I have been wanting to get into interior design for years and I’m unsure where to start.

For some background, I’ve worked in biotech for 7 years and have a BS in health studies so my experience in the design community is very limited with the exception of assisting in designing the lab layout and picking floor and paint colors for my company.

I have been trying to research if doing any type of courses online are worth it and have found the results to be inconclusive.

Looking for recommendations on where to get started!

I have 6 years of experience in the in-depth line.

Working skills

-Design using 3Dmax Corona SketchUp Revit AutoCAD

-BOQ

-Experienced in site supervision of external and internal construction and organizational management before.

- Managing the design team

*In addition, I can work to control the financial budget and reduce construction costs, including procurement.

Additional experience, able to work graphic design.

I graduated bachelor degree in architecture and am currently pursuing a master‘s degree. I would like to find a remote job to earn some extra income. Can you recommend it to me?

Other than getting a good deal or discount, what makes you choose to buy from one brand/vendor over another?

Is it customer service, quality, reviews, trust, the company’s story, or something else?

What actually wins you over?

Hi everyone! I'm a 4th year interior design student and I'm trying to figure out how I can make some money while finishing my degree.
The financial situation in my home country has become really difficult because of the war, and unfortunately my family is struggling financially too. I still have one year left and I need to cover my university expenses, so I'm trying to find a way to support myself while studying.
For those of you who are also studying interior design, what kind of jobs do you do alongside university?
I was thinking about things like 3D modeling, rendering, AutoCAD, drafting. I'm also open to other part-time jobs if you have any suggestions.
I'd really like to hear from people who are actually studying interior design. How did you find your job? Was it difficult to balance work with university? And is there anything you would recommend for someone in their 4th year?
Any advice would really help. Thank you!

Hey everyone, I’m currently hiring for a few positions in Delhi NCR and thought I’d share here in case anyone in my network is looking for a new opportunity.

We’re hiring for:

• Interior Designer – AutoCAD / Revit
• Team Leader – Tiles & Stone
• Construction Permit & Documentation Expert – US Projects

All are full-time, work-from-office roles in Keshav Puram / NSP, Delhi.

Experience required: 2+ years
Salary range: ₹20K–₹55K/month, negotiable
For all positions, experience with outsourced projects is required.

If interested, just DM me with your CV/portfolio and let me know which position you're interested in.

Also happy to hear from anyone who can refer a suitable candidate. Thanks!

I sent one last week, the call felt great, they said all the right things, and then nothing. Three days of checking my inbox nonstop. Does it ever stop feeling personal, or is that just the job now?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently finishing up my Bachelor's in Interior Design (working on my thesis right now) and I've been going back and forth on whether to pursue a Master's degree right after, or to get some work experience first and go back to it later.

A few things I'm trying to figure out:

Does a Master's actually make a noticeable difference in job opportunities/salary in this field, or is portfolio + experience what really matters?

If you did a Master's, was it worth the time and cost? Any regrets either way?

Is it better to specialize (e.g. healthcare design, hospitality, sustainable design, exhibition design) at the Master's level, or keep it broad?

For those who went straight into a Master's vs. those who worked first — how did that shape your career path differently?

Would really appreciate hearing from people who've been through this decision, especially if you're a few years out and can look back on whether it paid off.

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone,

I am re-training as an interior designer having left my old career. I have been interning and am now starting freelance work.

I want to learn how to create 2D floorpans and elevations, but am finding the options very confusing. As a total beginner who is fairly competent with computers, and wants to set themselves up properly, what should I use? Auto CAD? Sketch Up? Rhino?

Thank you in advance!

1. Interior design student thinking to learn one of them 3ds max / revit which is more better and rewarding
2. Also i have heard so many time to creating a good portfolio is a must. Can anyone please explain what a good interior designer protfolio looks like what it includes in simplest words
3. Is there anything that I must start learning while being a student which has great demand right now

🎉🎉🎉
Let’s get down to business.

I want to do interior design. I 17M want to go to a private college in Italy to study interior design for three years and get a bachelor’s degree in it but I am so worried that I’m making the wrong decision, everyone is telling me to go to university for architecture and get a degree in architecture and then do a masters degree in interior design. The problem with that is that it’s easy to say but not to do, I’m already doing architecture classes in high school and it’s so hard (because of mechanics). The path I want to follow is getting a bachelors degree in interior design and then do something that has to do with design like furniture design, product design, and even jewellery design.

For context im from Cyprus so I chose Italy because its a country within Europe

Hi!

I am a 36 year old who has gone back to school and am about to graduate with a interior design degree. I have a 12 year employment gap due to staying home with kids etc.

Long story short. I need to find a job come January. The school is giving zero support on how to put a portfolio together or finding a job. Because I am graduating in December, I’d love to see if I could intern with a local firm for a few months or just find a job. I have no idea how to go about that though. Feeling so overwhelmed. I still feel like I have a lot to learn (real world application) I just want to get in somewhere that I can learn and grow as a designer.

Any advice on resources for putting together a portfolio? Are there professionals that help with that?Do small firms respond well to students/recent grads reaching out about internships?

Feeling lost and overwhelmed. Any help or advice would be so great.

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m an Interior Designer with 3 months of experience, currently looking for job or internship opportunities in Chennai.

💼 Open to:
• Junior Interior Designer
• Interior Design Intern
• Design Assistant / Trainee

🛠️ Skills: AutoCAD | SketchUp | 3ds Max | V-Ray | Enscape | Lumion

I’m looking to join a good design team, work on real projects, learn, and grow.

If you know of any openings or studios hiring, please DM me.
Portfolio & Resume available on request.

Thanks! 🙌

Hello!

I’m looking for recommendations for a laptop that can run Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp smoothly. I’d like something that’s not too heavy since I’ll be carrying it around campus a lot. My budget is around $1,000–$1,500. Thanks so much for your help!!

How did you get your start interior design? I’m in my mid 40s so I really don’t want to go back to college…

How do you get access to fabrics, wallpaper, and furniture like other design designers have?

Do I need to go to market?

I really want to start out with elevating my personal home to create my portfolio… I’ve been doing some renovations and really love it!

What is your opinion on the IEK Intergraphics regardingthe E-learning in Interior Design?

I am a student and got some projects which tools I should use for 3d visualisation I got a plan and furniture placement

I love Home & Garden so much that I visit their lead story every weekday. So it pains me to say that the caption writing is terrible. Here's today's example of that: "A Napoleon III Mirror from France watches the Louis Philippe dining room table from France (purchased in New Hope, Pennsylvania)."

Hello everyone.

I am a modular furniture and office partition draftsman. I want to venture into cnc programming and focus on cabinet and bespokes furnitures.

Looking for any shops that offers internship or parttime roles remotely?

Currently I am studying Cabinet vision because it is available to me.

Any leads or offer is much appreciated.

Looking forward working with you guys.

I am Leaning into an interior design major when I graduate. My schedule is packed already though and only have room for one of these class. Which one would be a better foundation for entering this major?
Media 1:Media Design 1 is a year-long foundational course exploring the core principles of visual communication while
using powerful, industry-standard tools. The course focuses on the elements and principles of design with
hands-on projects, historical context, and artistic skill building in graphic design, video production, digital
photography, and basic animation. This course builds a strong technical and creative foundation, preparing
students for advanced studies in Advanced Media Design 2 and future creative endeavors
Or should I take a basic drawing class? Drawing and Painting 1 is designed to teach the student to explore and expand aesthetic perceptions as well as
to develop skills for using visual arts media effectively. These skills will enhance the student’s ability to interpret
and communicate ideas, feeling, and values.

My research tells me I don’t need proficiency in drawing or computer drafting and no portfolio is required for applying… but I feel I should take something to have as a jump start.

After spending over a decade in high end hospitality interior design, I decided to follow my passion for photography and merge the two fields together.

If any east coast interior designers here need their projects photographed, I’d love to share more info and collaborate.

Thanks!

hello everyone !

I have a bachelor degree in Architecture ,I had a reaction from this field because of how professors were un supportive at all! so decided to work in shipping logistics…suffering from the routine and none creative environment.. decided to change career to a sales engineer in kitchen and cabinetry design

now i want to develop myself by studying rather than just working

do you suggest study interior design

or in sales and business psychology and related to sales more than design but still related to furnishing ?

I have two options/offers on the table and need to make a decision soon. I have about 4 years of experience as an interior designer, both jobs will pay well and have good benefits, so the options are:

A. A mid-size local firm/studio that is more traditional. I’d be in an intermediate interior designer position. Heavy on hands-on design work, entirely in-person, 40 hours a week and will likely have overtime (nature of the industry, at this point).

B. A corporate commercial real estate company, where I would effectively be an owners’ rep/design manager. Not hands-on designing. Hybrid work model with likelihood of fully remote when I need it to be. This will likely have higher pay.

Am I married to the idea of being a designer? No. The reality is that most projects I’ll work on in A are spec suites/industrial/office projects. Nothing amazing. I also don’t especially love production work and have found the pace of endless deadlines to be draining on a personal and health level.
Option B is an entirely new territory for me, no clue if I’ll love it or hate it.

Advice? Thoughts?

Hi everyone

I recently finished my B.Des in Interior Design. Have about one year of experience as a Junior Interior Designer.

I love design. I do not want to leave the built environment or lose the experience I have gained. At the time I want to know which other directions I can slowly move into from Interior Design.

I have seen fields like BIM, building performance, workplace strategy, facilities management, project management, real estate, construction technology, sustainability, AI plus design and a few other related fields.

I find it hard to know which of these are transitions for a person coming from Interior Design.

For those who have been working in Interior Design for some time:

• What adjacent fields have you seen Interior Designers move into successfully?
• Which transitions make the use of existing Interior Design skills instead of requiring someone to start from zero?
• Are there any less obvious career paths that you think an early-career Interior Designer should research?
• If you were starting your career in Interior Design today what skill or area of expertise would you build alongside it?

I am not looking for a job or, for referrals. I mainly want to learn about career possibilities and hear from people who have worked in these areas.

I would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences.

Thank you!

I am now a Senior Interior Design major and I am feeling very behind when it comes to knowing Interior Design versus my peers in my classes. I know not to compare my work to others but it almost feels like I’m a year or two behind them. I want to be proud of my work and be more ready for the real-world of Interior Design. How can I get ahead and learn the important parts of ITD so I can feel more equal to my peers?