Three essential skills you need to be an interior designer are:
- Creativity & Design Sense – The ability to visualize and create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces with the right balance of color, texture, light, and layout.
- Technical Skills – Proficiency in design tools and software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit), understanding of space planning, materials, and building codes.
- Communication & Client Management – Strong listening, presentation, and negotiation skills to understand client needs, explain design concepts, and work smoothly with contractors and vendors.
If you want, I can also give you a full list of 15 must-have skills for interior designers, broken into creative, technical, and business categories. That way, you’ll see the complete skill set for a successful career. Would you like me to prepare that?