Should Your Interior Design Portfolio Be Trendy?

Well, you and I have to admit, trendy elements can be like catnip for attention.

You have probably seen countless trend forecasts with a splash of the Pantone du jour popping up on every Pinterest scroll or tablet over the last two weeks.

Somehow, they give you a FOMO that you are being left behind.

But most of your clients, while discerning, aren't ruled by ephemeral fads. They care more about the space and well, themselves.

So think of your portfolio as a conversation starter, not a trend-hungry influencer.

Instead of going all out, you can play it smart by omitting every design clash that makes your portfolio look outdated.

Do you remember how people in the 2010s disdain Y2K fashion? If you do a fashion design portfolio, the smartest thing you could do then is NOT to include any low-rise cut and 3D prints in your work. The same goes for interior design.

This year, natural variation and more relaxed layouts are getting candy eyes. This is why you should say goodbye to an uber-symmetrical with matching tones in your portfolio.

And as we aspire to a deeper connection with nature, this 2024 witnessed a bigger trend toward biophilic design. This is why it’s replacing the previously popular industrial aesthetic with its wrought iron and mechanical look.

Outside of that, be true to your niche that makes your work resonate. This builds trust and confidence, assuring your ideal clients you have a vision that fits what they need.

But if a little trend-teasing still tickles your fancy, think of a more strategic approach, like an interior design guide.

A downloadable guide, a curated Pinterest board, and even a series of quick blog posts.?

You can treat them as your platform for trendsetting exploration, while still attracting trendy clients to your business.

Read more about how you can create an Interior Design Guide here.

You know after many years working in the industry, I realize the power of people working with visuals, like you and me, is that we can always extend our assets.

So if you have some old design projects, but the decor or rug color looks a bit outdated, it is easy to improve.

If you want to study bold ideas to incorporate trends into your new designs, it is easy too.?

All you do is just DM me for a FREE 30-minute consultancy call.

From your designs, the team and I will help you refresh your design projects with tailored 3D visuals - so your design looks fresh through the trace of time.

See you in the DMs,

Selena Tran

Co-founder & Studio head of TWG Studio