Typical Work Environment

A furniture designer is a professional that designs and creates different types of furniture. Each piece of furniture that a furniture designer creates must serve a few different purposes. First of all, it must be functional. It must also be practical, comfortable, and attractive.

Every new furniture design starts with a basic concept, or idea. A furniture designer then creates a drawing of this idea using traditional and modern methods. They will often sketch their designs on paper first, for instance. Computer software can then be used to create a more intricate and detailed design.

The computer created design will often include all different aspects of a furniture design, including how the piece is put together and what materials are used to make it. Most furniture is made from a combination of wood and metal. Some furniture, such as couches and chairs, will also usually be covered with material, which should be soft and comfortable as well as attractive.

Once a furniture designer finishes a design, he will then usually create an original prototype of the piece. Some furniture designers simply create furniture designs that are meant to be mass produced by large furniture manufacturers. Other furniture designers will work closely with individuals to create custom pieces of furniture.