What designer should you not work with?
Naturally, cooperation with a designer should be productive and comfortable. Therefore, there are a large number of articles that tell us about what a designer should be like, what makes a good designer, and so on. But few people say that they will give out a bad designer. But after all, it is important not only to find a good specialist, but also to quickly hide from the bad one. This article will be useful not only to people who want to equip their apartment or house, but also to private entrepreneurs.
There are a number of parameters that you should pay attention to when looking for a respectable designer. Of course, there are exceptions to the rules, but if you see a match in several parameters, then it would be better to look for another candidate to work with your housing or private business.
1. Small or missing portfolio
A designer's portfolio is his main proof of performance. It shows all his achievements, his professional growth, his relevance and ability for original ideas. Therefore, if you come across an unconvincing, meager and uninteresting portfolio, then you should think about whether you want this interior for yourself? Of course, not every designer has worked with people who need originality and sophistication. But it may be better to find a specialist who has worked than to entrust the creative process to a person who has previously worked only in a narrow specialization. There are also designers who focus strictly on office style and furniture, they are unlikely to create an interesting interior for the home. Naturally, there are exceptions. For example, if you see that the portfolio, although not large, is interesting, and you like the style, then it is better to continue communication and find out the details.
2. Portfolio in the same style
This is both a plus and a minus at the same time. On the one hand, this betrays a certain one-sidedness of the designer, because he always worked in only one style and does not know the nuances of other, even related, styles. So if you decide to use the services of this professional to create a different interior style, then he may not be skilled enough in this. On the other hand, if this is the style you want (for example, you are crazy about minimalist living rooms), then this professional suits you almost perfectly.
3. Work experience up to a year
Of course, there are really talented people who immediately grasp all the features and subtleties of their work. But still, there are very few such nuggets and basically we have to work with the same people as ourselves. And it takes a lot of time to get into the details of the work. But, if you like the work of this specialist, and you see what he does, for example, delicious kitchens, then you can take a chance.
4. Being too pushy
In most cases, the designer is approached by people who already have an idea of what they would like to see and now want a quality implementation of their idea. But if a specialist is diligently trying to push his idea, while criticizing your original version, then this is clearly not the specialist with whom you should work. Of course, he can suggest some adjustments, logically justify why your idea is difficult to implement, and offer alternative options that suit you. But if you want a Provence-style bedroom, and you are persistently offered fusion, then this is clearly a problem with the designer, not you.
5. Disinterest in your opinion
A true professional, before starting work, will conduct a full consultation with the client. They will discuss with you the preferred style, main color, accent color, specifics of the location. They will show you approximate options and will carefully analyze any little thing, up to the shape of the dining table, based precisely on your opinion. If the designer only offers, but does not ask, you run the risk of getting something completely different from what you expected.
6. Lack of clear deadlines
Even a not very experienced specialist has an idea of how long he will complete this or that work. Therefore, if you are told that interior design will be completed in a week, then it should be completed in a week. If they do not say the exact date or break the agreed deadlines, then this indicates that a professional is not necessary. Everyone can have problems, but if they happen, then it is quite possible to warn in advance - there are problems, is it possible to move the deadline by three days, for example.
7. Inflated self-esteem
His work speaks for the specialist. If he diligently talks about his vast experience, eminent clients and numerous thanks, but does not confirm this with the help of a portfolio (if a person talks about an amazing bathroom design, then he should show it), then this is just a beautiful story. Besides, why would you work with a person who has the ability to "embellish" reality.
If you contact the company «Smart Space», then you are guaranteed cooperation with professional designers. An extensive portfolio, real clients, numerous reviews - all this proves that our specialists know how to work.
