Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast
Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Design Mentor and CoachA 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 encourage... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsDesign | |||
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Are you building your interior design business in a bubble?
If you’re anything like I was in my early years, you probably assumed the hard part was the design. You thought, “If I can create beautiful spaces, the rest will fall into place.” But what ... more
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll take any client I can get,” you’re not alone. Most interior designers start there — saying yes to every project, every personality, and every request… even when it drains their time, energy, and confidence.
But here’s what... more
The moment you file your LLC… the moment you accept your first client payment… the moment you start working with vendors or contractors…
You are no longer “just a creative.” You are the CEO of your business.
As Danielle Hayden and I discuss in this... more
Have you ever finished a beautiful project… only to realize you have nothing to show for it?
I’ve seen so many talented interior designers pour their heart, time, and creativity into a space — only to walk away without the one thing that helps them ... more
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- The Reason Why I Changed Careers to Become an Interior Designer
Rebecca is one of the reasons why I decided to quit my job and become an interior designer. I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do last year after being in the fashion industry for almost 8 years. I decided to listen to Design Curious and it convinced me! I’m now in school at NYSID in NYC!
Apple Podcasts5bridgettaylor
United Statesa month ago - I have learned so much!
Wow! I love how this podcast breaks everything down to give listeners a clear vision of what it might look like to transition into a career in design. I love all the interviews. It is so interesting to hear about people’s pivots into this career and about the unique niches they have created in the field.
Apple Podcasts5VmarkmanUnited Statesa year ago - Loved this ❤️
This was such a fun, exciting and knowledgeable podcast! As a designer it is nice to tune into people that have the love for design like you. Also, enjoy the advice financially and positively in our crazy world of design!
Apple Podcasts5aluv4designUnited States2 years ago - A wealth of information
A great resource for seasoned designers and anyone that’s interested in the practice of interior design. I appreciate how the discussions are like laid back conversations. There’s a lot to learn from every guest’s experience
Apple Podcasts5Mara MercadoUnited States2 years ago - Great for new designers
Such great advice and motivation for new designers like myself. So much to learn and help you make career decisions.
Apple Podcasts5Cool if you can buy extrasUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #76 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Canada/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Australia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Germany/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Brazil/Arts/Design |
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What is Design Curious about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show consistently covers practical design careers and business strategies for interior designers, with episodes focused on project management, pricing, branding, client experiences, and scaling a design practice. A recurring thread is turning creative talent into marketable value—through systems, mentorship, and real-world case studies from designers who've built successful practices. A standout angle is blending design with business coaching, feng shui, and wellness concepts to help designers attract ideal clients and run profitable studios. Listeners can expect actionable guidance, interviews with seasoned designers, and frameworks to start or grow a design business while maintaining creative integrity.
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1. A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast
2. The Interior Collective
3. Dear Alice | Interior Design
4. The Business of Beautiful Spaces Podcast for Interior Designers | Interior Design Business Pocast
5. How to Decorate
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Design Curious launched 4 years ago and published 185 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Design Curious include:
1. Martha Lowry
2. Amanda Gibby Peters
3. Elle Kwan
4. Donna Hoffman
5. LuAnn Nigara
6. Katie Malik
7. Nicole Roe
8. Julie Stevens
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