86: what happens after passing the interior design board exam? your first year as a licensed interior designer

Mindset Magic with Mika · Aug 16, 2026 · 10m

If you just passed the Interior Design Board Exam and you're wondering what happens next, this episode is for you.

We're talking about what your first year as a licensed Interior Designer actually looks like — because getting your license doesn't suddenly mean you're supposed to know everything.

For me, the first year was where Interior Design stopped being something I studied and started becoming something I practiced.

We talk about:

what to expect after passing the Interior Design Licensure Exam (IDLE)

navigating your first year as a licensed Interior Designer

understanding every phase of…