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Question 23 of 30 for our Interior Designer Mock Interview

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Question 23 of 30

Tell me about a time when your design idea clashed with the vision of your client or a team member.

As an Interior Designer, you will not always be on the same page with your client. It is, however, a significant part of your role to ensure that you achieve a common understanding. The interviewer wants to hear that you work collaboratively and are willing to adjust and modify when communication roadblocks or design hiccups occur.

Using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result), give a story-based example that describes a time when your design ideas clashed with the vision of your client or a team member. Be sure to highlight your communication style and conflict resolution approach, finishing your answer on a positive note.

If this situation has never happened to you, that is great! Simply share that you haven't had this experience before, and then discuss what your course of action would be if you encountered the issue in the future.

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  • 23. Tell me about a time when your design idea clashed with the vision of your client or a team member.

      How to Answer

      As an Interior Designer, you will not always be on the same page with your client. It is, however, a significant part of your role to ensure that you achieve a common understanding. The interviewer wants to hear that you work collaboratively and are willing to adjust and modify when communication roadblocks or design hiccups occur.

      Using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result), give a story-based example that describes a time when your design ideas clashed with the vision of your client or a team member. Be sure to highlight your communication style and conflict resolution approach, finishing your answer on a positive note.

      If this situation has never happened to you, that is great! Simply share that you haven't had this experience before, and then discuss what your course of action would be if you encountered the issue in the future.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on July 5th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "For me, as an experienced Interior Designer, one of the essential parts of the creative process is the initial brainstorming phase. When I am helping a client to envision what they want to see, it takes asking a lot of questions. In this discovery stage, I akin my approach to that of a counselor. I walk my clients through some design ideas and tell them about the process required to deliver the results. Some clients have concerns or opinions of their own. (Situation) One client, in particular, insisted that their preferred design style was minimalistic; however, they had a strong draw to the mid-century modern look. (Task) I was curious about the appeal since I found that their initial discovery and the conversations we were having mid-project were clashing. (Action) I offered samples and asked many specific questions. (Result) It turns out that my client did indeed prefer a minimalist look; however, they loved the clean lines, shapes, materials, and fabrics used in mid-century modern design. Once I was able to overcome that communication roadblock, the project went off without a hitch."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on July 5th, 2020