DiPiazza also encourages young designers to read books or listen to podcasts about understanding different generations and different personalities.Since interior design can be such a personal investment for clients, learn to get along with everyone and show that customers can have confidence in you. "Projecting confidence in my verbal communication with clients, industry partners and team members has made a dramatic difference in those people taking me more seriously," she said. A designer with confidence can be more easily trusted to have creative license in a home, which is of course the best part of the job. When clients trust you, they will keep referring you to others and giving you chances to showcase your talent. "One of my main tips for success is have fun,"said Stephenson."If you are not having fun in what you do, it is time to look RIGHT The homeowner of this purposely chose at a new career. I wake remodel designer Ebony Stephenson up every morning ex- to work with because of her cited because I know I young age and ability to relate to the client's needs as a am about to go to work young professional. and have so much fun Photography by Susan working on my remod- Houchin els that day." http://www.ssinorthamerica.com http://www.ssinorthamerica.com