How NOT to find your designer.

For 20 years before transitioning to a home build mentor, I was a building designer, specialising in the design, documentation and project management of homes. On more occasions than I care to remember, I received email inquiries in some shape and form similar to this;

Well, hello Josh & Emily; don't you sound just delightful! What a great way to kick off our first exchange.

So my final tip for first reaching out to your preferred designers; talk to the person you are hoping to engage with, not the outcomes. Sure, you need plans. But the person, team, and processes behind those plans are what will make your project a success.