136: Do You Need an Interior Design Degree?
11/14/23 • 16 min
This week is a special replay of a past episode, episode 35, Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? This question is consistently among the ones I am most frequently asked, and so now, about 100 episodes later, I want to make sure we address this important topic again. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so in this episode, I share my personal path to becoming an interior designer as well as alternative paths you could take. If you’re thinking about becoming an interior designer, this episode will help you determine the direction that’s best for you.
Featured in this Episode
Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot
Featured beverage: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth Co
Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle
Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.
Connect with Rachel Larraine:
Interior Design Resources
Houzz (Affiliate Link)
This week is a special replay of a past episode, episode 35, Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? This question is consistently among the ones I am most frequently asked, and so now, about 100 episodes later, I want to make sure we address this important topic again. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so in this episode, I share my personal path to becoming an interior designer as well as alternative paths you could take. If you’re thinking about becoming an interior designer, this episode will help you determine the direction that’s best for you.
Featured in this Episode
Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot
Featured beverage: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth Co
Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle
Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.
Connect with Rachel Larraine:
Interior Design Resources
Houzz (Affiliate Link)
Previous Episode
135: Networking Newbies: Top 5 Mistakes New Interior Designers Make
This week, I’m taking on a suggested topic from a podcast listener, a new interior design firm that wants to learn more about networking. I believe networking can be a gamechanger in the interior design industry, so learning how to make meaningful connections from the start is really important. But when you’re new, there’s a few common mistakes you might make. I’m sharing 5 of those mistakes and how you can avoid them so you can start building a strong network right from the start.
If you’re looking to build your network and you’re in the San Diego area, I encourage you to join us for the next ASID meeting and a live audience podcast event. It’s all about how to publish your work and get noticed, and we’ll have a publisher, a photographer, and a PR person giving their tips. The event is November 15 at 5:30 PM in Encinitas. To learn more and join us, visit the designcoven.com/join. This event is a free community event.
Featured in this Episode
Featured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot
Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.
Connect with Rachel Larraine:
Interior Design Resources
Houzz (Affiliate Link)
Next Episode
137: How to Publish Your Work & Get Noticed
I’m excited to share with you the first episode we’ve recorded with a LIVE audience! I moderated a panel all about publishing for an ASID chapter meeting held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Encinitas. We covered the key components of getting your work published, including hiring photographers, building your social media, and pitching your stories to editors with our talented and expert panelists: Architectural Photographer Jim Brady, President & Group Publisher at Modern Luxury Ken St. Pierre; and nationally-recognized communications expert and Creative Director of Experiences, Alexandria Ott.
Jim, Ken, and Alex generously shared their perspectives on how interior designers today can stand out and get their work featured, whether they’re seasoned designers or are just starting to build their businesses. There’s so many amazing tips shared in this one discussion, and the best part is that you can put many of these tips into action today! Even if you weren’t able to join us live and in-person for this session, you can still soak in all the info and the energy when you listen to this episode.
Featured in this episode
Featured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot
Connect with Our Panelists
Jim Brady
Ken St. Pierre
Modern Luxury Websites:
Modern Luxury on Instagram:
Alexandria Ott
Chrome City Creative
Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.
Connect with Rachel Larraine
Interior Design Resources
Houzz (Affiliate Link)
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