The Journey to Design Management

In this chapter, the speaker discusses their academic background and how they ended up in their current profession. They talk about not getting accepted into an interior design program, which was initially devastating for them as a high performer. However, they explain how this setback ultimately led them to pursue design management, which included a combination of creative classes, art theory, design theory, and business-centric courses. They express gratitude for not being accepted into the interior design program as it ultimately shaped their path towards being a business owner today.