Designers Around the World interviews real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business in countries all over the world. As you'll see these designers have all different backgrounds and experiences, but I think you'll be surprised how similar we all are too.
Read MoreDesigners Around the World interviews real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business in countries all over the world. As you'll see these designers have all different backgrounds and experiences, but I think you'll be surprised how similar we all are too.
Read MoreThe Real Designer Series talks to real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business. As you’ll see these ladies have all different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing they all have in common is that they have taken my course, The Golden Blueprint.
Read MoreThe Real Designer Series talks to real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business. As you’ll see these ladies have all different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing they all have in common is that they have taken my course, The Golden Blueprint.
About Andrea Jagicza
Read MoreThe Real Designer Series talks to real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business. As you’ll see these ladies have all different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing they all have in common is that they have taken my course, The Golden Blueprint.
About Allison Ruda
Read MoreAll this month I’m interviewing real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business. As you’ll see these ladies have all different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing they all have in common is that they have taken my course, The Golden Blueprint.
Leslie has had many a creative careers and a life of travel. After growing up around art & antiques, she graduated with an Art History degree and went on to model for 15 years. After modeling she worked in event design and planning before ultimately settling into interior design. She has been working as Leslie B Cutler Interior Design off and on for 20+ years.
Read MoreAll this month I’m interviewing real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business. As you’ll see these ladies have all different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing they all have in common is that they have taken my course, The Golden Blueprint.
Claire grew up in Southern California and always loved interior design. Like so many of us in interior design, she was constantly rearranging the furniture in her childhood home and even painted some kitchen cabinets while her mom was out of town! She graduated from UC Berkley and received an MFA in Interior Architecture and Design. She's worked with several design firms in both residential and commercial design, including AirBNB's San Fran headquarters. As the Elite + Celebrity Design Manager for Decorist, she had plenty of experience with e-design. Claire lives in Los Angeles, has been running her own design firm, Design Worthy, for about a year.
Read MoreAfter earning a Bachelors & MBA in International Business and working in International Trade for 9 years, Corrine left her job managing a team in exports/imports and customs documentation. She got a certificate from the Interior Design Institute and started Boo and Rook in July 2016. In addition to her residential interiors work, she does interior and creative design work for a consulting and branding agency as well as designing cases and displays for a jewelry company, styling several sets for a photoshoo for the same jewelry company, and she'll be styling a launching event coming up in the next several months.
Read MoreI'm interviewing real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business in countries all over the world. As you'll see these designers have all different backgrounds and experiences, but I think you'll be surprised how similar we all are too.
A native of New Jersey, Jamie Daley has a post-graduate degree from Parsons School of Design. She maintains an office in New York, however, she lives full-time in Paris, France. She has 10+ years in luxury residential design and has had her own firm for over 4 years.
Read MoreI'm interviewing real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business in countries all over the world. As you'll see these designers have all different backgrounds and experiences, but I think you'll be surprised how similar we all are too.
Despite being a trained dancer with a BS in Biology, 8 years ago Ana opened Lo Studio in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She is also a graduate of The Golden Blueprint, my business training program for interior designers. Typical projects for Lo Studio are high-end residential and office spaces for single men.
Read MoreI'm interviewing real-life designers about what it is like to run a design business in countries all over the world. As you'll see these designers have all different backgrounds and experiences, but I think you'll be surprised how similar we all are too.
Ana Sol Campastro, Maria Eugenia Figueroa, and Paula Rojo Alurralde started Estudio Idear 5 years ago after they all graduated with architecture degrees from UCASAL University in Salta, Argentina.
Read MoreAbout Courtney Moss: Despite being passionate about design, it wasn't until Courtney graduated with a degree in Marketing and Communications, did an interior design opportunity fall into her lap and her career in interior design began. Then 5 years ago, she started her own design business and hasn't looked back, infusing bold pops of color into southern charm.
Read MoreAbout Julie White After working for an award-winning design firm in Phoenix, Julie started J White Designs in 2012. At this point, she has over 13 years of experience in residential and commercial design focusing on high-end residential design, which is apparent in her beautiful project photos. She has a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Arizona State University and is NCIDQ certified. Julie has clients all over the state of Arizona and, full disclosure, is one of my local design friends. You can read more about her business in Client Confessions.
Read MoreRecently I had the pleasure of speaking with James Swan on his Million Dollar Decorating Podcast. They track their most popular episodes by comments so I'd love if you'd comment on the podcast page here: Million Dollar Decorating - Capella Kincheloe.
Read MoreAbout Jenika Cuadra Jenika runs J. Kurtz Design in Los Angeles California. Before starting her business of 1.5 years and being in the business a total of 13 years, Jenika earned a BA degree in Interior Design. But even before that she grew up surrounded by construction and worked with her dad on a couple of jobs when she was younger. After college she also worked in retail merchandising and retail furniture sales.
What traits or talents have made you successful?The trait that has given me most success is dedication. It’s just not possible for me to be hands off on any part of a project. I do all that I can to understand each facet of a project as fully and completely as I can to ensure that nothing gets overlooked, all I’s are dotted and all t’s are crossed. Of course, there are always hiccups but when I know that I’ve worked as hard on something that I possibly can I feel better about tackling any issues that might arise.
Read MoreAbout Stephanie Kraus Prior to starting Stephanie Kraus Designs almost 4 years ago in Pennsylvania, Stephanie Kraus worked in advertising and publishing sales. A self-taught designer, Stephanie works on renovations and whole house designs infusing her modern take on traditional with bold colors and patterns.
What traits or talents have made you successful? Resiliency, my work ethic, willing to learn new material and teach myself, being a risk taker.
Read MoreAbout Amy Aswell Amy Aswell runs Amy Aswell Interior Design in Sacramento California. She holds a Masters of Interior Architecture (M.I.Arch) from University of Oregon and is a Certified Interior Designer and LEED AP. Prior to starting her design business in 2012, she taught interior design at the college-level. Amy loves variety and her project load reflects that. In addition to residential projects, she has done restaurants, TV shows, and designed custom furniture and lighting.
What traits or talents have made you successful? I take a positive approach with clients and new projects. I see every new job as a new opportunity to create something wonderful. Being able to hit the re-set button and learn from each new experience, grow, adapt, persevere and continue finding the joy in every new design program and problem. I like variety and prosper when a design job requires me to dive into research mode, whether it's a new restaurant concept, material innovation or advancements in sustainability.
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