Interior Designer Interview Questions

"The most rewarding part of the job for me is walking into a room I designed and seeing how beautiful everything is. I love when people appreciate me for transforming their interior spaces, and it drives me to put my best into each project. There's nothing quite as exciting as completing a project, having happy clients, and earning recognition for my work as an interior designer."

"Nature inspires most of my design decisions. From the sunset's changing hue to the geometry of mountains, nature is abundant in inspiration. Other times, I get my inspiration from travelling abroad. Learning how locals live and mix colours helped me come up with exciting designs that my clients loved."

"I always have a questionnaire ready when meeting new clients. I ask what design style they prefer using pictures. I also ask what colours and patterns they like. If a client had an inspirational image they loved, I ask them to share it with me. I also ask about their budget and whether they'd want to keep any furniture or decor item."

"I think aaestheticism and functionality are equally important. When designing interior spaces, I try not to focus on the functionality of the design over its looks. I think every interior designer must know how to strike a balance between both concepts when working on a project."

"I started my career as an interior design intern for a company in my province. After my internship, CityNev Design hired me as a full-time interior designer. I developed my design and problem-solving skills while working with more experienced interior designers there. My last position was as a lead interior designer for Cups Design, and I worked with three others interior designers. I look forward to applying my skills and experience at your company."

"I'm a highly organised interior designer. Before my working hours begin, I like to create a list of activities I need to complete. I order them based on their priorities, and make sure I complete urgent tasks first. I'm also self-motivated, so sticking to a schedule and avoiding procrastination is easy for me. I believe every interior designer must develop their organisational and time management skills to succeed."

"If a client was dissatisfied with my work, I'd reach out to them and listen actively to their concerns. I'd also apologise if my design was different from what they wanted. I'd ask what aspects they want me to change or improve on and reassure them that they'd have a better interior design. Keeping clients satisfied is an important part of my job as an interior designer."

"Last year, I designed the workspace of an international company's new branch. The client had high expectations and wanted the new workspace to reflect the company's identity and culture. My design had collabourative furniture and amazing wall patterns. I also used art and integrated technology into it. The client was happy with my design and recommended me to the parent company."

"I think having to change designs frequently is the most challenging aspect of my job as an interior designer. I find it satisfying when an interior space meets a client's demands, but some clients may not know what they want. That's why I try to gather information and ask enough questions before I start working on any project. In my five-year experience, this strategy works."

"I use computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Autodesk AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro to make accurate designs. I'm also proficient with note-taking and organisational apps. I love learning and taking design courses. Can you tell me more about the design and business management software your organisation uses?"

"If a client had an impractical idea for a room, I'd first listen actively to their request. Then I'd politely explain why I don't believe the idea would be achievable. I'd provide alternative ideas and respect their decision if they didn't want an alternative. My experience has taught me how to communicate effectively with clients and respond to their requests."

"My creativity is my greatest strength as an interior designer. I love getting design inspirations from various sources and using them to design amazing workspaces. This strength helped me design different types of rooms and buildings for multiple clients in my five-year career. I look forward to applying my creative skills as an interior designer in your organisation."

"If a client chose to discuss changes with my supervisor or manager instead of me, I'd first reach out to the customer. I'd politely ask why they didn't want to talk about the issue with me. I'd listen actively to their response and use their feedback to develop my skills or personality traits."

"I think I'm an excellent team player. My job requires me to stay in touch with other employees, and I love working in a team. I see it as an opportunity to share my ideas and learn about other fields that interest me. I'm excited to join your team of interior designers."

"I think my skill set is a perfect match for your organisation's needs. I'm aware you need a creative designer and I'm confident my skills and experience would be valuable to you. My education, training, and ability to work well with others are also exceptional. I'd love the contribute to your exciting interior design projects."