Design Biz : The Best Applications and Tools for Interior Designers
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Professional Interior Design Software: What is the best software to use for your interior design business and projects?
Are you wondering what are the best interior design tools and if there is a better way to track invoices and budgets, other than with Word documents or Excel? having the right tools will also allow you to increase your productivity.
What tools do I need to start working in interior design?
We've compiled a comprehensive list of the best interior design tools, software, and applications for your reference. Whether you are starting anew, or adding to your current business management software subscriptions, this list will help you to see all of your options.
This is our interior designer tool kit.
These are our best suggestions to support you in managing your business and increasing your bottom line and to also work better remotely. Included are:
Best Interior Design Apps and Software:
Increase your margins and streamline your process with the right tools. We have been using some or all of these applications for these parts of your business.
Invoicing your Time and Material
Quickbooks: This is the #1 most popular Accounting Software, make sure to add your company logo. (and more)
Streamline your interior design business and save time?
Staying Organized/ Team Management / Time Tracking
Trello: Great for project management.
Harvest App: Easy time tracking in real-time for the whole team.
(and more on download)
Mood-boards
5 Mood board Apps you Need to see: Mood bards are essential for closing the deal. We have some great tools here for you (like how to remove the background!)
(our favorite tool for closing the deal, download to see the full list on download)
Love this website for 3D modeling: 3D modeling apps, which one is computer-generated, and which one is the actual install?
Design Software: Book Keeping / Purchasing/ Business Software
Design Manager: old school, but a great workhorse. (now powered by 1st Dibs)
(and so many more, there is even one that allows you to add affiliate links on product pages! see free download link below)
Tools for A Digital Portfolio ( free and paid )
As a creative working in today’s industry, it’s important to have a digital portfolio - in addition to your website. When employers review resumes, they are also looking at portfolios to see work samples each candidate has created. Sometimes meeting with a client offers an opportunity to share a brief but informative review of your work intertwined with project ideations.
( 8 options listed in the guide )
Floor Plan Software: Design Drawings and Drafting
2020 SPACES: $1,200/ yr This is a cloud application and a great tool for kitchens. I can usually draft and layout and kitchen in 10 hours and develop plans, elevations, and PERSPECTIVES from these base drawings. Having all these too allows me to close the close to sale quickly. Easy to learn and affordable for a small firm.
What tool will allow you to draw easily for yourself, or has a service that will let them draw for you?
(I am sharing 8 applications, one to fit your budget and needs )
Visual Marketing
Having the right visual marketing tools at your disposal will help you create compelling visuals on a consistent basis – even if you are a non-designer. Strong visual content is necessary if you want to better tell stories and keep your audiences engaged in a more impressionable way. It is also one of the best ways to stand out from your competition.
( there are a lot of choices, but we help you decide what will work for you, it’s all about the images and templates)
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Included are :
Great programs for Interior Design Video Conferencing, Webinars, Video Creation
These make your team management, client communication, and information flow with ease when implemented into your tool arsenal.
Tools for Working Remotely with Team, Clients, and Vendors
In the Field
Apps: additional thoughts on letting your phone multitask in the field. Like this measuring app from Apple!
What’s in your "Interior Design Toolbox"?
What apps do professional interior designers use? We drafted this guide to help you create the blueprint for running your own successful Interior Design business. These are tools that help you communicate with your clients, fellow team members, and increase your productivity. Your expertise is what brought them to you, now you can increase your profitability with the right tools for invoicing and presenting.
This Download is very affordable and for your use.
My list has apps for project management, time tracking, and creating mood boards. If we missed anything, a tool that has been invaluable for your business, please let us know and we will add them to the ToolBox.
It’s all here for your reference.
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Thank you for stopping by! Leave me a comment if these tools were helpful, and if there are any you would also recommend I add to the list, a program or app that has helped YOU running your design business.
Have a great day!
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