The Rules of Gibbs: For Interior Designers

The Rules

Rule #1: Never let multiple clients stay together.

Rule #1: Never screw over your project manager.

Rule #2: Always wear work boots at a jobsite.

Rule #3: Don't believe what you're told. Double check your measurements.

Rule #3: Never be unreachable…have your Blackberry glued to you at all hours.

Rule #4: The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself. Second best? Tell one other person - if you must. There is no third best. Accept you should probably tell the project manager…..

Rule #5: You don't waste good ideas.

Rule #6: Never say "You're Sorry." It's a sign of weakness. Say “I apologize” it’s much more professional.

Rule #7: Always be specific when you lie….. but it better not be on the construction documents.

Rule #8: Never take anything for granted. Including laser’s that measure the ceiling height for you.

Rule #9: Never go anywhere without a measuring tape.

Rule #10: Never get personally involved in a project.

Rule #11: When the job is done, walk away….as fast as you can walk in heels.

Rule #12: Never date a co-worker…or an architect…or a contractor….or an engineer.
Rule #13: Never, ever involve a lawyer.
Rule #15: Always work as a team.
Rule #16: If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it…. With a strongly worded email.
Rule #18: It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission….unless it involves a load-bearing wall and a sledge-hammer.
Rule #22: Never, ever bother a contractor on concrete pour day.
Rule #23: Never mess with a designer's coffee... if you want to live.
Rule #27: There are two ways to follow someone. First way, they never notice you. Second way, they only notice you…when you’re checking the contractor’s work behind their back.
Rule #35: Always watch the giant crane….it’s cool.
Rule #36: If you feel like you are being played by the sales reps, you probably are.
Rule #38: Your project, your lead.
Rule #39: There is no such thing as coincidence.
Rule #40: If it seems like the engineer is out to get you, they are.
Rule #42: Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker punched you…figuratively in a strongly worded email.
Rule #44: First things first, hide the women and children…on demolition day.
Rule #45: Clean up the mess that you make...on painting day.
Rule #51: Sometimes - you're wrong.

Rule #69: Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man.