Our Tips for When You're Just Starting Out

Leveling Up

Some designers are born, but the vast majority are made. At AD, we meet designers all the time who have made a sharp pivot away from a previous job—corporate attorney, financial advisor, nonprofit leader—to follow the siren call of a creative career.

If you’re a dreamer just toying with the idea of jumping into designing professionally, we have plenty of reporting to get you off to a running start. Below, we’ve compiled some of our essential reads for growing your interior design business. (Plus, don’t miss this helpful explainer on how to assemble a compelling portfolio when you’re just starting out, one of many features you’ll find on our newly revamped Grow Your Business page.) And if a formal design education is in your future, don’t miss our updated list of leading interior design schools.

—Lila Allen, Senior Editor, AD PRO

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Learn top business hacks, from hiring and firing to growing your firm

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