The Importance of Professionalism

     What makes a person professional?  Many would say that it is the type of clothes a person wears, or the way that they interact with clients or employers.  I would say that it depends on the career.  A professional fisherman may say that professionalism is about patience, determination, and willing to get fish guts on his hands.  A professional designer has a completely different view.  Although we may share views such as the patience and determination, fish guts have no relevance. 

     Professionalism to me, as an interior design student, means working to the best of my ability to make my projects the best that they can be.  It also means turning projects in on time, being able to take criticism, and working well with my peers.  A good reputation starts at school, and this is an important part of professionalism. 

     To be professional in the interior design profession means being honest, hard-working, and truly caring about the safety and welfare of the clients who have hired you, among other things. Ethics are especially important in the interior design profession.  You can read more about ethics and interior design here:  http://www.asid.org/content/asid-code-ethics-professional-conduct

     The more professional you are, the more likely people will be willing to work by your side, and to hire you. This does not only apply to interior design, this is an aspect of every career that will either make you, or break you.