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Leveling Up with Interior Design Den!

A weekly dose of design inspiration, software skills, and business growth tips for ambitious interior designers ready to level up & thrive in the digital design era!

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Weekly Newsletter Mar. 20 '26 - Why I Sometimes Tell Designers Not to Buy My Course

Hi there, designer 👋 I received a few emails recently from designers asking about my AutoCAD course. I always appreciate when designers reach out with questions - it means you're actively trying to grow your skills. But when I asked a few follow-up questions, I realized they were working on Mac c...

Mar 20, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Mar. 13 '26 - One Corridor. Three Hours. $3,000

Hi there, designer 👋 Last week we talked about outsourcing and why building your own technical skills early in your business can make a huge difference. This week I want to share a quick real-life example from my studio. A contractor I’ve worked with for years called me recently and said: "Ana, w...

Mar 13, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Mar. 06 '26 - When to Outsource VS. When to Build Skill First

Hi there, designer 👋 Let’s talk about something that comes up often in conversations with other designers - outsourcing. Now before we start — I’m not against outsourcing at all. In fact, as your business grows and your projects become larger, bringing in help can be a really smart move. But ther...

Mar 06, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Feb. 27 '26 - The Spring Reset Your Design Business Needs

Hi there, designer 👋 Last week I talked about structure.. About how calm clients aren’t luck - they’re the result of clear design process. About how leadership in your process changes everything. Over the past years, I’ve tightened my design process. Documented timelines. Pre-scheduled meetings....

Feb 27, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Feb. 20 '26 - When Design Process is In Place

Hi there, designer 👋 Okay… can we just take a moment? I’m currently going into my 7th week of design development on a project…and my clients have not texted me. Not called me. Not emailed me once. Seven weeks! Shocking, right? 😂 So what’s the secret sauce here? Are they unusually calm humans? Did...

Feb 20, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Feb. 13 '26 - How Rebranding Elevated My Business

Hi there, designer 👋 If you’ve been following along through my newsletter or Instagram stories, you know my goal is always the same: I want you to walk away with at least one piece of information you can actually use. Most of what I share comes from learning things the hard way - often without an...

Feb 13, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Feb. 6 '26 - Flat Fee vs. Per Square Footage for Full-Design Service

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, something really special happened. One of my closest friends reached out and asked for help with her very first client proposal. We used to work together back in corporate - long days, big presentations, senior-level work… and paychecks that absolutely did not refl...

Feb 06, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 30 '26 - Why Structure Makes Client Presentations Easier

Hi there, designer 👋 I wrapped up another client presentation this morning, and it went really well!Although I’m super tired after another long week and will definitely be going to bed at 9 tonight 😂 It went well not because the design was flashy - it worked because it was well structured. The pr...

Jan 30, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 23 '26 - Five Years Later: What Hard Work Really Builds

Hi there, designer 👋 I can still remember it so vividly - my son was just six months old when I looked at my husband and said, “Do you believe in me?”And he smiled and said, "I believe in you more than I believe in myself!" I was postpartum, exhausted, and had no idea what I was doing -but someth...

Jan 23, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 16 '26 - When Saying “No” Is the Smartest Business Move

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, an old client from five years ago reached out again — and just like last year, I politely declined. For another restaurant opportunity! It’s not because I didn’t appreciate them or the past project we did together. It’s because my business structure, pricing, and ...

Jan 16, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 9 '26 - Behind the Scenes of This Week’s Schematic Presentation

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, I wrapped up a schematic design presentation for one of my current full-home renovations — and it went so beautifully.💛 If you’ve ever wondered what happens after onboarding but before design development, this phase is it.It’s where all the puzzle pieces — your cli...

Jan 09, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 2 '26 - New Year, New Energy, and a Fresh Start for Designers!

Hi there, designer 👋 Let’s be honest… 2025 was a lot...It stretched us, tested us, and left most of us running on fumes by December. But here we are — 2026!A clean slate. A new beginning. And honestly? I’ve never been so ready to close the door on the chaos and focus on growth, calm, and clarity...

Jan 02, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

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