We recently caught up with Abercrombie to hear his thoughts on the evolution of interior design. But it was a magazine for professionals, about the profession, and the stand that seemed appropriate to take was, Whatever would lead members of the profession to being more professional. Abercrombie notes many strides the profession has made in the last two decades. Among the advances are school accreditation, strengthening professional associations, and designer licensing. Increasingly, interior designers are charging for their time and services, rather than charging markups on merchandise, says Abercrombie.
Interior design has a profound effect on people.
And we all use the products of the interior-design process. It s a profession full of wonderful people who are genuinely fond of what they do and genuinely fond of each other. What the world needs is a sense of order, security, comfort, and beauty. As our cities become more dehumanized and more difficult to live in, we increasingly turn to interiors for solace, comfort, and serenity, and the role of the interior designer becomes more and more important.