ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Are you intimidated by Revit?
I hear from so many interior designers who are curious about commercial design, multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, or hospitality projects, but feel held back because they don’t have the technical skills employers are asking for. And honestly, that hesitation can keep talented designers from pursuing opportunities they’d genuinely love.
In this episode, I’m joined by Marcy Sagel, creator of Designer Bank, an online learning platform that helps interior designers strengthen their technical and commercial design skills. Marcy shares why Revit has become one of the most valuable skills a designer can learn, how rendering tools like Enscape can dramatically increase your marketability, and why commercial firms are actively looking for designers who can work confidently in these programs.
What I love most about this conversation is that it’s not about becoming a tech expert overnight. It’s about expanding your opportunities. Whether you’re a residential designer curious about commercial projects, a student preparing for interviews, or a designer who feels “rusty” in Revit, this episode will help you see how strengthening your technical skill set can open doors, increase your confidence, and make you more competitive in today’s interior design industry.
Featured Guest
Marcy Sagel is the creator of Designer Bank, an online learning platform that helps interior designers strengthen their technical and commercial design skills. She is also the founder and principal of MSA Interiors, a leading commercial interior design firm specializing in multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, affordable housing, and other complex commercial projects. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Marcy has built a reputation for creating innovative, functional, and aesthetically compelling spaces that align with her clients’ strategic goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✳️ Why Revit matters for commercial interior design careers
✳️ How rendering skills increase your marketability
✳️ What commercial firms look for when hiring
✳️ How online Revit training fills industry gaps
✳️ Future trends in multifamily and commercial design
Read the Blog >>> How Revit Can Make You More Marketable As An Interior Designer
NEXT STEPS:
🎯 Join My Design Mentor and start creating a design career you truly love.
👉https://my-design-mentor.mn.co/
Check out our Designer's Playlist!
*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey
*️ From Newbie to Confident Designer
*️ Switching Gears to Interior Design
Grab your freebies:
📺 Watch this free webinar, "From Passion to Profit," and learn the 5 Money Moves to start your interior design business right
📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design
🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career
Connect With Me:
📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com
🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign
🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com
Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction and Guest Bio
2:30 Marcy Sagel's Recent Projects and Courses
3:15 Revit Courses for Interior Designers
4:19 Rendering with Enscape
7:03 University Partnerships and Online Learning
8:02 Choosing the Right Revit Level
10:31 Expanding Course Offerings
13:42 Trends in Multifamily and Commercial Projects
18:51 Transitioning From Residential to Commercial Design
20:47 AI Integration and the Future of Design Technology
