interior design careers

14 11, 2023

Building High-Performing Teams

By |2023-11-14T08:24:59-08:00November 14, 2023|Leadership|

Building high-performing teams is critical to the success and profitability of a design firm.  As our industry moves into 2024 many firms are adjusting to headwinds of all kinds.  Many projects have been paused or shelved due to the higher interest rates.  Other firms are adjusting to technological changes in [...]

12 07, 2023

Six Soft Skills Every Designer Needs: Part Two

By |2023-07-12T14:48:29-07:00July 12, 2023|Job Search|

The six soft skills a designer needs continue in today's post.  These last three soft skills are critical for designers growing into leaders in their firm and in the larger community. You can view the first video here. The full blog can be read here.

9 11, 2021

Incorporating Sustainability into Design Practices

By |2022-10-20T13:10:50-07:00November 9, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

One of the significant challenges faced by architecture and design industries is incorporating sustainable practices. In The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, Jason F. McLennan said designers should "eliminate negative environmental impact through skillful, sensitive design." The task requires an immense amount of understanding and awareness infused with a sense of accountability [...]

26 10, 2021

Attract the Top Candidates in the Interior Design Industry

By |2022-10-20T13:10:50-07:00October 26, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

The interior design industry is currently booming, with a growth rate of approximately 4.5%.  Outstanding growth!  In a competitive market like this, companies are constantly on the lookout for top candidates who are enthusiastic, qualified, and creative. Design firms continuously adapt to the industry’s fast pace and search for the [...]

13 07, 2021

Take a Break from Work

By |2022-10-20T13:10:51-07:00July 13, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

With the last year’s pandemic, the work environment has changed. More people are working from home or working in a hybrid situation. This has led many employees to come to the point of fatigue, feeling overworked, and depression. The trend for Americans to be overworked is not new. Twenty percent [...]

6 07, 2021

How to Increase Trust and Psychological Safety in the Hybrid Workplace

By |2022-10-20T13:10:51-07:00July 6, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

Promoting psychological safety is not a one-time effort but a process of communication and understanding, as well as responsiveness and decision making. When looking at how technology affects psychological safety in the workplace, it is important to consider the entire picture. These days, even retail design jobs are affected by [...]

29 06, 2021

Get Past Your Creative Block

By |2022-10-20T13:10:51-07:00June 29, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

Every creative has experienced some degree of a creative block. Creative blocks are not limited to only traditional visual artists and writers. All creatives, including designers in interior design jobs and architecture jobs, look for ways to tap into creative ideas when they've hit a wall. There are different reasons [...]

22 06, 2021

How to Make a Great Impression at Your New Firm

By |2022-10-20T13:10:51-07:00June 22, 2021|Blog, Architecture, UI/UX|

Making a great first impression at your new firm can be fun, exciting, and a little unnerving. So naturally, you want to connect with your coworkers and feel comfortable in your work environment. If you’re a naturally outgoing person that possesses a lot of confidence, meeting people may be more [...]

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