Practice Management/Career Development

It's more important than ever for designers to network, build skills and market themselves.

SUMMER 2009 - When interior designers are integrated into the project team from day one, clients benefit by achieving the highest-quality end product.

WINTER 2009 - When clients are forced to cut their budgets and watch their bottom lines, interior designers must find ways to do more with less.

WINTER 2009 - The next generation of interior designers may be unlike any before it. But interior design firms are crafting new, inventive mentoring methods to develop the skills of younger designers.

SPRING 2008 - Millennials at work.

WINTER 2009 - In search of creative projects, some inspired interior designers look beyond traditional design fields and find lesser-known markets for their services.

WINTER 2007 - Even the best projects can fail if end-users reject the new concept. But communication goes a long way when it comes to securing buy-in.

WINTER 2007 - Gaining expertise in your client's industry not only keeps you focused on the bottom line, it also makes you a better designer.

SUMMER 2007 - Step into your clients' shoes and learn how to set yourself apart from the competition.

SUMMER 2007 - To take advantage of booming global economies, domestic firms are opening offices around the world.

SPRING 2007 - Learning to communicate with C-Suite executives elevates designers to become valued consultants.

FALL 2005 - Interior design's most senior positions strive for the perfect balance of business savvy and creative talent.

FALL 2008 - Small firms prove that when it comes to Interior Design, size doesn't matter.

WINTER 2005 - Clients aren’t what they used to be. They’re more.

WINTER 2005 - Sometimes, the secret to professional success is as simple as making a list.

WINTER 2007 - Sometimes it’s tough for designers to stay passionate about their profession day after day.

WINTER 2005 - How four veteran business owners risked, sacrificed and triumphed in self-employment.

WINTER 2007 - Interior designers stand to learn a lesson in teamwork from industrial designers who draw insight from all walks of life.

WINTER 2009 - Many interior designers choose to manage risk and make themselves more marketable by diversifying their areas of practice. But more are branching out geographically, as well — from Eastern Asia to Western India to the Middle East.

FALL 2006 - Every project has a lesson to teach. It’s up to designers to apply those lessons to future work.

FALL 2006 - Designers keeping a watchful eye on project contracts ensure that both they and their clients are protected and happy.