
8 Reasons to Invest in a Portfolio Website
Whether you’re into design, photography, or have a green thumb, investment in a portfolio website for your hobby or business is an excellent tactic to build your business. So, if you’re still not certain that you want to invest in a new…

4 Web Design Tips to Help Your Business Flourish
You might think web design skills are an unnecessary luxury due to services that offer built-in templates for your website. However, if you pay attention to key trends and use good tactics, it improves your online presence. You might even experience…

The Pros and Cons of a Design Business Launch from College
Do you dream of your own interior design business launch? Are you near the end of your time in college and wonder whether you should start to make plans? Do you currently work for clients part-time and want to take your business to the next…

6 Things You Need to Know to Find Your E-commerce Niche
Finding an e-commerce niche in an ultra-competitive environment is not easy. There are many niches within the interior design business, but there are also niches that you might want to develop that compliment your current business plan. At…

DIY Tactics for Writing a Logo Design Brief
The development of a logo design brief is daunting to some, but we are here to show you the steps to take for your project. Every growing business must have a unique logo to build a brand, and for many, the best way to get one is by contacting…

Content Marketing; Illustrations that Make a Difference
Content marketing with illustrations is one of the most effective tools you have to promote your business. Graphic images are more than color and shape. They tell stories and also problem-solve through imagery. The right graphics build brand…

Design Business Logo; Fast and Easy DIY Steps
In order to create a strong brand, every interior design business needs a design business logo. As a business person in the interior design field, your company name, logo and website design are especially important. Since your business is centered…

Analytics is Worth Looking at Even for Interior Design Firms
Companies collect and analyze data to get a better handle in all departments of their operation. For years I fought involving myself in looking at analytics because as a designer I didn't think I knew how to read it well and apply techniques…

5 Tactics to Streamline Your Home Design Projects
Whether you design a new look for your own home, or you do home design work in a professional capacity, it won't be as enjoyable or cost-effective if you allow the project to proceed without effective tactics to streamline your projects. As…

Interior Design Business; Creating an Effective Website
When it comes to effective website design, there is a lot more happening beneath the page than images and content. In order to make sure your site's visitors browse, learn, or eventually buy, you need a consistent and thoughtful design. This…

Surface Trends 2018 Seen at The International Surface Event
The Designhounds were on Location in Vegas at The International Surface Event and I was honored to be representing as one of four professional trend spotters. Don't just take my word on what was HOT, follow the other Designhounds as well, to…

Design Business; 3 Ways to Diversify Income
As a veteran of the design industry, I have witnessed good times and bad. It has taught me to not assume that every year will bring in the same amount of income. As a matter of fact, during the recession, I saw many design businesses close…