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The more you learn as an interior designer, the more solutions you’ll have in your metaphorical tool belt.

More and more, you’re being asked as an interior architect to create 3D models and collaborate with other architects or consultants. Sticking with just 2D drawings may no longer be an option for you and your firm.

As an interior architect, inspiration is just as important as any other tool in your tool kit.

You’re full of limitless design ideas.

But sometimes, a client may have a hard time understanding your vision for their interior space. This is why communicating your design intent is so important!

Visualization methods in Vectorworks help bring your ideas to life and help communicate design intent with clients.

What's biophilic design?

Have you ever conceptualized a beautiful interior design only to have a client wish they could see more before committing?

This article is written by Lauren Smith, who designs stages and environments for corporate events. She uses the latest visualization technology to bring client visions to life. In 2017, she founded Scenic Mentor, a free 3D & VR tutorial blog, to help other Vectorworks designers learn this valuable new tech.

As awards season approaches, many great films are coming to the silver screen. Belfast, King Richard, Dune, and tick, tick … Boom! are all making headlines. But, there are plenty of already-released movies that we think every designer should check out.

“When you know how to listen, everybody is the guru.” This famous teaching from Ram Dass is a meditation on how we can learn from everyone. As an interior designer — similarly — you take inspiration from everywhere.

As an interior designer, you’re attempting to create a space for your clients to inhabit and feel comfortable in, whether it be a domestic space or residential space like an office, lobby, or restaurant. It’s a tremendous task, and one that takes thoughtful planning and consideration.