74: avoid this interior design board exam design day mistake when making your concept

Mindset Magic with Mika · Jun 14, 2026 · 4m

A lot of students think Design Day mental blocks happen because they aren't creative enough.

But what if the real problem is something else?

In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest conceptualization mistake I see Interior Design Board Exam takers make over and over again — including the exact mistake that cost me nearly three hours during my first board exam.

We unpack:

• why students freeze during conceptualization

• the hidden role perfectionism plays in Design Day pressure

• why more ideas don't always create more clarity

• the difference between creativity and commitment

• how to stop…