Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

159 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #1: How to Identify Your Design Niche


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Wondering why your message isn’t reaching anyone? It is because you’re trying to appeal to everyone. Many interior designers run into this problem when they haven’t defined their niche.


With so many designers out there, those who specialize tend to stand out, get more referrals, and often earn higher fees than generalists.


In this episode, I show you how to find or refine your niche so you can stand out, connect with your ideal clients, and feel confident as an expert. Whether you’re new to interior design or thinking about focusing on a specialty, you’ll find clarity and direction here. If you’ve been struggling to attract the right clients or charge what you’re worth, this episode is for you.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ Why niching down doesn’t limit your opportunities

✔️ The three-part process to uncover your niche (passion, strengths, and market demand)

✔️ How niching makes you stand out in a saturated market

✔️ Why specialists can charge more than generalists

✔️ Real examples of niche statements you can model

✔️ How to use your background, skills, or life experiences to shape your niche

✔️ A simple formula to write your own “I Help” statement


Read the Blog >>> How to Identify Your Design Niche


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Connect With Me:

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🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: From Dreaming to Designing Series

01:20 Why Defining Your Niche Is the First Step to Standing Out

02:12 Common Myth About Niching

04:46 Generalist vs. Specialist

05:15 Define Your Niche Step 1: What Lights You up as a Designer

07:02 Define Your Niche Step 2: Strengths and Unique Background

08:38 Define Your Niche Step 3: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities in the Market

10:15 Crafting Your Niche Statement: The “I Help” Statement Formula

10:52 Examples of Niche Statements

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