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Blog 8

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

(1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.
My brother bought a new house and wanted to touch up and paint the walls so I'll be helping them do that. I will also be designing a patio.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

I plan on meeting my 30 hours by making sketches of what the patio could look like. I will then show those sketches to my mentor, Rey, and he will give me feedback on it. When the sketches are complete, I will start putting the patio together. This includes painting, going out and looking for furniture, and then putting all the pieces together. 

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your working EQ?  

My EQ is, “What is most essential in designing a room?” and the best way to figure out the answer to this is to go through the process of designing a room.  I’ll try to take the same steps interior designers make when they have to decorate, and that would help me get the same experience they go through. I would even have my parents be my “clients” where I would have to get things approved by them and make sure they like all the sketches.

(From left to right: Me, Andrew, Rey, Louis, Lorrie)

I get to work with some of the most amazing and talented people. Their talent was recognized by a magazine and this is the group picture that's getting placed inside. I forgot the name of what magazine we're getting put into, but it's some bilingual fashion magazine that had Sofia Vergara from modern family on the cover of their last issue.
I learned a lot about the place and people I work with the day we had this photo shoot. I've come to know that Rey 3 Design Collaborative is not just another interior design business, but it is unique in the way where personality, heart, and soul are poured into every single design. They've got passion in what they do and their designs show it. They are talented, but even with all the talent they've been gifted with, things don't come easy. There has been tears (It's been noted that Lorrie made Rey cry once), struggles, and hardships in getting all the final pieces put into place. The people at Rey 3 Design lift each other up and together help figure out what carpet would go best with the dark wood floors and red walls. They've got so much passion for what they do and they wouldn't trade all those hardships in to do anything else, because even through all the stress in making sure the right walls get painted and the bills get paid, they're doing what they love and that's what makes them happy. Most importantly, they can be themselves when they work, and they work together.

"Five years from now you might not even choose to be an interior designer, but no matter what you decide to do, make sure you be yourself when you do it" -Rey

Second Interview Questions

• What interested you in becoming an Interior Designer?
• What process did you go through to become an Interior Designer?
• How did you start working here?
• Have you learned more through experience or school?
• What are some challenges you encounter as an Interior Designer?
• What kind of impact does being an Interior Designer make on your life?
• What is some advice you would give to someone who is pursuing this career?