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In this episode you will hear first hand how to navigate the profession of interior design. Guest Peter Harrison and Elizabeth discuss:

• How to be resilient during different economic climates
• How to transition from school to practice
• How to approach the intimidating topic of networking
• How to make yourself indispensable at a firm

\\u201cYou are the driver of your professional destiny.\\xa0 No one is going to hand it to you. Know that whatever happens during a recession you can make things happen for yourself. It might not happen today.\\xa0 It might not happen tomorrow but it will happen.\\xa0 Do not lose sight of your goals, dreams and aspirations. I think if you are resilient and you focus on the end goal things will work out.\\xa0 They always do.\\xa0 So be tenacious and be excited, positive and ready to enter a profession that is incredibly enriching and touches so many aspects of our lives.\\xa0 It is very worthwhile to stick through this kind of period of uncertainty and just keep going, keep producing and being excited about interior design.\\u201d - Peter Harrison

Guest Summary:
Peter Harrison is a Interior Designer at Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership. He is a captivating emerging designer. Early on in his career he has identified how to set goals and through networking align himself with his career aspirations.\\xa0

Some highlights from his career include:

• Director of Student Affairs with IIDA Oregon
• Bachelor in Interior Design with a Minor in Landscape Architecture from Utah State University
• Portland Materials Transparency Collaborative Leadership Group
• USGBC Special Programs Working Group for Green Build
• Recently completed the Parson Healthy Materials Lab Program
• LEED AP ID + C and Living Future Accreditation
• He has a passion for sustainability, networking and paying it forward to the next generations of designers.\\xa0

To read 11 Pro Tips and to reference additional professional resources visit the show notes.\\xa0

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Till next time keep designing y'all.\\xa0