The world of design and the design of the world?

Anyone in the design world? graphic design, interior design etc.?

• I am a few months away from graduating with a degree in history of art and sociology. I would love a job within the design world, i love furniture, interiors, etc. however i am not a designer. can you suggest a suitable job for me within this sector? maybe within magazines? not journalism though. or as a buyer for an interiors company?? i want it to be in London. am i at a lost cause, seeing as i do not actually design. where do i start? Any help much appreciated, thanks!

• Answer:

  Hi. Here are some things you can try to do with knowledge of art history: TV, Film, Video, Theater Art director:or if no experience try participating in university or student productions to get it or as assistant art director before graduating Art Critic/writer or more specialized (painting, sculpture, films, fashion etc get experience writing and critique maybe universitys´paper before graduating Museum curator assistant and or personnel help starting now also schoold museum or some institution related with school. Antiquities and auctions field also need experience: As a student I am sure there are work-study opportunities or internships Interior Designer: Make your own company. Ask for credit to star t bvusiness, get all permissions etc and try developing a customer folder rich enough to survive. Continue and get MA or PhD researching further something unique that you might be paid for research..... Since usual problem after studying is the experience Catch 22 = you need experience but you cant get experience without having experience. Get it. Work for free or start at bottom in some department or business. You should be ready to understand experience as a payment in itself so try getting some for low payment, no payment but with payment better. London is and large media city. And also has good market access. Get a telephone book and find al businesserss related to above mentioned and other you mj8ight think off. Visit business web pages. Write a letter of presentation & CV ready and send it email or mail. Go in person to businessess. Research every place that might 9interview you to see and know what they want and what they need so you can cator ther interview etc. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE. get it above all and now as a student before graduating.