Do you have some of the same challenges as other professional designers?

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Posted on: 05-1-2008 by: Gail Doby

I called a few of my professional interior designer friends today to ask them what frustrates and causes them the most pain in this business. There were some common themes, and I would bet that many of you are feeling the same way.

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Some of the designers I interviewed are interested in developing a private interior design forum for professionals so we can continue this conversation. Please post a comment if you are interested in this type of resource.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About the author: Gail Doby is a professional residential interior designer in Denver, Colorado. Her goal is to support the interior design industry with practical and innovative educational programs that address the specific problems of small design firms.

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ellen

I have been an Interior Designer and has owned by firm for over 20 years,,,,,,,,I feel I am at a dead stand still formany reasons…..I do both residential and commercial interiors yet there seems to be no work at all……..I am in NYC and I have belonged to various organizations and networkin groups yet this time it is not working.I have a blog but not a website because I feel it will not make a difference,I have faced east and famine in my business over the years but this time I do not see a light at the end of the tunnel
http://www.designsuccessu.com Gail Doby

2009 has been difficult for many designers, and I am so sorry you are one of them. Here's what I am finding – it takes a completely different approach than before. I don't know your specific situation, so it is hard for me to give advice to you. I did check your blog, and I see that it is fairly new. What else are you doing with social media to get your name out? A website won't help, and in fact, I don't recommend one any more. You can do much more with your blog. Tell me more…
http://www.designsuccessu.com Gail Doby

2009 has been difficult for many designers, and I am so sorry you are one of them. Here's what I am finding – it takes a completely different approach than before. I don't know your specific situation, so it is hard for me to give advice to you. I did check your blog, and I see that it is fairly new. What else are you doing with social media to get your name out? A website won't help, and in fact, I don't recommend one any more. You can do much more with your blog. Tell me more…
T A Schneider

I would love a professional forum group…was that ever formed?
T A Schneider

It is interesting that you don't recommend a website anymore…that is what I don't have, like Ellen (maybe she has one now), and every connection I make for a new clients wants to see my website. I still think they are highly valuable.
http://www.designsuccessu.com Gail Doby

Hi Tracy, we had a decided “lack of response” for a forum. We do have a private Design Success University Facebook page and LinkedIn group. Please join us there.
http://www.designsuccessu.com Gail Doby

Hi Tracy, what's interesting is that you don't have to have a traditional website that is created by a web developer. Our website is a WordPress blog that looks like a website. You can send your prospects or clients to your blog. You can't always tell that it is a blog vs. a website depending on your theme. And, you can update the content yourself which is the key to getting more traffic to your site…fresh content on a regular basis with keywords. I hope that answers your question. Even one of our friendly coopetors (competitors) told me she's switching her site to WordPress. She thought I was crazy a few years ago, but now she's joining the bandwagon. It's much less expensive to set up and easier to update. Many, many advantages.

Do you have some of the same challenges as other professional designers?