What It Takes To Be An Interior Designer

About this episode

This episode explores various roles and pathways in the interior design industry for aspiring designers.

Interested in a career in interior design but not sure where to start? In this episode of Dear Alice, we break down the many roles within the interior design industry, including designers, decorators, stylists, project managers, drafters, and showroom professionals. We also cover different paths into the field, from interior design school and certifications to internships and hands-on experience, along with the essential skills needed to succeed in today’s design world. Shop Alice Lane: ⁠https://alicelanehome.com/⁠ Sign up for our Insider Rewards Program: ⁠https://alicelanehome.com/pages/insider-program ⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/alicelanehome⁠ & ⁠https://instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors ⁠ Follow us on Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHome/⁠ Go to ⁠https://cozyearth.com/pages/dearalice⁠ for 20% off your Cozy Earth order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Alice Lane

Topics covered

• interior design careers
• roles in interior design
• skills for interior designers
• paths to becoming a designer
• interior design education

Keywords

• interior design
• designers
• decorators
• project managers
• internships
• certifications
• skills

Sponsors

Cozy Earth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Facebook, Megaphone

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