The Hidden Time Traps in Interior Design—And How to Outsource Them This Summer
Summer may bring longer days, but for many interior designers, it rarely brings more time! Between juggling client expectations, chasing vendors and managing the endless back-office details that come with every project, it’s easy to find your creativity buried under admin tasks. These “hidden time traps” might seem small, but they add up—costing you energy, billable hours, and headspace. The good news? You don’t have to do it all. This summer, there’s a smarter way to lighten your load—without hiring full-time help.
1. The Sneaky Time Traps Draining Your Day
Interior design is as much logistics as it is aesthetics. And while everything may look pretty on the outside, here’s the ugly reality of where your time gets spent!
- Endless email follow-ups: Waiting on vendors, checking stock, updating clients—it’s a full-time job in itself.
- Product sourcing & procurement: Hours get lost in finding the right item, managing orders, and tracking deliveries.
- Presentation prep: Creating client-ready decks, updating floorplans, and mood boards can be a creative drain.
- Client comms & scheduling: Back-and-forth emails and texts, calendar coordination, and deadline nudges are necessary—but time-consuming.
- Data entry & system updates: Whether it’s tracking expenses, updating Trello or logging product details into Studio Designer, the admin adds up.
If you’ve ever wondered “Where did my day go?”—this is it.
2. Why These Tasks Matter—But Shouldn’t Be Yours
These behind-the-scenes tasks are essential to keeping projects running smoothly. But as the lead designer or business owner, your time is better spent on:
- Conceptual design and creative direction
- Building client relationships
- Networking and sourcing new opportunities
- High-level decision-making
The rest? It’s still important—but it doesn’t need to be done by you.
3. Enter: Swift Assist — Summer Support for Busy Designers
This summer, we introduced Swift Assist — a fast, flexible support package designed specifically for moments like this. It’s perfect for those one-off tasks or short-term bursts of help that you don’t want to commit a full VA package to.
Use Swift Assist to delegate:
- Admin overflow
- Procurement follow-ups
- Product Sourcing
- Presentation updates
- Client communication
- Inbox triage or organization
- CAD Drafting
And the best part? You don’t need to spend time onboarding a new assistant—we’re already in the industry, and we get how designers work.
4. Book Now, Save $50, and Get Your Time Back
Whether you need a few hours of breathing room or a little extra horsepower on a project, Swift Assist is ready when you are.
Book your package in June (there’s still time!), July, or August and get $50 OFF One-off packages. No long-term commitment. Maximum relief.
Ready to make summer smoother?
Let Swift Assist take a few things off your plate—so you can focus on the work that truly lights you up.
