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Adasia
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What are some good study habits for interior design and business class? #Spring25
I am a junior in high school, and I am wanting to major in interior design!
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Patrick Meyer
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Adasia, please know that is exciting that you're planning to major in interior design! As a junior in high school, developing strong study habits now will set a solid foundation for both your interior design and business classes. These two fields complement each other well, especially since many interior designers go on to run their own firms or work as consultants—so having both creative and entrepreneurial skills is a big advantage.
Adasia, to excel in interior design, immerse yourself in visual learning. Use platforms like Pinterest - www.pinterest.com and Dezeen - www.dezeen.com to explore design trends, architectural innovations, and professional portfolios. Try creating a digital or physical mood board for each design concept you learn—it helps reinforce both terminology and style concepts. Practice sketching regularly, and consider learning basic digital tools like SketchUp - www.sketchup.com or Canva - www.canva.com, which are beginner-friendly and used widely in design. Watching tutorial videos on YouTube channels like "The Design Cure" or "Studio McGee" can also provide helpful tips and industry insights.
For business class, strong organizational habits are key. Use a planner or digital app like Notion - www.notion.so or Google Calendar to track assignments, set study goals, and manage deadlines. Get comfortable with foundational business concepts by using resources like Investopedia - www.investopedia.com to clarify terms you encounter in class. You can also explore free business courses on Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org to supplement what you’re learning and stay ahead of the curve.
Across both subjects, time management and consistency are essential. Set a specific time each day for focused study, eliminate distractions (like turning off notifications), and study in short, manageable sessions to retain information more effectively. Join study groups when possible, and don’t hesitate to ask your teachers for clarification or extra materials. Taking initiative shows dedication and helps you stand out.
Finally, Adasia, start building a portfolio early. Keep samples of your work—from class projects to personal design experiments. Platforms like Behance - www.behance.net or Wix - www.wix.com can help you create a free online portfolio, which will be valuable when applying to design schools or internships. Your interest in both design and business shows great foresight. With these study habits, you'll be well-prepared to thrive in college and beyond.
Adasia, to excel in interior design, immerse yourself in visual learning. Use platforms like Pinterest - www.pinterest.com and Dezeen - www.dezeen.com to explore design trends, architectural innovations, and professional portfolios. Try creating a digital or physical mood board for each design concept you learn—it helps reinforce both terminology and style concepts. Practice sketching regularly, and consider learning basic digital tools like SketchUp - www.sketchup.com or Canva - www.canva.com, which are beginner-friendly and used widely in design. Watching tutorial videos on YouTube channels like "The Design Cure" or "Studio McGee" can also provide helpful tips and industry insights.
For business class, strong organizational habits are key. Use a planner or digital app like Notion - www.notion.so or Google Calendar to track assignments, set study goals, and manage deadlines. Get comfortable with foundational business concepts by using resources like Investopedia - www.investopedia.com to clarify terms you encounter in class. You can also explore free business courses on Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org to supplement what you’re learning and stay ahead of the curve.
Across both subjects, time management and consistency are essential. Set a specific time each day for focused study, eliminate distractions (like turning off notifications), and study in short, manageable sessions to retain information more effectively. Join study groups when possible, and don’t hesitate to ask your teachers for clarification or extra materials. Taking initiative shows dedication and helps you stand out.
Finally, Adasia, start building a portfolio early. Keep samples of your work—from class projects to personal design experiments. Platforms like Behance - www.behance.net or Wix - www.wix.com can help you create a free online portfolio, which will be valuable when applying to design schools or internships. Your interest in both design and business shows great foresight. With these study habits, you'll be well-prepared to thrive in college and beyond.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
Adasia
Ngoc Nguyen
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Hi Adasia,
I majored in Interior Design and can certainly give you a few tips that you can follow before entering college!
One good habit is checking out projects all around the world, they can be about anything, residentials, commercial, hospitalities, examples would be houses, hotels, airports, hospitals, etc. They help you to see different types of projects and the key elements of each, as well as what type of furniture and item are used. This is a very good habit since it's quite simple to do yet can be super entertaining!!
Another one is using good resources when you're trying to do research about certain designs, ArchDaily, Art Digest, Dezeen are a few great websites. You should be able to know the architect, designers, date built and location and other info. This habit helps you to know where to look for information when looking up a project. You should also be able to see the floor plan and some images that shows the interior of the building, such as elevation or sections, or a rendered space.
One more habit that is great is learning to use softwares that help you to model and render spaces. When majoring in interior design, you must learn how to model and render your project, so getting used to them sooner than later will really help you save time! It'll definitely take a while before you can efficient use all the tools, although knowing just the basics can still be helpful! You will use those tools to build any piece of furniture or architecture pieces that you need. Practicing them just 1 hour a day will improve your skills tremendously!
I hope these tips help you while preparing for the future!
I majored in Interior Design and can certainly give you a few tips that you can follow before entering college!
One good habit is checking out projects all around the world, they can be about anything, residentials, commercial, hospitalities, examples would be houses, hotels, airports, hospitals, etc. They help you to see different types of projects and the key elements of each, as well as what type of furniture and item are used. This is a very good habit since it's quite simple to do yet can be super entertaining!!
Another one is using good resources when you're trying to do research about certain designs, ArchDaily, Art Digest, Dezeen are a few great websites. You should be able to know the architect, designers, date built and location and other info. This habit helps you to know where to look for information when looking up a project. You should also be able to see the floor plan and some images that shows the interior of the building, such as elevation or sections, or a rendered space.
One more habit that is great is learning to use softwares that help you to model and render spaces. When majoring in interior design, you must learn how to model and render your project, so getting used to them sooner than later will really help you save time! It'll definitely take a while before you can efficient use all the tools, although knowing just the basics can still be helpful! You will use those tools to build any piece of furniture or architecture pieces that you need. Practicing them just 1 hour a day will improve your skills tremendously!
I hope these tips help you while preparing for the future!
Thanks for the help.
Adasia
PEG MCCLELLAN
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I’m impressed that you are clear on your interests and want to get started on the right path!
I suggest that you ‘put yourself in the world you want to be in’-
Which means volunteer, intern, even interview for positions in Interior Design.
Everyone loves to help and give back, especially if you don’t ask for a job right away, but instead ask for advice and their expertise.
You may come away with a Summer job or part-time experience in the field. Go for it! You’re already ahead because you’re interested and asking questions- good luck!
I suggest that you ‘put yourself in the world you want to be in’-
Which means volunteer, intern, even interview for positions in Interior Design.
Everyone loves to help and give back, especially if you don’t ask for a job right away, but instead ask for advice and their expertise.
You may come away with a Summer job or part-time experience in the field. Go for it! You’re already ahead because you’re interested and asking questions- good luck!
This was super helpful, thank you!
Adasia
You will be successful because you already understand follow up and appreciation- your note of thanks made my day!👍
PEG MCCLELLAN