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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 June 05 '26 - The Freedom I Was Working For

Hi there, designer 👋 As I write this, I'm getting ready to send my final newsletter until end of August. For the fourth summer in a row, I'm stepping away from work, spending time with my family, and taking our annual trip to Europe. And it has me thinking about something I haven't reflected on i...

Jun 05, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter May 29 '26 - How to Turn CAD Work Into Profit

Hi there, designer 👋 Last week my contractor called me with a project opportunity on my actual birthday (lol).. The client wasn't looking for full-service interior design. She had already selected most of what she wanted herself. She had Pinterest boards, inspiration images, finishes she liked, a...

May 29, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter May 22 '26 - Today I Turn 38

Hi there, designer 👋 Today is my birthday. I turn 38…wow. For most of my life, I actually disliked birthdays. To me, they always felt like another reminder of another year gone by. Another year of goals I either reached… or didn’t. Another year of asking myself if I had done enough, achieved enou...

May 22, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter May 15 '26 - What If I’m Not Good Enough Yet?

Hi there, designer 👋 This week I was chatting with one of the designers inside our community who’s currently trying to leave her full-time job and start working for herself. And during our conversation, she shared something very honest. She said: “I love design, but sometimes I feel like I still ...

May 15, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter May 08 '26 - 5 Mistakes I Made Early In My Design Career

Hi there, designer 👋 It’s been a very full season behind the scenes lately. (May is basically a second December lol) Besides running the studio, I recently picked up another renovation project - a smaller home renovation focused on a kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Honestly, it’s been the pe...

May 08, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Apr. 24 '26 - Confidence Comes With Experience — But It Starts With Process

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, I was helping a designer review one of her proposals. She shared that she was struggling to get client approvals. Decisions were dragging out.Questions kept coming in.Everything felt slower than it should. And to make matters worse, the project had already gone wel...

Apr 24, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Apr. 17 '26 - The Worst Advice I Received Early In My Design Career

Hi there, designer 👋 This month in my studio I’ve been deep in the procurement phase on my 6k sq. ft. home renovation - sourcing furniture, lighting, and coordinating orders. And it reminded me of something I wish someone had explained clearly to me much earlier in my career. I once received advi...

Apr 17, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Apr. 10 '26 - A Designer Asked Me About My Design Process…

Hi there, designer 👋 After my last newsletter about finishing the design documentation for a large project, a designer reached out and asked me a great question: “What does your actual design process look like?” I realized this is something many designers are curious about, because when you're st...

Apr 10, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Apr. 03 '26 - A Lesson I Learned From An Architect With 38 Years of Experience

Hi there, designer 👋 I just wrapped up a very big milestone in my studio this week. For the past three months, I’ve been working on the design development for a 6,000 sq. ft. home renovation. It was a very detailed process that included everything from layouts, 3Ds and elevations to materials, mi...

Apr 03, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Mar. 27 '26 - The Skills That Quietly Change a Designer’s Career

Hi there, designer 👋 Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing a few behind-the-scenes moments from my studio. We talked about outsourcing too early. I shared the story about the long corridor consultation that turned into a quick three-hour project. And last week I wrote a more personal note abo...

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

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

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