Whether you're in high school, switching careers, or just starting from scratch, the things I did to kickstart my design career are available to you right now. No degree required. No fancy studio. Just three things that genuinely matter. Master design software early SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit. I know it sounds intimidating, but there are free versions and tutorials all over the internet. The earlier you start, the more natural it becomes, and by the time you're working with real clients, it'll...

Most people come into the interior design world thinking there are two options: residential or commercial. And within that, either you work for a firm, or you work for yourself. That's it. That's the whole picture. It isn't even close. The range of what a design career can actually look like is something that doesn't get talked about enough, and I think it's one of the main reasons so many talented people end up feeling stuck or like this industry just isn't for them. It's not that design...

I've reviewed a lot of portfolios over the years, and I can tell you the ones that stand out have very little to do with how many projects are in them and everything to do with how they're put together and what they communicate about the person behind them. If you're putting your portfolio together right now, or wondering why yours isn't landing the way you hoped, this is for you. Attention to detail, meaning everything This is the first thing I look for, and honestly, the thing that tells me...