How to Build an Interior Design Portfolio that Sells
How to Build an Interior Design Portfolio that Sells July 23, 2021 Your Portfolio is Your Marketing Brochure. It Should Scream Your Personal Brand. Building a portfolio that sells your interior design skills may feel overwhelming, especially if you are a student without professional experience. You may be asking yourself what should be included, how […]
How Understanding Your Clients’ Brand Makes You a Better Interior Designer
How Understanding Your Clients Brand Makes you a Better Interior Designer July 20, 2021 Why it’s Critical to Understand your Client’s Brand before Designing I talk a lot about branding as it relates to you or your design business. But, what about your client’s brand. Today, we are talking about why it is essential to […]
My Best Interviewing Tips for Interior Design Students
My Best Interviewing Tips for Interior Design Students July 16, 2021 Preparation Will Help You Stand Out Among the Crowd It is tough out there right now. I am hearing it from many students and recent graduates. The finish line is just around the corner (or even happens during the pandemic.) That interior design degree […]
10 Ways to Find a Design Intern in Today’s Market Place
10 Ways to Find a Design Intern in Today’s Market Place July 13, 2021 10 Ways to Find a Design Intern in Today’s Market Place If I was a betting woman, I would guess most design internships happen through word of mouth or networking. Unfortunately, we have now spent a year without networking events. This […]
A Step-by-Step Guide for Interior Design Students to Finding an Internship (Or Job) Using LinkedIn
A Step-by-Step Guide for Interior Design Students to Finding an Internship (Or Job) Using LinkedIn July 9, 2021 Your Internship Search Starts with LinkedIn This last semester, I got a question from a design student asking if she should join LinkedIn. I wanted to reach through the computer and kiss her because it was a […]
Professional Development: A Closer Look at Developing Emerging Professionals
Professional Development: A Closer Look at Developing Emerging Professionals July 6, 2021 Interior Designers Aren’t Born; They are Developed Through Ongoing Education Not too long ago, I was thinking about my commercial design students and the amount of information I was cramming down their throats. I am often frustrated with myself that I can’t seem […]
3 Marketing Indicators Every Interior Designer Needs to Track
3 Marketing Indicators that Every Interior Designer Needs to Track June 29, 2021 Understanding Marketing Effectiveness Helps Interior Designers Focus on What Works Marketing can fundamentally contribute to your interior design business growth, but if you don’t know how your marketing is performing, you waste your time and money. You may think you know what […]
How to Improve Efficiency in Your Interior Design Firm Through Business Processes
How to Improve Efficiency in Your Interior Design Firm Through Business Processes June 22, 2021 Whether you’re a solopreneur or part of a larger team, processes can help you. Lately, I have been absolutely obsessed with how to get more work done. There are days that I work 12 hours to only feel like I […]
Instagram Videos: About, Best Practices, and How to Use Them for Your Interior Design Business
Instagram Videos: About, Best Practices, and How To Use Them For Your Interior Design Business January 7, 2022 If you’ve stuck around long enough, you know that Instagram is an avid adaptability machine. From its humble beginnings of being a small photograph-sharing platform to being one of the top social media platforms with more than […]
The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Resume that Recruiters Can’t Wait to Read
The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Resume that Recruiters Can’t Wait to Read January 5, 2022 Remember the last time you were on Google or scrolling through social media when suddenly, a random ad popped up? It displays a five-second clip perfectly tailored to your needs and sucks you in immediately. Most likely, this has […]