Listen "So You Want to Be a Designer?"
Episode Synopsis
Betsy Helmuth shares her journey in interior design, emphasizing the importance of education, professional classes, and hands-on experience. She discusses overcoming self-doubt and building a portfolio. The episode also introduces premium membership and announces a new YouTube channel.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:31 Betsy Helmuth's career journey 2:42 Discovering a passion for interior design 3:10 The necessity of formal education in design 4:35 The value of professional classes 6:02 Gaining hands-on experience 7:45 Building a portfolio 10:48 Overcoming the fear of not being good enough 16:54 Announcing the YouTube channel
- Practical experience and small classes often provide more applicable interior design skills than formal education programs. - Building a portfolio can start with redesigning your own space and gradually taking on projects for friends and family. - Gaining hands-on experience, even through unpaid internships or volunteer work, is crucial for developing interior design skills.
Additional show notes:
Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question.
Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes.
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.
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0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:31 Betsy Helmuth's career journey 2:42 Discovering a passion for interior design 3:10 The necessity of formal education in design 4:35 The value of professional classes 6:02 Gaining hands-on experience 7:45 Building a portfolio 10:48 Overcoming the fear of not being good enough 16:54 Announcing the YouTube channel
- Practical experience and small classes often provide more applicable interior design skills than formal education programs. - Building a portfolio can start with redesigning your own space and gradually taking on projects for friends and family. - Gaining hands-on experience, even through unpaid internships or volunteer work, is crucial for developing interior design skills.
Additional show notes:
Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question.
Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes.
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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