How to set yourself apart in a crowded interior design world

Career advice for interior design students

February 10th, 2014 3:02 pm

Congratulations. You have chosen one of the most fun and rewarding careers on the planet. Jenny Schrank and I are super passionate about interior design, and we want to show you how you can take advantage of your differentiating skills, your brand, and your network to set yourself apart from the sea of students entering the market.

The following presentation will discuss key components of a successful career in interior design. A degree is only a beginning; there are multitudes of other things we recommend you do to jump start your career.

Career advice for interior design students from Aga Artka Interior Designer, LLC

To supplement the presentation, we offer you a list of recommended reading:

1. “Now, discover your strengths” by by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton

– my review of the book

2. “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink

– my review of the book

3. “Crush it” by Gary Vaynerchuk

– my review of the book

4. “The Business of Design” by Keith Granet

5. Design: retail Magazine

6. Interior and Sources Magazine

7. Hospitality Interiors Magazine