Well, I'm back again and talking about more contemporary issues that affect the interior design industry. This weeks topic is globalization. Globalization has been rising in popularity in the industry for a while now. Through research, I have found that those few architects and designers that have taken the plunge and use global influence have not only benefited through customer satisfaction but also globalization has given them a larger area to reach people. Globalization gives designers the opportunity to spread their business beyond the general area and into the entire world. It makes them more diverse and help provide an easier way to receive products. Through globalization, designers make connections with other countries and look beyond the common trend of their area. "Most firms unable to establish a foreign presence do well to develop a foreign network of architectural practices and local vendors with whom they can partner effectively to help resolve local implementation issues, such as foreign code compliance, local means and methods, filing and building permits and product outsourcing" (Interiors & Sources, Alisse). I also found through some research that designers that use global influence do not follow trends. Shelley Boyd states that in her designs "It is important to source both locally and globally, however in being able to source globally she is able to bring unique and different pieces to my clients. I think personal style and enjoying the pieces that you have selected is just as important as following a certain theme" (DesignBuildSource). I agree with Shelly. Its important to bring something unique to each space. Taking the clients personal experiences and adventures is a great way to bring global influence to all of their home. So that's what I have found out about this contemporary issue so far.
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