The topics they don’t cover in design school — and we know this because our team has gone AND they teach college students. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) for the business side of interior design.
Educational Resources for Interior Designers
FEATURED TRAINING
From Permits to Punchlists: Confidently Navigate Construction Projects as an Interior Designer
Learn how to master the ins and outs of construction projects so you can navigate them confidently—without overstepping your role.
In this two-hour on-demand workshop, you’ll learn how to:
Collaborate effectively with contractors, tradespeople, and clients to ensure seamless execution of your designs.
Understand key phases of construction, from permits to punch lists, so you can confidently guide your clients and know what site visits are essential and how to stay in front of deadlines.
Onboard contractors and clients to set every project up for success.
Stay in your lane: Know who should order what and where your role starts and ends (and avoid the common mistake many designers make).
Price your services for construction administration so you can stop leaving money on the table.
AND MORE!
THE WORKROOM
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-Interior Designer, Waitlist Workshop attendee
“Katie,
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I learned so much I am going to rewatch the design workshop day and take more notes. I love how fast you talk and how much information you provide.
Really and truly I can see how rolling out this package/design day will be great for my business.”
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