We break down what designers, draftsmen, architects, and interior designers actually do, why the differences matter, and how to pick the right pro at the right time. We show how 3D design, clear selections, and code requirements affect cost, speed, and stress from concept to keys.

• What a residential designer delivers in 3D and blueprints
• Where a draftsman’s 2D plans shine for builders
• When an architect’s stamp, liability and MEP coordination are needed
• Counties, HOAs and code layers that trigger architectural review
• How interior designers create clear selections and pricing
• Best timing to bring interiors into the process
• Budget vs vision clients and how that changes the team
• Reducing change orders with live iteration and look books
• Practical cues for choosing the right role for your project
• The core job of a designer: translate dreams into buildable instructions