EP 005 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs a Strong Drawing Package with Victoria Drainville

April 18, 2017

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Great design ideas are only valuable if clients, trades, and vendors can understand them.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Victoria Drainville about one of the most important tools in the interior designer’s arsenal: the drawing package. While designers can often visualize a completed project in their minds, clients need clear documentation to understand the vision and move forward with confidence.

For interior designers looking to improve communication, reduce errors, and create smoother project execution, this episode offers practical guidance on developing thorough and effective drawing packages.

In this episode, we learn:
• The essential components of a comprehensive drawing package
• How disclaimers can help protect your business and reduce liability
• What information clients need to see—and what they don’t
• Who determines which drawings are necessary for a project
• Why investing time in detailed drawings saves time and money later
• Why drawing preparation is a valuable, billable professional service
• Why negotiating fees for professional expertise can undermine your business

 

Take Aways

Victoria is available on an hourly basis to do drawing packages (RCPs, furniture plans and millwork elevations in AutoCAD) as well as graphic design using Photoshop and InDesign.
For more information, contact Victoria: [email protected]

 

Victoria manages full residential projects as a Designer for Tara Fingold Interiors. She assists the principal designer by sourcing, producing floor plans, creating presentations and meeting directly with clients, suppliers and trades.

For over 5 years, Victoria was the Executive Editor and Art Director of Dabble Magazine, managing features, working with international designers on home tours and designing sets and layouts.

Victoria styled Home Day sets for Kimberley Seldon’s appearances on CityTV’s Cityline.

[email protected]
www.victoriadrainville.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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