This professional plans, designs and supervises the construction and installation of temporary or permanent spatial intervention projects that may have a commercial or artistic nature.

Besides suitable technical knowledge, this professional must also have creative aptitudes, since their work is dedicated to achieve certain objectives, which are sometimes artistic or decorative, which have to be presented to the public in an attractive way, sometimes in a museum or communication way, making it easier for the public to understand the exhibition's content.

The variety of spaces where they work (urban, museums, art galleries, etc.) and the diversity of the projects they carry out (temporary exhibitions, permanent museum installations, specific events that need spatial staging, etc.) demand great versatility.

• Determine the client's needs according to the type of production (exhibitor, stand, show...) and duration of the space or installation.
• Based on the information collected, carry out previous research in order to determine the ideal characteristics of the design (dimensions, shape, location, weight, materials, cost, safety, processes, ease of assembly), and prepare the preliminary sketches and designs.
• Plan the volume of the audience, the route and the pace for travelling through the spaces, considering the content to be exhibited and the knowledge and emotions that are planned to convey to the audience.

• Design the space and the structure, defining the type of furniture, materials, textures, colours and lighting that are suitable, employing different communication techniques (texts, charts, architectures, screens, etc.) to define spaces.
• Develop designs on plans and diagrams using computer and simulation programmes or building models.
• Discuss the designs with clients and, where necessary, adapt them to meet their needs or tastes, the budget or other constraints.

• Thoroughly define the construction process and the specifications for materials, etc.
• Oversee the set-up, supervising the work of the technicians participating and carrying out the occasional changes that could be needed. In some cases, hire specialised companies to construct the structures and oversee their installation.
• Collaborate in the finishing touches and decorative elements of structures and ephemeral spaces.

• Work in close collaboration with museums and exhibited works curators to guarantee safety and conservation.
• Stays up to date with new scientific and technological developments in the fields of lighting, security, as well as heating and cooling.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Projectes de fusteria i moble (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Projectes d'instal·lació i moblement (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Plastic Arts and Design - Advanced Level in Interior Design: Projects and decoration project management
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood, furniture and cork - Advanced Level :Design and furnishing, professional profile ephemeral buildings and scenery
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood, furniture and cork - Advanced Level: Design and furnishing
• Grau: Arquitectura
• Grau: Arquitectura tècnica i edificació
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Continguts digitals interactius
• Grau: Conservació-restauració de béns culturals
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Enginyeria multimèdia
• Grau: Estudis d'arquitectura
• Grau: Màrqueting
• Grau: Màrqueting i comunicació empresarial
• Grau: Màrqueting i direcció comercial
• Grau: Màrqueting i investigació de mercats
• Grau: Multimèdia

Complementary training

Generic training in the field of design or cultural management can be complemented with courses focusing more specifically on Ephemeral Architecture and Display Stand or Exhibition Design.
Masters or Postgraduate degrees in Museography and Museology or Exhibition Curation are also interesting.

Other specific skills

Apart from the technical skills required to carry out this occupation, which are usually acquired as part of official courses, a command of 3D and architectural design software is essential.

Knowledge of the technical side of the exhibition set-up process.

Knowledge of collection management and preservation.

Creativity: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 3

Conceptual thought: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Interior spaces designer

Scenographer

Model-maker

2D and 3D modeller

Advertising creative

• Work hours

  Full-day job. They may have to work extra hours and on weekends and public holidays, since tight deadlines are common.
  
  

• Salary

  Salary may range from 20,000 to 45,000 euros gross per year, depending on experience.
  
  

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Even if these professionals are associated with a design or architecture agency on a freelance basis, they require a team of technicians, who tend to be employed with a contract, in order to complete projects.
  

• Initial investments

  Primarily, the initial investment required in order to start up a company of this nature, as well as the necessary physical capital, computers and software.