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Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast

Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast

著者： Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Design Mentor and Coach
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 A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer. Welcome to the Design Curious podcast! Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money. With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started. Discover if interior design is the career for you!Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Design Mentor and Coach アート
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  • 176 | A Modern Approach to Feng Shui for Interior Designers With Amanda Gibby Peters

    176 | A Modern Approach to Feng Shui for Interior Designers With Amanda Gibby Peters
    2026/02/02
    As interior designers, we spend so much time thinking about how a home looks, but what if the real question we should be asking is how a home feels?If you’ve ever walked into a space that was beautiful on paper but somehow felt off, heavy, or uninspiring, this episode is for you.I sit down with feng shui expert Amanda Gibby Peters to explore how interior designers can intentionally work with energy, layout, and environmental cues to create homes that genuinely support their clients’ lives. We talk about why clutter isn’t just visual noise, how bedrooms quietly reveal how someone values themselves, and why the front door might be the most overlooked design opportunity in a home.If you’ve been curious about incorporating feng shui into your interior design process, but worried it would feel too “woo,” too rigid, or too disconnected from modern design, Amanda breaks it down in a way that feels practical, intuitive, and deeply aligned with how designers already think. This episode will help you design spaces that don’t just function well, but feel grounded, supportive, and truly reflective of the people who live there.Featured Guest:Amanda Gibby Peters is the founder of Simply Shui, a modern, mission-driven approach to feng shui that helps people design spaces that support their highest potential. With a master’s degree in professional communication and over two decades of experience, Amanda is known for making feng shui practical, intuitive, and accessible. She is the author of Simply Shui for Every Day and the host of the top-ranked podcast House Therapy.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✳️ Why feng shui is not about rules, superstition, or “fixing” bad energy✳️ How interior designers can use feng shui as a filter for prioritizing design decisions✳️ The three most influential spaces designers should focus on first✳️ How bedroom design reveals self-worth and impacts daily energy✳️ Why furniture placement, light, and flow matter more than décor trends✳️ How to collaborate with clients’ goals using environmental metaphors✳️ Simple feng shui principles designers can apply immediately in client projectsRead the Blog >>> Modern Feng Shui for Interior DesignersNEXT STEPS:🎯 Join My Design Mentor and start building a design career with clarity, confidence, and support, 👉https://rwarddesign.com/my-design-mentor⁠ Check out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design Grab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps0:00 Introduction and Guest Bio2:50 Amanda’s Skeptical Path Into Feng Shui8:36 Feng Shui in Design Projects11:47 Practical Feng Shui Tips for Designers21:03 Balancing Energy in Client Spaces26:39 Common Feng Shui Misconceptions29:48 The Role of Feng Shui in Modern Design32:24 Amanda's Resources and Offerings
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    37 分
  • 175 | Design Skills Series: 6 Skills Interior Designers Need (That Aren’t Taught in Design School)

    175 | Design Skills Series: 6 Skills Interior Designers Need (That Aren’t Taught in Design School)
    2026/01/26

    If you’ve ever wondered why design school didn’t quite prepare you for the real world of interior design, you’re not imagining it. I hear this all the time—from designers who invested years (and money) into a degree, and from those who skipped school altogether and worry they’re already behind.


    The truth is, many of the skills required to run a successful interior design business are not taught in the classroom.


    In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually matters once you leave school and step into real client work. These are the foundational skills that determine whether your business thrives or struggles. And no, they’re not about picking the perfect sofa or designing custom furniture—although those matter too.


    My promise is simple: I want to help you identify the other skills you need to develop—skills that design school often overlooks—so you can create a strong foundation, run a profitable interior design business, and enjoy a sustainable, fulfilling career doing what you love.


    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    ✔️ Why business skills are non-negotiable for residential interior designers

    ✔️ How understanding pricing, margins, and markup protects your profitability

    ✔️ What it really means to create a luxury client experience

    ✔️ How technology, AI, and systems can support (not replace) your creativity

    ✔️ Why branding and storytelling matter more than graphic design alone

    ✔️ How leadership and decision-making shape client trust and confidence

    ✔️ The personal skills that help designers manage time, overwhelm, and growth


    Read the Blog >>> 6 Skills Interior Designers Need That Design School Doesn’t Teach

    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join My Design Mentor and start developing the skills that truly set you apart. 👉https://rwarddesign.com/my-design-mentor⁠


    Check out our Designer's Playlist!

    *️ Start Your Interior Design Journey

    *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer

    *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


    Timestamps

    0:00 – Introduction

    2:54 – Skill #1: Business Skills for Interior Designers

    5:10 – Skill #2: Client Experience and Service

    6:45 – Skill #3: Technology, AI Literacy, and Systems

    9:24 – Skill #4: Marketing, Branding, and Visibility

    11:38 – Skill #5: Leadership and Decision Making

    13:20 – Skill #6: Personal Skills for Success
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    16 分
  • 174 | Core Elements Every High-Converting Interior Design Website Needs With Elle Kwan

    174 | Core Elements Every High-Converting Interior Design Website Needs With Elle Kwan
    2026/01/19

    “A good website really should be qualifying your inquiries and increasing them as well.”


    Does your website actually do that? Or does it simply exist as a gallery of pretty images while you continue to explain yourself over and over again in emails, DMs, and discovery calls?


    If you’ve ever hesitated before sending someone your website link, or felt a little cringe when a potential client says they want to “check out your site,” this episode is for you.


    Today, I’m sitting down with Elle Kwan to unpack what separates a beautiful website from a high-converting interior design website — one that supports your business, filters your inquiries, and reflects the true level of your work.


    She shares about what should actually be on your website, the most common mistakes designers make with their online presence, and how to know when it’s time for a website redesign.


    If you want your website to feel like a confident extension of your brand — and a tool you’re proud to share — you’ll want to listen closely.


    Featured Guest:

    Elle Kwan is a website designer and copywriter who works with interior designers whose work deserves the spotlight but whose websites aren’t fully reflecting their expertise. With a background in journalism and luxury publishing, Elle brings together strategy, storytelling, and design to create elevated online presences that attract dream clients, larger budgets, and meaningful opportunities.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    ✳️ Why most interior design websites fail to convert visitors into inquiries

    ✳️ The essential criteria of a high-converting website for interior designers

    ✳️ How storytelling, case studies, and testimonials build trust and authority

    ✳️ The difference between Instagram marketing and website strategy

    ✳️ Common website mistakes that create confusion and low-quality leads

    ✳️ When it’s time for a website redesign and how to recognize the signs

    ✳️ What questions to ask before hiring a website designer


    Read the Blog >>> Core Elements Every High-Converting Interior Design Website Needs


    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!


    Check out our Designer's Playlist!

    *️ Start Your Interior Design Journey

    *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer

    *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

    Timestamps

    0:00 Introduction and Guest Bio

    2:30 Elle Kwan’s Background

    8:01 What Should Be In an Interior Design Website

    10:51 How Can Your Website Help You Stand Out as a Designer

    16:12 Common Website Mistakes Designers Make

    18:39 Signs It’s Time for a Website Redesign

    20:33 What to Ask Before Hiring a Website Designer

    24:28 Elle’s 3S Framework for Website Consultations
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    29 分
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