How I became an interior designer- my biggest lessons & advice if you want to be a designer
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
- Sharing my journey from the very beginning, how I became a designer, how I got my first project, how I built my company and team, what held me back at the beginning, what my biggest challenges were, how I became successful, advice for others wanting to become an interior designer, what software we use, what soft skills you need to be a designer, what I look for in employees, how I attract projects and clients globally and what my biggest goal is right now. Answering all your most requested questions! A must see if you love interior design and want to start your career in this industry.
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“You are only as good as your portfolio”
“You attract what you put out there”
love that ❤️
Thank you
she looks like a Kate Middleton, does not she?
She does!
Yes
I’ve always thought so too! 😀
Yessss she does
Thank you I’m flattered 🤍
I’m currently stuck in that dark uncertain time after college, just like you described, where I just graduated with a degree I couldn’t care less about and I always wanted to do Interior Architecture. So thank you for this video it really motivated me and made me feel like I too, can do it ♡
You are not alone and you’ll get through this. Remember it’s not a race, your life will unfold just as it should. Get lots of varied experience- it all helps get you where you want to be. A lot of pressure at this stage. I really empathise and remember it.
This was a BLESSING! So much sound advice and encouragement, whether you're interested in design or something completely different. I would never have thought you were self-taught. NEVER! I feel like I owe you tuition for this. Thank you so very much, Sophie. You're a class act.
Thank you ☺️
Did you have to take the state test to become a designer or are you really an interior decorator? There is a difference. I am a retired designer and never could have used the title without a degree and passing the state test.
@sheenaquagray7159 There is so much more than the average person even thinks about to become a decorator. I would suggest you get some training by applying to help a professional. I have had students from our local colleges offer to work without wages in order to obtain some hands on knowledge. It is usually required when studying to become a designer. In my state, you can call yourself a decorator without becoming a designer. If you run into one unhappy client, it could break you. Hopefully I have answered your question. I'm happy to be of help to you. Just don't call yourself a designer. It could get you into a world of trouble!
A shout out to all interior designers who don't always have a degree but have a talent and passion to design beautiful spaces. My journey has been very similar to Sophie's and I love every minute of it.
I agree ..I have a textile design degree and I've ended up working as a project manager in charge of an interior decoration firm which executes interior finishes for palaces and private villas in the Middle East...completely out of my original scope of what I was trained to do but very much related as it's all about design and pattern !
How was this even possible ? I feel stuck . I want to be an interior designer but I can not afford 30k per year for 4 years degree
@@muysatisfiedwhere 30k per year is available bro?
Hi Sophie, your children will watch this one day and be proud of you. As you said, don't be hard on yourself re the balance. Thanks once again for being so open with us.
Thank you so much! I hope they will feel like they were always my priority even if i did occasionally have to go away. Makes me focus on being more present when I can. 🤍 appreciate that as I do feel guilt sometimes
Aw that’s so sweet.
Loved this ❤ Thank you for sharing your non-linear career journey. It’s good to hear people reach their goals in a “non traditional” way.
This is why you're (for me) "the royalty" of interior design!🤗
This is SO refreshing and motivating. Thankyou for sharing Sophie!♥️
You are so welcome! And thank you for your support 🤍
Love the ‘realness’ of this interview. Very interesting. Well done Sophie! 👏👏👏
This has been my favorite video thus far!! I just adore how genuine you are. Your projects are gorgeous, but you can tell what a kind person you are from videos like this one. I'm manifesting that one day I will be able to hire you and your team to design my home. Fan for life! Keep up the wonderful work Sophie!
Thank you so much! That’s so kind. I’m so glad I have an audience here where I can be myself 🤍☺️
Thank you so much Sophie for this video (and for answering my question on soft skills!) You are such an inspiration to me :)
I want to share a little story about initiative. My education and career are firmly in healthcare but I also wanted to get a bit of experience in some other areas before I graduated. So during school I worked as the first part time staff in furniture sales at a small but amazing company. After a few months I heard there would be other part timers coming in so I did up a sales and admin manual to help with their training. Did it on my own time and sent it to my boss thinking it could be help for them. I didn't expect anything in return. Well - they were so impressed that they not only gladly entertained my request for a pay raise but also gave me a full time job for my gap year, which ended up being such an amazing year. Although I eventually returned to my career path in healthcare, I've maintained those incredible relationships with my bosses and peers from that company. And it all started because I spent a few days putting together a training manual. You gotta "just do it" sometimes.
She’s so classic and honest. A very encouraging video. I’m so glad to find you and hear your story. I can tell you’re a bit introvert but you’re so talented and beautiful, especially the way you speak and the way you explain the design. I feel like whatever you touch or choose is so luxurious!
Love your down to earth personality. You don't over sell yourself, you just let your work do the talking ❤
Thank you so much!!
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’m 32 from Iowa, USA. I love your channel and I admire you. Most excellent example for anyone wanting a career in interior design.
I’m so glad my videos found their audience in you and that it is helpful to you. 🤍 a big wave to you in Iowa! 👋🏼
Such an honest insight and it proves that Design is either in your DNA or not. Finding the training that suits your life and ambition is key to giving you the confidence and a basic understanding the rest is built on experience. Such good advice for those wishing to enter ID to learn the hard skills that will be useful for a busy designer looking to hire - great advice to call and ask what software prospective employers work with so you are seen as keen to enter the industry and add value from day one. Sharing the low points of running your own business too is important as everyone assumes it is so easy however the responsibility to clients and employees is a huge commitment. We creatives by default normally do find the business side challenging and it can be draining especially for solo designers so having you share your experiences with honesty gives us all a boost! Good luck finding your ideal studio, thanks for sharing.
Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for being transparent and sharing the truth about your life and career. Hardly anybody gives you specifics about how they got to where they want to be. They just say hard work, believe in yourself, etc. It fills me with hope to see how beautiful life can turn out to be, even though there are real struggles along the way. You reminded my heart that it's not easy, but it's attainable.
A teacher once told me that my portfolio was as good as my worst picture. I'm glad you hear you reiterate it. I live in LA and it's a dog-eat-dog's world. I was blessed to go to the #1 film school in the world, but what I didn't do was go to business school. I realized right after I graduated that this city is packed with talent, but without business knowledge, you have no idea of what you are doing, so honestly, I think you took the perfect path. Nobody can teach talent, that's God's gift to you! How to use it and make money off of it ... that's a much-needed education, and that's what you did. Be proud of your wisdom!
I wish I knew you in person to thank you. For now, please receive a warm hug from a struggling artist. Blessings to you and your team.
I can not thank you enough for being so generous providing career advice for those who want to pursue this career path! I really enjoyed hearing about your Mom and her home renovation work. Also, I liked how you were adamant with your school counselors about wanting to pursue interior design--it is amazing that they arranged that special opportunity for you. Love your work and love that you love what you do!
I think a lot of magical thinkers could benefit from such pragmatic "manifesting" advice. Constantly making choices that move your trajectory in the direction you want to go sounds like a very rational and believable strategy
This was everything (including the silk ha ha)! I LOVE that you went into detail about your thoughts and insecurities.. these are the things that almost everyone goes through but no one says out loud, so they need to hear it. You're such a breath of fresh air Sophie. Thank you for sharing such personal stories. Mum guilt is real! One of my favourite episodes!!
I have been following you since the very beginning and so pleased to see how far you have come. Thanks for sharing
Really enjoyed the realness and all your tips. Thank you Sophie and team
What a lovely person. Very honest, very candid, good on you Sophie.
Sophie! You touched on all my questions and concerns. I found what you said so inspirational and real. I love how you said you knew at 5 years old. Me too! So funny!
Congratulations on the new space. The simplified table scape is refreshing. Wishing the best for the New Year.
Love this, some points were very relatable.
I’m delighted that you found your dream office! Great interview and thanks for the reminders about forging ahead with diversity and manifesting.
I just discovered you and cannot say how similar our stories are and how much I can relate to you. You're my new inspiration as I've just started my own design firm. Thank you for sharing ❣
Your style is the epitome of what I love about interior design! ❤
So inspiring! Thank you for this video
Such brilliant advice for business owners as well as would be interior designers. Your authenticity and genuineness shine through.
Thank you for sharing your journey ups and downs. It showed that road to success is not linear...and that hard works is a big part of that! One thing i love about your design is storage space...and timeless style. Wish you and team more success in future.
Wow Sophie so very inspiring & I am very motivated (honestly I awaken that way daily) to use your esthetic- thank you for all you do !
you inspire me sophie ...!! love your journey ❤💐
What a wonderful candid interview! Thank you for being so real about everything. You have great advice. I'm sending this to a young lady aspiring to be a designer and I know it will encourage her.
You are in a class by yourself.I love your work it just leaves the eyes in awww!!!you are amazing!!
I really appreciate your honesty & vulnerability regarding your work-life balance. The feelings are soo real and it can often appear like everyone else can do it all so why can't you, but not many people mention the amount of help they have and the big difference it makes.
No one is able to do everything all by themselves and mothers shouldn't be expected to. Even with help it's still a challenge. The amount of pressure we can put on ourselves sometimes is just unbearable. Love your work btw and your best will always be enough. Children are soo forgiving and loving that our effort to do our best as parents will always go a lot further than any expected result.
I love watching the creative inspiration that you pour into your projects, and looking at the lovely timeless spaces you design. Could you please do a video on selecting carpeting? Much needed for our living space.
Thank you! Enjoyed the interview,love your design style and your genuine relatable personality! Stay blessed😊
Loved the video and the GLOW you have is beautiful. I remember my career advisor telling me the same thing when i said i want to be an interior designer. She tried to put me down the business route. Glad i stuck to my passion
You are such an inspiration. Really enjoyed and learned quite a bit. I really want to get into interior design, and this has been very useful.
You are so unbelievably talented, interior design was definitely your calling. I would love to see a video on some of the design/business mistakes that you or your team have made and how you fixed it.
Thank you so much for such a personal video. Grear tips for someone wanting to get in the business. I can't wait to see all of your new collections. I hope you find the perfecr spot for your showroom.
Dear Sophie, I can't get out of my amazement! What a great, informative and personal video! I enjoyed every second because I think you are very credible. It becomes clear that despite adverse circumstances you never lost faith in yourself and your success. And that is the most important message for me, besides all the work you certainly put into your career. And this message is incredibly inspiring and motivating. You have my respect! Bravo! All the best for you, your family and your team! And please continue to provide us with your beautiful videos. 😊
Sophie, you are so elegant and graceful. 💕 Thank you for creating these beautiful vlogs! 🎉
Your story is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
What a fascinating video. I so admire your openness and the advice you give. I am sure both will resonate with many people…..what a shame you are so far away from my home in Australia. 😥
Wow, this is amazing stuff! What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Great vlog. If you have the eye and passion for something like interiors then it’s irrelevant wether you have had any formal training or not. You’re the proof! I love the real , frank conversation.
I always love interior design, not quite sure if I'm talented, seeing your interview is inspiring, thank you for your sharing ! Hope one day when you can take on an intern I got the timing!
Sophie, you are the only ID that I would COMPLETELY trust to renovate my house! And I have watched many!
Thank you for keeping it real in this and all of your videos. Your work is prodigious and beautiful. You have shown me that great interior design is real work and that it is something I can accomplish for my personal home if I take the time to be thoughtful about it. I can do it! Thank you.
You can! ❤️
Love love love your style and skills. Brava!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉
Sophie, I learn design and a way to improve the life style, thank you ❤
Thank you very much for this video, so motivating !! ❤
Hey! Sophie I am so so glad to see you back and I really really missed your videos so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful day always💫🙂💓
Thank you so much!! Have a great day and thank you for giving me such a warm welcome back ☺️
You are back! How exciting! 🤍🤎🤍
Thanks for the welcome back ☺️
Thank you for sharing your interior design story, I have always been curious about your journey. I also wanted to let you know how much I enjoy my Coze robe. I asked for it for last Christmas and was so excited to get it, it is by far my favorite fluffy robe ever! I would like more things from your collection at Coze but will see if Santa is able to come across the pond again! 😊
Sophie i always windered how you got into interiors so I have really enjoyed this episode.
❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing your information. I learned from your experience even I am in a complete different field working.
What an incredibly gracious talented beautiful lady your success is so well deserved loving your style and informative videos 💖🤗
Sophia you’re amazing designer and kindness, you inspire me always.. all the best for you
Huda from Abu Dhabi
Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing ❤Love your design style
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 🤍
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Everything you said rings so true. All the best for the future ❤
Thank you so much! Wishing you all the best
Sophie I so enjoyed this wonderul interview! You are so open and honest about your work and life and its very refreshing to see , especially with the unreasonable expectations which social media seems to set up . Thank you
Thank you, sometimes we all need an antidote to the fakeness. It’s also invigorating being able to be honest and share. You realise there’s nothing to be ashamed of 🤍
Amazing as always I absolutely love your designs so classy can’t wait for the next one 💐
Thanks so much 😊
I’ve just built my House looking at fencing soon 😁 great and interesting as always Sophie x
Wow Sophie this is such a hugely encouraging video. Thank you so much for sharing. I have my own business, not in interiors, but I find you so inspiring and authentic x
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your support and yes every business has its ups and downs. I can’t imagine doing anything else 🤍
Eh impressionante como você eh uma pessoa forte , competente e muito generosa , você se doa em vários sentidos , sempre amei designe de interiores mas nunca lutei por isso , gosto que eu faço mas olho p sua caminhada e admiro-a demais , parabéns e que Deus continue abençoando -a
Sophie! Recently discovered this channel on RUclips and been absolutely devouring your videos. Please please please help me - the large rug your lounge where you answer the interview questions- where can I get one like it!! ❤
What a lovely and helpful video!
Wow, super creative, it's scary! In every aspect! Fascinating story on how you started and where you are now, really gripping, loved it all and Congratulations, you're simply the best, end of, I mean your team too, they are amazing. And yes, looks (and even speaks) like the Princess of Wales, imagine if the 2 would meet, now THAT would be a fascinating video to watch!! I'd love it. The Queen of design meets the future Queen of GB ❤❤xx
When you get your new showroom, I promise I will be there to visit.
Looking forward to it 🌾
Excellent video. Elegant and honest. Thank you ☺️
Super informative and interesting video! Definitely making notes! 👀🩵
How is it possible I missed her in Marbella.. have been watching her videos all summer.. in Marbella ..
You both were great, I learned so much about you and your interior design firm. Thank you this was wonderful!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Always was stoping my self , because I do not have degree in interior design... You are inspiration. So many people were saying to be ,what designers without diploma are decorators.
I loved every bit of the interview. Valuable tips for free.. love your work and wish u all the best 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for opening up, choosing to be vulnerable and sharing about your journey.🌹It's very inspiring! You have a very beautiful home! ✨And you seem to be a beautiful person both inside and outside ❤️
Thank you so much!
Sophie you are an amazing woman. You inspire me. It would be my great dream to meet you in person. I wish you great success.
Sophie, you are amazing!😍
Your work is amazing !! You are so TALENTED in everything you do!!!!🤗🤗🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much!! You’re so kind 🤍☺️
What a wonderful, frank background to Sophies career!
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful outfit. Thanks for sharing your journey. And to continued success.
Thank you! You too!
Great advice. ❤❤❤❤❤
Inspiring story, thank you for sharing😊
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! What candle do you have lighted? It’s in a black container
Great interview and helpful answers ❤ I already miss the style of the videographer who used to create the videos for Sophie.
I wish I would have had your advice when I was a young girl in Interior Design School. Back in the 1980’s before we had CAD drafting, one would have to be able to render. I did so well in drafting, prospective drawing and designing but lacked the talent to draw proficiently. At my college we had to pass a sophomore portfolio to continue on and sadly my drawing skills did not make the cut. I ended up getting a Masters Degree in History and I do love my job in law, however, I will always regret giving up on my dream to design homes. I could have gone back in the mid 90’s and used CAD and other programs to render. I love your channel, very inspirational. ❤
Tbh I never thought aomeone sophisticated like Sophie would work in a restaurant, please dont get me wrong I dont wanna underestimate restaurant industry as I also worked in a restaurant myself, just listening such details about her past makes me feel more connected with her and how successful she became in her business which gives me hope! ❤ thanks for sharing genuinely!
Good evening Sophie, I'm from the Netherlands. If you would make a video about kitchens in the future would you be able to talk about how to display all the cooking knifes? There are magnet boards you can attach to the wall for example. Would love to know how you would to this. I would love to see the knifes I cook with when I walk into the kitchen.
Really missed your videos after not seeing any for a month so glad its back. I remember asking about where you source the thin bedspreads so happy to know you are actually bringing out your own! Hope to see more colours in the future. hint: a blue/navy :p
I’ll work on it!! 🤍 need the taupe ones to be successful and they’ll let me bring out more colours 🙏🏼🤣
Wonderful to hear how you became an interior designer! We have a podcast episode & RUclips video about changing career to interior design and we think it would be a great listen for anyone who would like to hear more about it 😊
Absolutely excellent
Thank you
I enjoyed listening/watching your journey as a Designer. I am a baker and your video inspired me. Keep up the Good work!
I'm so glad! Thank you for watching 🤍
So informative. Lovely to hear Rich in the background! I wondered were he might pop up after SheerLuxe. Love your videos 🇦🇺
Thanks for watching! Yes I love Mystery rich’s style- I’m sure I’ll film more with him ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing your journey as an Interior Designer Sophie-this was such a good video.
Even more so when I realised the videographer was none other than 'mystery Rich'!!! How amazing
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Glad you enjoyed it! And rich is such a talent- always used to love his videos on BTS
I always watch your videos, they are amazing! Two months ago you did a fantastic renovation and it was called Palatial apartment part one house tour. You did a gorgeous kitchen I fell in love with. Could you please tell me what countertop it had and please make a video of the pros and cons of different types of countertops. 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you!
I’m new to the UK and I have just learnt of the “ computer says naaa “ sketch a few days ago. You referencing that at the least expected time made me almost wet my pants. You’re both talented and funny ❤
So interesting.. I love her total style obviously , but also that she is quiet, considered, honest
Thank you
She talks like princes Kate. I like her style of communication..and absolutely utterly loved loved her home decors.
Sophie , me encanta tu trabajo , tienes una alma muy linda, saludos desde New York.