Excellent 👍 — asking “How long have you been working as an interior designer?” helps you gauge their experience, credibility, and ability to handle challenges. In Delhi NCR, you’ll find everyone from fresh freelancers to 20+ year veterans — and the right fit depends on your project size and expectations.

✅ What the Answer Tells You

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🔹 0–3 Years (Fresh / Freelancers / Startups)

Pros: Affordable fees, flexible, eager to experiment.
Cons: Limited portfolio, may struggle with execution vendors.
Best For: Small apartments, single-room makeovers, design-only services.

🔹 3–7 Years (Mid-level Designers / Small Studios)

Pros: Decent portfolio, better vendor network, can manage 2BHK/3BHK projects smoothly.
Cons: Still growing, may not have luxury experience.
Best For: Apartments, builder floors, offices up to mid-size.

🔹 7–15 Years (Established Designers / Firms)

Pros: Strong portfolio, reliable contractors, polished process.
Cons: Higher fees, may be less flexible.
Best For: Villas, luxury apartments, turnkey residential/commercial.

🔹 15+ Years (Senior Luxury Specialists / Big Firms)

Pros: Deep expertise, strong vendor tie-ups, experienced in luxury & complex projects (home theatres, pools, offices).
Cons: Premium pricing, may delegate to juniors.
Best For: Farmhouses, penthouses, large luxury villas, high-budget offices.

💡 Follow-up Questions You Should Ask

How many years of experience do you have as a designer?
Can you share your portfolio by project type (apartments, villas, offices)?
How many projects have you completed in Delhi NCR so far?
Do you have experience handling projects similar to mine (size, style, budget)?
Have you worked in my locality (Burari / North Delhi, for example)?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer avoids answering clearly 🚩.
Claims “10 years” but only has 2–3 projects in portfolio.
Cannot share verifiable client references.

✅ Pro Tip

For apartments/2BHK/3BHK → 3–7 years experience is usually enough.
For luxury villas, farmhouses, or corporate offices → go with 10+ years.
Always look at portfolio quality + client references alongside years of experience.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Client Interview Question Sheet (Experience & Portfolio) you can use when meeting designers — so you can quickly filter who has the right background for your project?