Ethics

Ethics impact majority of decisions you make, especially as a professional. As an interior designer one should abide by good practices standards to maintain a good relationship with clients, suppliers and other design professional. For example honesty is always the best policy. Not being honest is the first way to lose trust. In the design field word of mouth is the quickest way to make you or break you. If a client has a good experience, been treated fairly and in good ethics they are likely to refer you. Here is a link to a good article and list of “standards” to help maintain good working relationships.

 http://ezinearticles.com/?Professional-Ethics-For-Interior-Designers&id=3116685

The other part of ethics in design is regarding the type of project. Would you design an abortion clinic or a strip club? Where do these fall on your moral compass? In any event when these projects come about you really don’t have time to think, you have to make a decision quick. Whether you get a cold call from a potential client or are approached by your boss. As a designer you must prepare yourself to answer intelligently, honestly and professionally.  The article in the link below discusses another aspect of ethics in design but the way to go about making a decision can be used for any ethical dilemma.

http://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/5729/title/ncidq-news-stretching-your-ethical-muscle.aspx