top of page

New: Become an Interior Designer Live Course Coming Soon!



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

 
 
 

Kommentare


bottom of page