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magazines and furniture catalogues. It may sound strange, but it is a 
good start. You will however have no choice but to take a drafting and 
blueprinting class. You cannot avoid this. Fortunately there are many 
adult classes available for free.

You will also need to create a portfolio. A portfolio is like a scrapbook 
that has all of the listings and photographs of your work to date. Do not 
worry if you do not have a portfolio right away because I will give you 
some tips on how to build a portfolio, with little or no professional 
expertise. 

Your portfolio will help your future clients see what work you've done, 
which will give them an idea of what you are capable of doing for them. 
This is your best marketing tool, so make it look as professional as 
possible. You will also want to add letters of recommendation to your 
portfolio when possible, or you can request from clients that they allow 
you to list them in your portfolio as satisfied customers. 

The Designer's Necessity

====>  Business cards are must haves. You should carry at least 20 of 
them daily.

====>  Carry your portfolio with you in your car. It makes for easy 
references in a pinch. (You never where your next client will turn up)

====>  Most recent issues of Design Magazines make for quick inspiration. 
(Not a bad way to pass time either)

====>  Measuring tape

====>  Paint and color swatches

====>  Wallpaper, and carpet sample books. Keep them in your car.

====>  A copy of your certifiable credentials (if applicable)

What Can I Expect?

There is literally no limit to how much money you can earn as an Interior 
Designer. Of course a lot of that depends on what type of position you 
plan to have in the field as well. An assistant interior designer can 

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