Design Curious

Rebecca Ward, a Certified Interior Designer and mentor, created Design Curious specifically for people at the beginning or middle of their interior design careers. The show covers ground that more established podcasts often assume their listeners already know: how to choose between design education programs, what certifications actually matter, how to land your first clients, and how to build confidence when you are just starting out. With 179 weekly episodes since 2022, the archive has grown into a practical library for career-changers and recent graduates trying to figure out the industry. Rebecca's approach is conversational and mentorship-oriented rather than lecture-style. Guest episodes feature working designers who share their origin stories with honesty about the fears and financial realities of switching careers. Topics span client relationships, pricing for new designers, branding basics, and project management fundamentals. The show holds a perfect 5-star rating from 32 reviews, with listeners praising its accessibility for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. It fills an important niche — while most design business podcasts speak to mid-career or established designers, Design Curious meets people where they actually are, with practical guidance for the specific challenges of getting started.