Inside the Design Industry: Navigating Your First Steps in Commercial Architecture, Interior Design, and Environmental Branding

Turn your passion for design into a successful career!

Politics. Unwritten rules. Your talent is undeniable, but succeeding in a leading design firm requires more than just skill-it demands an understanding of complex team dynamics.

Brittney Herrera understands the real-world challenges junior designers face. Inside the Design Industry serves as a mentor to every junior designer, demystifying the competitive world of commercial architecture, interior design, and environmental branding.

Discover how to navigate the complex culture of the industry, from landing your first job to climbing the corporate ladder. Learn to leverage your unique strengths, build a supportive community, and handle challenging situations with confidence. Packed with strategies for building a successful career, Inside the Design Industry equips you with invaluable tools to excel and find fulfillment in your journey.

Brittney Herrera, IIDA, LEED AP, is the founder and creative director of Thunder Egg. With a career spanning top design firms like Gensler, IA, and SGA, she has led projects for clients including Tripadvisor, Amazon, and adidas. Brittney is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer, past president of the IIDA New England Chapter, and former professor at the Boston Architectural College. Her accolades include the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce's Phenom Award and the IIDA Leadership Award. An alumna of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Brittney mentors future design leaders and shapes environments for global brands across international markets.