Thank you so much for sharing. If self taught, do you have any specific resources you would recommend? Reply
Thank you for this! As a self-taught designer I am always battling feelings of not being/doing enough. I so appreciate your transparency! Reply
These are some great tips, especially #1 about drawing, it’s definitely always a work in progress and everyone has a different style. Myth #2 is a little subjective towards being a residential interior designer and I think that should be clarified. When working for an architectural or interior design firm on commercial jobs a degree in interior design and even NCIDQ licensure are required. If not, you are mostly consulting and your liability is at zero for the most part in your drawings. Educated and certified interior designers are pushing the field of interior design forward with high levels of research and advocacy, I wouldn’t want to diminish that value for those who do have that background or the educators in our field. Just wanted to share my viewpoint! Reply
Thank you for this. As a half college-educated, half self-taught designer, it is still intimidating at times. But, I’ve learned WAY more through my own design business than I ever did from design school. I’m determined to be myself, do my best and grow and learn along the way. I love what I do, regardless of whatever comes. Reply
Thank you for this! I’m on the edge of this decision right now, so it’s very timely. I admire what you’ve accomplished so much and can only hope to be as brave someday (soon!!). Reply
This is a great article! Your timing is insane. I am a house flipper and have practiced my interior design skills through that avenue but I’m looking for more education on the design aspect as well as client relationships. I so look forward to your article on specific resources or courses we can take for self taught designers! Reply
Thanks so much for this!! Would you recommend learning CAD or any other software to someone trying to get into the field? Or is there any thing else you are looking for from a junior designer you would hire? Reply
This was extremely helpful! I am starting my own interior decor business and I am so scared and intimidated! Since it is all self- taught ! Any advice on web or app to make a 3D room model instead of drawing? Reply
This is so great!! If you could share some of the resources/classes you’d suggest that would be so helpful! Reply
Tq for this sharing. A good reminder for me as a self thought, quite a newbie in the world of interior design & styling.~ Studio McGee’s fan from Malaysia 🙂 Reply
Thank you for your words of encouragement and expressing yourself so openly.Sheyrl JensenS & A Design StudioHermosa Beach Reply
My dream for 3 or 4 years now is to be an interior decorator/designer. I got introduced to it by watching interior design shows in hotels on family trips. My friend also did a interior design project for school and I got more and more interested in it. We are getting an addition and my mom is letting me help with so many elements of it. I love your show and your target collection. Thank you so much for inspiring me and making me happy and sure about my dream. Reply