84: this college portfolio got me my first interior design job with no experience and license

Mindset Magic with Mika · Aug 2, 2026 · 12m

The Interior Design Board Exam is over.

Now you're wondering…

"What’s next after the interior design board exam? Am I actually ready to apply for my first Interior Design job?"

I recently received an email from someone in our community who shared a fear I think many new Interior Designers can relate to.

They were worried they didn't do enough during the board exam.

They were anxious about finding a job.

And they were planning to redo their entire Interior Design portfolio because they believed their college projects weren't good enough.

I understood immediately.

Because I almost did the exact…