@there_y0u_are: for creatives, artists, multi-hyphenates who cannot for all their might figure out what to call themselves, and are starting to feel like nothing because of it
An interior designer is somebody who is paid to design or consult for clients. The idea that people (specially in the arts) need a certain degree is propaganda to me lol. There are plenty of people who run profitable business without a business degree, we still call them entrepreneurs.
2026-02-26 19:06:17
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Amy Conrad :
I think the word for what you do is interior decorator vs designer? Or at least that is what the pedantic comment sections on the internet say 😅
2026-02-26 00:34:55
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artistkatiesmall :
Hint: in the creative field, no matter what official titles you have, you always feel like a fraud 🙃
2026-02-26 00:27:54
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JAMIE | INTERIOR DESIGN :
in my opinion, if you don’t have an ID degree, certification, or at least worked for a design firm for a number of years you’re missing a lot of critical knowledge and can’t call yourself an ID. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have great taste and can put together a room! Love your aesthetic ♥️
2026-02-26 19:49:08
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jenna_floricel :
The demand for your insights and services speaks for itself. You’re exactly what you’re doing, whether it’s interior design or art direction or curation! Don’t let them, interior design gatekeepers, and imposter syndrome win. What you’re offering is better than most anyways!!!!! ✨
2026-03-16 21:44:17
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filsan_irl :
I am an interior designer & I called myself that long before I got my certification, work experience & and started my business. While I have “credentials” imposter syndrome is still real at every stage. Sometimes you have to speak into existence what you want to be & drown out the noise of others. & it’s ok to change what you’re doing or what you’re interested in.
2026-02-25 20:20:45
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candlelights84 :
I think this comes down to what type of jobs you take and consult on. Being a certified interior designer does hold weight to me since they typically make 3D rendering that may be executed by architects. I’ve worked with Interior Designers and interior decorators, they are different
2026-02-26 00:21:26
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Melissa Talia :
“The internet wants to niche me down—and my shame does too.” Oof, felt that.
2026-03-31 21:22:55
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🌞 Caroline, etc. :
MAM, you have just invaded my own FYP with my innermost thoughts. 💭
2026-02-25 22:27:21
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Presli Martinez671 :
Talent > certification any day
2026-02-25 21:37:30
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giselle :
I loooved reading this today! such a sharp and honest piece. talent isn’t conferred by a title or credentials, it’s evident through your work, and yours speaks loudly to your taste and instincts 🫶🏼
2026-02-25 20:22:28
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Michelle the Maximalist :
Continue to stay in the spheres of multi-passionates, multi-hyphenates, divergent thinkers, creative polymaths, and you’ll feel at home. The path of the specialized is dissolving 💕
2026-02-25 21:50:16
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With Love Vintage :
Yes! This 💕✨
2026-03-05 20:50:38
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VSTfornow :
you’re more talented than the average interior designer so, there’s that. Just you do you and don’t worry about a title the cream rises to the top. Call yourself a creative consultant, which is broad, an umbrella term and could be used for any passion you pivot to.
2026-02-28 19:45:18
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Cynthia Ferngren :
I love this so much. And I can so relate. And speaking as a 54 year old woman who had to unlearn not claiming the title. Yes you can just claim you are something and be that thing. Yes that is exactly what you should do.
2026-02-25 22:53:23
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sian__camille :
this was incredible 🖤
2026-02-25 21:18:09
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Sicard :
Oh so you wrote this for me
2026-02-26 16:08:10
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nabiha.squiddiqui :
"I think, therefore I am"
2026-03-26 05:35:16
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oteliacarmen :
I have a whole BFA in Interiors + 20yrs exp but still don’t love referring to myself as an interior designer. It feels so limited when in reality my work encompasses so much more but it’s just the easiest key words to share with people 😅
2026-03-20 20:03:33
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danilove :
I loved your thoughts on this post
2026-02-26 18:01:51
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agustinxmaglione :
U cooked
2026-02-28 04:13:02
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studio dipa :
ugh this is so real
2026-02-26 15:06:34
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Hanna :
I relate hard to this
2026-03-05 17:03:17
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samantha :
i’ve changed my title many times and plan to continue to do so as i keep learning and growing! multi-hyphenates are the most interesting people in the world.
2026-03-10 21:04:03
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