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Ephemeral architecture designer

Display or exhibition designers plan, design and oversee the construction and installation of temporary or permanent exhibitions of a commercial or artistic nature. Besides suitable technical knowledge, these professionals must also possess certain artistic skills in order to perform this role.

• Determine the client's needs, subsequently designing ephemeral or display constructions: display cases, stands, temporary exhibition or performance rooms.
• Carry out previous research in order to determine the ideal specifications for the design (dimensions, form, location, weight, materials, cost, safety, processes, ease of assembly), depending on the client's needs and the shelf life of the space or facility.
• Prepare sketches and schematic drawings of the preliminary designs.
• Develop the designs through complete drawings and diagrams using computer tools and simultation programmes or by making scale models.
• Thoroughly define the construction process and the specifications for materials, etc.
• Discuss the designs with clients and, where necessary, adapt them to meet their needs or tastes, the budget or other constraints.
• In some cases, hire specialised companies to construct the structures and oversee their installation.
• Design the interiors and decorative and advertising elements for the temporary facilities and spaces.
• Help put the finishing touches on and decorate the facility and the temporary structures and spaces.

Regulated training and graduates

• Design, specialization in interior design
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Plastic Arts and Design - Advanced Level in Interior Design: Projects and decoration project management
• 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 Wood, furniture and cork - Advanced Level: Design and furnishing
• Grau: Arquitectura
• Grau: Estudis d'arquitectura
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Conservació-restauració de béns culturals
• Grau: Màrqueting i comunicació empresarial
• Grau: Màrqueting i direcció comercial
• Grau: Màrqueting i investigació de mercats
• Grau: Màrqueting
• Grau: Multimèdia
• Grau: Continguts digitals interactius
• Grau: Enginyeria multimèdia

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Creativity: Level 3

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.

Model-maker

Interior spaces designer

Scenographer

2D and 3D modeller

Advertising creative

• Work hours

  Eight hours a day. 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 per annum, depending on experience.

• 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.