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Jun 2024
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93\\ Pro Tips to Make Your Life Experien...

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
About this episode

Are you doubting your decision to switch careers to interior design, thinking you'll start with a blank slate? Or are you new to the field and feel unprepared because you lack real experience?

Here's the thing: you are not going into an interior design career empty-handed. You have a lot of skills and life experience that you can bring forward with you.

In this episode, I explore how to turn your life experiences into design gold. Whether it's a trip you've taken, a movie you've watched, living in different homes, or even just the way your own home is set up, these experiences can inspire and improve your design skills, making your projects more functional and beautiful.

Don't miss out on these insights that can help you move forward in your career with confidence. Tune in now and start turning your everyday experiences into design success!

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Learn how your daily life experiences can inspire your design ideas and help you create stunning, functional homes that clients will love
  • Discover actionable advice on observing and analyzing home layouts and features so you can avoid common design mistakes
  • Gain the confidence you need to switch careers and start in interior design

Check out the show notes >>> Pro Tips to Make Your Life Experiences Boost Your Interior Design Skills

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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

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