busy as well. Unexplained lapses on your resume is not always a positive thing to employers.
What are you doing while you're out there looking for the next job path?
AutoCAD 2010
Autodesk has already come out with AutoCAD 2010. I just started learning 2009!
Download a free 30-day trial version. I hope you can learn it before 2011 is released.
Download a free 30-day trial version. I hope you can learn it before 2011 is released.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Semiramis Hotel - Karim Rashid
Labels:
hospitality,
lighting design
Once a day, I will try to feature a different, outstanding project with photos. I will highlight healthcare projects, offices, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, etc.
One of my favorite projects is the Semiramis Hotel in Athens, Greece. This is the first hotel project for architect, Karim Rashid. The lighting design, featuring custom made fixtures, by Focus Lighting, Inc won many awards: Lumen Award of Excellence, AL Light & Architecture Design Award, IESNA Award of Merit- IIDA
SLEEP.05 Award for Best Hotel Public Spaces, Finalist for the Best Lesiure, Retail, and Exhibition Lighting- FX Design Award.
One of my favorite projects is the Semiramis Hotel in Athens, Greece. This is the first hotel project for architect, Karim Rashid. The lighting design, featuring custom made fixtures, by Focus Lighting, Inc won many awards: Lumen Award of Excellence, AL Light & Architecture Design Award, IESNA Award of Merit- IIDA
SLEEP.05 Award for Best Hotel Public Spaces, Finalist for the Best Lesiure, Retail, and Exhibition Lighting- FX Design Award.
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
webspace and email
I have a new weblink set up. The blog can be found at http://comminteriordesign.com rather than the blogspot address (slightly easier to remember and maybe will get a little more google traffic). I also set up an email address: contact@comminteriordesign.com
Feel free to contact me with any news, ideas, job inquiries, etc.
Feel free to contact me with any news, ideas, job inquiries, etc.
The Marketplace and Economy
Labels:
economy,
Herman Miller,
jobs,
Steelcase
I thought I would take some time to report how the furniture companies are doing, fiscally. I know many designers are out of work due to the failing industry:
"Herman Miller, Inc., today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Consolidated net sales for the quarter were $354.4 million, a decline of 28.5% from the same period last year and 25.6% from the prior quarter." Source: www.hermanmiller.com
"Steelcase reported revenue totaling $811.3 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $885.9 million in the prior year. Revenue declined 8.4 percent driven largely by declines of 11.4 percent in the North America segment and 14.8 percent in the Other category. As compared to the prior year, third quarter revenue was negatively impacted by approximately $(18) million from currency translation effects." Source: www.steelcase.com
Both companies have done a lot of restructuring among their human capital. Both of their "careers" section on their websites were void of any interiors/space planning positions.
"Herman Miller, Inc., today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Consolidated net sales for the quarter were $354.4 million, a decline of 28.5% from the same period last year and 25.6% from the prior quarter." Source: www.hermanmiller.com
"Steelcase reported revenue totaling $811.3 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $885.9 million in the prior year. Revenue declined 8.4 percent driven largely by declines of 11.4 percent in the North America segment and 14.8 percent in the Other category. As compared to the prior year, third quarter revenue was negatively impacted by approximately $(18) million from currency translation effects." Source: www.steelcase.com
Both companies have done a lot of restructuring among their human capital. Both of their "careers" section on their websites were void of any interiors/space planning positions.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
NeoCon World's Trade Fair | June 15 - 17
City of Chicago, Merchandise Mart
Registration is happening now so, get on it!
I can't figure how they are doing seminar registration this year. I have to sign in as a student and there is no information on their website about seminars and events.
Stay tuned to http://www.neocon.com for more information as it comes available. Get your hotel as soon as possible. I recommend Hotel 71. The hotel is within walking distance to the Mart, the $$$ is unbeatable, and the accommodations are definitely worthy enough for an interior designer.
Hope to see you there at NeoCon!
Registration is happening now so, get on it!
I can't figure how they are doing seminar registration this year. I have to sign in as a student and there is no information on their website about seminars and events.
Stay tuned to http://www.neocon.com for more information as it comes available. Get your hotel as soon as possible. I recommend Hotel 71. The hotel is within walking distance to the Mart, the $$$ is unbeatable, and the accommodations are definitely worthy enough for an interior designer.
Hope to see you there at NeoCon!
LFI: Lightfair International 2009
Labels:
IALD,
IES,
lighting design
Attention Lighting Designers, IALD, IES members: Lightfair International starts Tuesday May 5 - 7 (Trade Show and Conference) in New York City, NY at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
For more information on network events and discounted hotels visit http://www.lightfair.com
Remember to pre-register for events and break out your checkbook as every event will cost you between $35 - $350.
This is a great networking opportunity for aspiring lighting designers. There are also seminars available to learn more about the industry. If you have the extra cash or your company is willing to sponsor you I highly recommend it.
For more information on network events and discounted hotels visit http://www.lightfair.com
Remember to pre-register for events and break out your checkbook as every event will cost you between $35 - $350.
This is a great networking opportunity for aspiring lighting designers. There are also seminars available to learn more about the industry. If you have the extra cash or your company is willing to sponsor you I highly recommend it.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
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