Starting an Interior Design Business

On this course we'll provide you with the essential skills to manage your business as a professional interior designer. You will learn how to market yourself and manage an interior design project and discuss approaches to charging for your creative time appropriately. You will be guided through all the project management steps in detail - including taking a brief, structuring your project, sourcing and coordinating suppliers, invoicing, and dealing with insurance and legal issues. You'll take part in a number of practical exercises and classroom discussions too and receive advice in relation to the advantages of using social media to promote your business.

Course Outcomes

You'll have renewed confidence in facing the client as a designer, know how to charge for creative time and manage an interior design project.

Who Should Attend

Existing or prospective professional interior designers keen to make their businesses successful through marketing and other management techniques. Please note that this course is not suitable for architects.

Level

Beginners

View PDF to explore progression: Interior Design: Your Journey [889kb]

“Amazing, inspiring and very knowledgeable [tutor]. Happy to answer any questions.” - Lynda (December 2016)

“The teacher Mateo was very well prepared for the course. He was very clear on his explanations and very open and honest when giving tips and answering to our questions. I am very satisfied with the course”- Ana (July 2017)

“Matteo was an excellent teacher, giving real life experiences of being in the interior design industry. He was very honest and shared some real insight, which was deeply appreciated and inspiring” - Lisa (July 2016)