Never send your design fee as one big number!! I had an email from a designer this week about a fee proposal she is putting together for a large residential project. She has been working in the industry for...
Interior Design is Stressful! (here’s what they don't tell you about working as a designer) Interior design can look like a glamorous career from the outside and there is a lot to enjoy about it. BUT...the reality of working as a designer is very different...
Your client texts at 4pm Friday and wants changes ASAP (here's what to do) It’s Friday at 4.17pm and you get a message from your client: "Sorry to message on a Friday but Tom has finally looked at the FF&E schedule and he hates...
When a potential client messages you and asks what your fees are, here's what to say When a potential client calls or messages you and asks what your fees are you may be tempted to do one of two things. The first is to send back...
Your client just put your design through AI and has “feedback”. Here’s how to handle it Has this happened to you yet? Your client takes your concept or plan and drops it into ChatGPT then comes back to you with "feedback." If you haven’t experienced this...
How to build a multi 6-figure design business with no employees There’s a big myth in our industry... If you want to grow your design business and be able to take on more projects, you need to hire a team of...
