The use of technology in the interior design industry is no longer a nice to have, but rather a necessity to run your business efficiently.
Task management plays a huge part in how you manage projects and ensure that nothing gets missed or overlooked. So, we’ve created a task management template that includes each step of your design process and breaks it down into subtasks that you shouldn’t miss.
Since the pandemic began, we have all experienced a major pivotal moment in our design businesses. This has looked differently for many designers in our industry. There have been months where we have been so straight-out busy juggling a scope creep of 20+ projects. It’s like back in design school where you were staying up to finish you final project so you could present on time the next day… except that’s every day and there is no end in sight. And for other designers it’s been a time of self discovery – a time to slow down and really determine the direction of their business.
Need to whip up an interior design quotation? Not sure of the format? Not a problem, we have the only primer you’ll need – and even a free template!
So, you have met with your client and you now have a deep understanding of them, their goals and every intimate detail you have been able to pry out of them. You have worked feverishly to bring all of their hopes and dreams to life! But how do you present your ideas to give them that knockout presentation that will have them scrambling to sign that contract?
In the business of design, there’s only one way to ensure that you are protected when entering a new working relationship – a letter of agreement (LOA) or contract.
Interior design businesses typically have two main revenue streams – product sales and professional services. Historically these two revenue steams are tied directly to your project pipeline. However, it’s not uncommon to have times of a year with a slower project pipeline. Having passive income revenue steams to fill the low times is essential to the long term health of your design business.
No matter the space – hotel room, cute café, a beautiful home remodel, or your own home, the elements are all the same for photographing it. Use this how-to guide to understand how to take photos beautifully on your phone.
We get it. Writing about yourself is hard. And when it comes to writing that perfect bio for your website, review site, or whatever, you may find yourself staring at the screen for (what seems like) hours, racking your brain on how to write a killer interior designer bio.
For an interior designer, a solid interior design process can be the difference between struggling and thriving. Many projects fail because of poor planning, so an ironed-out process that you stick by is essential – and gives you the ability to stay on time, on budget, and within scope.
The font you choose for your interior design business will say a lot about your brand, so being consistent is important; but what about the font you use for your interior design work and presentations? Should you use the same font?
