Careers in Interior Design

Transferable skills for design

Tom Dixon's lighting and furniture design brand sells products to over 60 countries.

What makes a designer stand out? Furniture designer Tom Dixon believes it isn't just about good design training. He spoke about the need for transferable 'peripheral skills' in the design industry.

Develop Your Career

Get skills for interior design

If you are interested in a career in interior design but come from a completely unrelated industry, this does not have to hold you back. Many leading designers started off as career changers with a desire to develop their creative side.

Develop Your Career

Designing your business space

Steve Curtis founded Space Design Studios in 2000. The company has designed for homes, restaurants, hotels, shops and offices. He shared 7 tips for new businesses seeking a well-designed site.

Industry Insight

Commercial interior design

Mark Bithrey is director of B3 Designers, an architectural interior design firm. Founded in 2002, B3 work on commercial interior design for restaurants, bars, hotels, retail and exhibition spaces.

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Residential interior design

Dan Hopwood runs his own interior design company whose clients include bankers, lawyers and celebrities. He recreates stunning interiors, combining modern and more traditional designs.

Industry Insight

Being an interior designer

Jayne Webb has been running her own successful interior design business, Southover Design, for the past 11 years.