The Creative Business
27 & 28 September | 9.30am – 4pm
$595 inc GST
The freelance workforce is growing exponentially. Imagine a future where Interior Decorators, Designers and Architects are no longer employed in full time permanent roles. Will you have the agility to work on a project basis in your own business?
It’s exciting to consider a future with lower running costs, more creative freedom and a better work life balance, but how will you stand out from every other designer offering the same services? That’s why we’ve developed this intensive two day workshop centred around key actionable steps designed to help you create, shape and accelerate your own business. You’ll work with Interior Designer and Business Coach, Diane Fernandes from Designative, to develop the practical skills required to formulate an effective business model.
Discover your secret
sauce.
Identify your core business values and get specific about your dream scenario.
Define and refine your market.
Who are you targeting and what are you offering that is a unique proposition?
Create a dynamic business.
Set up, price and promote yourself to potential clients.
What does the workshop cover?
This non-accredited course has been developed for Interior Decorators and Designers, Architects and those working in the creative industries.
The workshop covers the following:
- How to visualise your dream business
- Define your strengths and key skills
- Discover your core values and secret sauce
- Identify your ideal client and project
- Create your brand story and key messages
- Learn how to register, set up and operate your business
- Promote your business using the latest tools and media
- Price projects to make a profit…yes there is a formula!
- Understand contracts, project and client management
Where is the course located?
This workshop is delivered on campus at Sydney Design School, Level 2, 40 Oxley St, St Leonards, Sydney 2065.
Meet Your Mentor | Interior Designer & Business Coach, Diane Fernandes
With over 16 years experience creating high-end residential and commercial spaces Diane Fernandes is passionate about the business of design. Not only does she run her own online design community Designative, she also owns two successful Sydney restaurants!

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27 & 28 September | 9.30am – 4pm
$595 inc GST
The freelance workforce is growing exponentially. Imagine a future where Interior Decorators, Designers and Architects are no longer employed in full time permanent roles. Will you have the agility to work on a project basis in your own business?
It’s exciting to consider a future with lower running costs, more creative freedom and a better work life balance, but how will you stand out from every other designer offering the same services? That’s why we’ve developed this intensive two day workshop centred around key actionable steps designed to help you create, shape and accelerate your own business. You’ll work with Interior Designer and Business Coach, Diane Fernandes from Designative, to develop the practical skills required to formulate an effective business model.
Discover your secret sauce.
Identify your core business values and get specific about your dream scenario. Work out how this will work with your current lifestyle.
Define your market.
Who are you targeting and what are you offering that is a unique proposition?
Create a dynamic business.
Set up, price and promote yourself to potential clients.
What does the workshop cover?
This non-accredited course has been developed for Interior Decorators and Designers, Architects and those working in the creative industries.
The workshop covers the following:
- How to visualise your dream business
- Define your strengths and key skills
- Discover your core values and secret sauce
- Identify your ideal client and project
- Create your brand story and key messages
- Learn how to register, set up and operate your business
- Promote your business using the latest tools and media
- Price projects to make a profit…yes there is a formula!
- Understand contracts, project and client management
Where is the course located?
This workshop is delivered on campus at Sydney Design School, Level 2, 40 Oxley St, St Leonards, Sydney 2065.

Meet Your Mentor | Interior Designer & Business Coach, Diane Fernandes
With over 16 years experience creating high-end residential and commercial spaces Diane Fernandes is passionate about the business of design. Not only does she run her own online design community Designative, she also owns two successful Sydney restaurants!
Ready to join us?
Book NowIs this a present?
Buy a Gift Card