Charging Strategies
Sean Low
Recording Date: April 3, 2024
We’ve all been there: You’re so into the creative process that you sweep those late-night “billable” hours spent scouring the information superhighway for the perfect wall sconce or tile pattern right under the rug. One of the biggest frustrations designers face is figuring out what to charge and how to account for their precious time. You are working in a service industry, so your charging strategy should reflect your expertise, your experience, and the time and energy you put into your projects, while accounting for headaches and hidden costs. Regardless of the approach you take—designer markups and/or charging per project, per hour, per foot, or per however you feel like it—there is no one “right” way to charge. Every method has its pros and cons, and every project or client might require something different.
Business consultant Sean Low, whose company provides practical business advice to creative professionals, will outline the different pricing structures relevant to interior designers, highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each, and share real-life scenarios so you can figure out which is right for your business.
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