Designer vs. Architect

A designer is someone who assists in designing the interior elements, like the flow of spaces, influencing style, and material selection in creating a building or space, while an architect creates detailed drawings of a building or structure and oversees its construction.

Designers have many tasks in-home or commercial design, such as consulting with homeowners who are looking to remodel their home, creating residential plans with 3D photos that display the functionality of the interior space, and overseeing the build and installation of their design. They may also be involved with obtaining proper permits when necessary.

An architect designs and directs the build of a home, public or commercial building or structure, by taking both physical and practical space into account, along with a focus on aesthetics. Keeping track of project details, budget, deadlines, and progress are also part of an architect's job. Perhaps the most crucial component of an architect's job is creating the blueprints for the building or structure.

Here are the key differences between a designer and an architect:

• Architects are responsible for designing the exteriors and interiors of homes, buildings, and other structures

• Designers only focus on the interior of a home or building, by creating a visually appealing space with colors, patterns, furniture, and accessories

• Architects are in charge of construction projects from conception to finishing the build

• Designers only perform their job after an architect's job is finished

• Designers may participate in the restoration or renovation of a building or structure

• An architect mostly focuses on new building projects

• Architects have higher salaries than designers