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The RETAILER
The only creative type drawn a little bit more into interior design than the rest of the fashion pack . The Retailers are those engaged in the sale of goods and services directly with the ultimate consumers ; they are those also in charge of designing the stores windows and plan the layout of it in order to appeal customers , and those who are determined to communicate their design skills , education and business acumen as professional visual merchandisers . Drawing by day and carving wood by night , as some would say , this creative type is expected to learn the views of what the design process entails and how to justify the selection of a variety of finishes , taking into consideration the value of the field of interior design . Always on the watch for innovative interior aesthetics , from wall colors , window treatments to pillow patterns , that would be just scratching the surface of what a retailer can add to the designer-customer relationship . They go beyond cosmetic concerns to ensure that a space feels harmonious through and through , as much in retail channels as they do in life , for the people around them .
The BUSINESS ECONOMIST
Well , well , don ’ t these Business Economists look very dapper indeed in their fancy little suits and shiny shoes as they head to these big important business meetings ? Ahem , not really , because these are still infant businessmen and women , still running around from lecture to lecture and class to class in their frumpy little sneakers , with no appearance of any cufflink whatsoever . But their strong presence surpasses any fashion rule . Economics is not a collection of facts to be written down and memorized , in the same way as they cannot be judged on the basis of the right shirt and trouser . They have the ability and knowledge to combine economic analysis with the practical aspects of business , while working daily with high-levels of calculus and linear algebra . Business Economists study the ways that society distributes scarce resources and conducts research and learn how to advise all sorts of organizations and trade associations , on issues such as inflation , employment level and interest rates . So yes , if you are looking for the ones who walk with numbers and equations above their heads , it ’ s them . But if he tells you to get tea instead of coffee in the morning , you should better listen . They are the people of tomorrow after all .