FREQUENTLY Asked Questions

TLDP Juniors are aspiring interior designers who are either currently in their third year of interior design studies or fresh graduates looking for industry experience. They have registered with TLDP to take on the opportunity to expand their portfolios which are usually filled with theoretical school projects as soon as they graduate from school. Partnering with us enables you to empower the next generation of interior designers by providing them an opportunity to design a realistic space that they can include in their portfolios when they look for a job.

Gone are the days of interns and junior designers drafting what their seniors have designed. At TLDP, we flip this traditional process: Juniors are put in the driver’s seat with their innovative and creative concepts, while seniors (in this case, Mentors) provide guidance and refinement. Our operations are conducted 100% online via our platform, fulfilling worldwide client demand. Got a project in France but you’re based in Indonesia? Partner with us and you could receive design proposals from Juniors based in Canada, South Africa, and the UK who are mentored by a seasoned interior designer based in the USA.

Our Juniors undergo a rigorous application process to verify their eligibility and skills. They work under the guidance of experienced Mentors with over 10 years of industry experience to ensure that you receive high-quality deliverables, each design element meeting your needs.

We accept a wide range of project typologies, most specifically:

• Residential
• Office Workspace
• F&B
• Retail
• Hotel

Whether it’s a 4 m² bathroom or a 2,000 m² office space, let our Juniors and Mentors design the space of your dreams.

You may view our portfolio by clicking here. We hope this helps you gauge our Juniors’ talent and skills.

NOTE: We prioritize fair opportunity for all our talented Juniors. Clients cannot directly select specific Juniors to work on their projects. Here’s how it works:

• We make client projects available for Juniors to sign up for.
• Sign-ups are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Only the first THREE Juniors who successfully sign up will be assigned to work on the project.

This system ensures a fair and transparent process for all our Juniors.

The Junior will prepare the documentation you’ll need to start implementing your design. This document, called Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E), may be used for your reference to start your DIY project on your space. You can also give this file to your contractor.

The timeline for each project varies depending on its complexity and scope. We provide an estimated timeline during the initial consultation. Based on our past residential projects with an area size of 4m² to 40m², the average timeline takes approximately 40 days.

The speed will also depend on the time you, as the client, can give your feedback. Clients are responsible for providing timely feedback on submitted designs to keep the project moving. If no feedback is received within 15 business days, the project will be considered complete and closed.

To help you stay on track, TLDP sends 3 reminders:

• Day 7
• Day 10
• Day 15

If there’s still no feedback, the project will automatically close 1 week after the final reminder. Need extra time? Let us know before the closure deadline, and we’ll review your request.

Our goal is to ensure client satisfaction. Our team and the Mentor will work with you to understand your needs better and provide additional options and alternatives if necessary.

No, we do not. TLDP provides you with the blueprint to implement your chosen design but does not work nor partner with any contractors. However, if you are located in an area where our Mentors are based, we can recommend a list of contractors whom Delphine has worked with in the past at no additional charge. TLDP does not take any commissions from these contractors. Please note that we are not liable for any of the suggested contractors’ work or performance.

There are NO hidden fees. All costs are transparently communicated upfront with an instant quotation.

We provide Juniors with real-client project experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to build their portfolios, helping them transition smoothly into the professional world. TLDP connects Juniors not just with clients but with Mentors as well! Mentors can look for prospects who they can hire after the Juniors’ time with TLDP.

Contrary to popular belief, a Junior does NOT necessarily pertain to a student in their junior year of studies. TLDP Juniors, short for junior designers, MUST meet any of the two following criteria:

• You have completed at least TWO years of interior design studies for your bachelor’s degree; or
• You are a fresh graduate within ONE year from your graduation date (for your bachelor’s or master’s degree).

We also accept students pursuing further studies such as a master’s degree in interior design.

No, joining TLDP as a Junior is FREE. Our platform is committed to providing equal opportunities for all aspiring interior designers.

We simulate the bidding process among interior designers and their firms where only the chosen designer/firm receives the contract from the client. Following the same principle, each project will typically have THREE (3) TLDP Juniors proposing their designs. The client will then choose the winning design and the Junior will be rewarded with a percentage of the design fees the platform charges the client. For our design fees, please visit our home page here.

Please refer to your school’s career services department for specific requirements for your mandatory internship. TLDP is a registered corporate entity in Singapore with fully remote operations. Selected schools have allowed their students to join our platform as Juniors for their internship. In the case of rendering a certain number of hours, our Design Director will calculate how many TLDP projects you should participate in to fulfill your school requirements. For further inquiries, kindly send an email to ambassador@thelivedesignproject.com

1. Prepare softcopies of the following documents:
   • an updated CV/résumé
   • a portrait/photo of yourself (to be used for your profile on the platform and for social media posts when you win a project)
   • any document as proof of education. This may be in the form of any of:
     • Letter of Enrolment explicitly stating your name and year level; OR
     • Transcript of Records/Grading Report with a list of the classes you have completed from your first year of interior design studies to your current year
   • NOTE: Ensure that each document is less than 5MB in file size. Please compress your documents to avoid experiencing issues when applying.
2. Complete the application form and upload your documents here.
3. You will receive TWO (2) emails from our team. The first is to notify you that we have received your application and that it will be reviewed by our Design Director. Should your application be approved, you will receive a second email with your unique reference code.
4. Go back to the home page and create an account by clicking on the menu on the upper right. Select “Sign Up.”
5. Ensure that you select the “Junior” user type and complete your platform registration with your unique reference code and your details. Please use the email you entered when you filled out the application form.
6. Once you’ve successfully created your account, complete your profile with details about yourself. This will be your Mentors’ reference when they look for potential hires.

Watch this video for a detailed step-by-step guide.

This is because you have NOT yet completed your registration to the platform. Once your application has been approved, you must complete your registration by creating an account with the unique reference code sent to your email with the subject “Your Application Reference Number”. This email is sent by our team through the address support@thelivedesignproject.com. Kindly check your email’s Spam or Junk folders.

Watch our detailed step-by-step guide video (video link starts at 1:22).

All communications and information from your Mentor will be available on the Monday.com project management board specific to the project you’re working on. Please refer to any emails sent by Monday.com that may have been sent to your Spam or Junk folders. Once you have made your Monday.com account, please enable notifications to stay updated and connected with your Mentor.