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“Wait, Clients Pay Extra for That?” How To Upsell Interior Design Clients with 3D Renderings
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business
35 minutes 22 seconds
5 months ago
“Wait, Clients Pay Extra for That?” How To Upsell Interior Design Clients with 3D Renderings
Ever feel like clients just don’t “see” your vision, literally? This episode dives into the often-overlooked tool that can increase client trust, raise your perceived value, and unlock high-end opportunities: 3D renderings. Whether you’re a solopreneur winging it with mood boards or you’re flirting with luxury clients, renderings might just be your biggest untapped asset.
You’ll learn: ✅ Why presenting renderings isn’t just a visual tool, it’s a trust accelerator ✅ How to price, position, and profit from offering renderings ✅ When to line-item them and when to bake them into your services ✅ How AI is changing the rendering game, and what still sets pros apart
If you’re an interior designer looking to start attracting clients who say “yes” faster and with fewer revisions, this is the episode that’s going to help you get there.
Listen now and learn how to make renderings work harder for your business.
(00:00) Why designers undervalue renderings, and what’s changing.
(04:50) Overcoming client objections and selling the value.
(07:00) Outsourcing renderings: mindset, timing, and delegation.
(11:10) Pricing renderings: line items, baked-in fees, and markups.
(16:00) Renderings as marketing assets and portfolio builders.
(22:40) AI vs. human touch: future-proofing your rendering strategy.
About Mina Duque
Mina Duque is the Head of Client Success at Duke Renders, a premier 3D rendering studio serving interior designers and design firms around the world. With a formal background in interior design and years of hands-on experience in the field, Mina understands exactly what it takes to translate a designer’s vision into visuals that win client trust, fast-track approvals, and elevate the perception of any design business. What started as her husband Fernando’s solution for her own design needs quickly evolved into a fast-growing, service-driven company.
At Duke Renders, Mina plays a pivotal role in ensuring every rendering is not only technically precise but emotionally resonant, helping designers communicate with clarity, save time, and look like absolute pros. She’s particularly passionate about supporting solopreneurs and small teams who want to grow into the luxury space without burning out. Her unique combination of design chops and client-centric strategy makes her a powerful resource for anyone ready to uplevel their presentation game.
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