New: Become an Interior Designer Live Course Coming Soon!
- Shira Charles
- Mar 18, 2024
- 3 min read

I am THRILLED to announce that I will very soon be opening the doors to a comprehensive, 10 class course on How to Become an Interior Designer...without needing a degree. The best part is, this has been inspired by teens. I have been saying for years that our schooling system is failing us, & I'm not alone in that sentiment. I have wanted to one day create an online school program where smart business professionals, experienced trades people & anyone who has built up a significant life for themselves...gives micro courses on their subject matter. Who better than to teach highschoolers, then the people they are wowed by. It's honestly one of the benefits of social media these days. Interning & apprenticeship for the fields that are naturally pulling you/your teen...is the best way to guarantee success.
This course is not exclusively for teens, it really applies to anyone looking to get into interior design at any stage in the game. Just like me...when I was in my late 20's.
This course will have limited physical space at my studio in Englewood, but will be open virtually as a live webinar.
And now for the most exciting part...a list of what you can expect to be learning. Keep in mind it may change slightly, but this is the general curriculum overview.
Can't wait to see you there!
Step 1: Identify Some Basics
What legal things are involved in being a designer?
What legal things are involved in running a business?
What technical skills are important to have as a designer?
What technical skills are important in running a business?
What are different niche types of design?
What are different roles within interior design?
What are different non technical skills required for different role personality & responsibilities?
What are some basic skills anyone in the professional world should have?
Understanding Attention to Detail
Step 2: Begin the Basic Skills & Basic Design Knowledge Journey
Intro to Sketchup
Intro to Space Planning
Step 3: Mood Boards
Intro to Materials & Material Applications
Basic Attention to Details Rules
Learn to Read Plans
Step 4: Building a Portfolio from Scratch
Learn what a portfolio is meant to show
Learn who the portfolio is speaking to
Learn best portfolio layout templates
Learn best portfolio contents
Learn how to create necessary contents without experience
Step 5: Design Library & Design Boards
What is a Design Library
Most important DL contents
How to Create an LLC intro
How to apply for trade accounts & order samples
Step 6: Learn how to Build Your Resume & Apply
What’s your personality type & why it matters
What matters most in a resume
What happens after resume is complete
How to identify where to apply & why
Interview 'How To'
Step 7: Be Your Own Business Basics
Identify key differences in working for a firm, or for yourself
In depth legal factors to consider & LLC
Can I call myself a designer without going to college?
What is a P&L & why it matters
Surface dive into pricing, purchasing, invoicing, tracking
Step 8: Extra Nuggets
How to properly review contractor proposals & pricing
Identify what is missing - drawings edition
Identify what is missing - proposal comp. edition
Identify all design elements in the room exercise
Step 9: Market Thyself
Identify what you love most about the design world
Identify what makes you & your work uniquely YOU
Intro to most important elements of your brand
Build your own logo
Create your own SM kick-off account
Write your bio!
XOXO
Shira
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