Balancing trend forecasting with your own design vision is not easy, but it is possible and rewarding. It requires a combination of skills, such as research, analysis, creativity, communication, and collaboration, as well as a balance of mindsets like curiosity, openness, flexibility, and confidence. To help you achieve this balance and create successful commercial interior design projects, consider the following tips and strategies: knowing your client and their needs; understanding your audience and their preferences; researching trends and their relevance; and having confidence in your vision and its originality. Before starting any project, it's important to understand who your client is, what their goals and expectations are, and what their challenges and opportunities are. Research their industry, market, brand, culture, and audience. Similarly, you should understand who your audience is, what they value and desire, and how they behave and interact. Additionally, you need to be aware of the current and emerging trends that affect your industry, market, and audience. Analyze their impact, significance, and longevity before selecting the ones relevant for your project that support your design vision. Above all else though, be confident in your vision's uniqueness and originality – express it persuasively to your client and audience. Design spaces that reflect this vision while showcasing your creativity.