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How do interior designers successfully build a strong client base to establish themselves as independent professionals?
I’m going to school to study Interior Design, and I hope to work for myself in the future. How can I start early to share my work with the world? #Spring25
As an interior designer, how do you balance wanting to design in your style with your client's vision on projects?
I'm a high school senior planning to major in interior design at RIT next fall. I have always wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to work with my hands to build. Throughout high school, I have taken both engineering and carpentry electives, which have allowed me to explore my passion....
Is it worth getting a Master's degree in interior design in order to advance in later in the career field, or is a bachelor's degree enough?
What are the requirements if I were to pursue a Master's degree. Would I need to study something slightly different yet related, such as architecture or interior architecture as majors?
What are some strengths or benefits that can come with being an interior designer? What are some weaknesses or challenges?
I'm aware it can be mentally challenging, yet also fulfilling when you help out a client, but what are some things interior designers endure that aren't always talked about?
Is AutoCAD 3D still necessary in #2025, with tools like SketchUp and 3ds Max available?
I’m an interior designer from Thailand with over 5 years of experience. I’m now based in Denver, CO and currently applying for drafting/interior-related jobs in the U.S. I’ve mostly worked with SketchUp for 3D modeling and rendering, and I’m also familiar with tools like 3ds Max and Revit. But...
How can I use a degree in electrical engineering in a creative career? #Spring25
I'm studying electrical engineering in college, but I want to have a career that's creative, with art and imagination. Do you have any ideas on how I can combine my degree with my passions? #Spring25
What steps should I take if I plan on possibly majoring in Interior Design for college, while in high school?
I already took an "Essence of Fashion Apparel and Interior Design" class my Sophomore year, and am currently taking Marketing 1, soon taking Marketing 2 next year. I've been to a few colleges in my state, and most of them seem to have fairly good programs to offer. However, I'm a little stuck...
I want to become an interior designer how could I start preparation in middle school?
I’m in 8th grade and want to know how i can start to prepare in middle school?
If AI is taking over the world, do I need to double check my career options? (You know, entertainment industry, arts, lit.)
Kinda worried... About my singularity and existence.
I have a question for Interior designers what is your favorite part of the job?
I am Andrea I am in 6th grade
Art or Design technology IGSCE?
so in my school, we have art and DT (design technology) as separate IGCSES, i want to be an architect/interior designer, technically, taking DT would be more useful and easier for me to take rather than art/both. i just want to know since im not entirely sure if it is necessary for unis n stuff!
What do you enjoy most about interior design?
I wanted to know what different things people enjoy while working as an interior desgin
How to become a personal shopper?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a personal shopper!
Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How can I choose a good college option for interior design? Can I also have a course for event planning while in college?
Hello, I am looking for colleges for interior design that are available for me to come over and visit the campus. I am in Colorado and a Junior in high school currently. I want to know if I can also take a course so I can start party planning while in college.
Thank you.