Questions for someone wanting to start their career in interior design

Hello all!
I’ve decided to pursue my dream of becoming an interior designer. It’s always been something I’ve dreamt of doing, but fears and anxieties stopped me, so I stayed comfortable in the food industry and working in a kitchen. I realized life is too short to not do what you love, and so I’m finally pursuing my dream! I just have so many questions and don’t know anyone in this profession to mentor me on where to start!

  1. Do I need to go to school in order to obtain my certificate or are there online courses for less time and money that accomplish the same?
  2. What programs are used most? I’m familiarizing myself with SketchUp free online version.
  3. What additional skills and knowledge do I need to for this profession?
  4. What math is used and when will I need it?
  5. Are there jobs that’ll put me in a closer environment where I’ll be able to gain knowledge correlated to this field? I’ve applied to furniture stores in hopes to gain familiarization with brands and trendy styles.
  6. Is there anything I can do to further increase my luck with what I’m striving to achieve?

Any answer to any question will be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! <3

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following this as well

Hi! I know someone who went to local real estate firms and asked if they could assist in home staging! she did it for free for a while and then they ended up hiring her. could be a good option if your time is flexible!

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Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing :heart: