Your first classroom is the world around you. Start by stalking—I mean, studying—spaces you love. Pop into fancy hotels, browse architectural magazines, or take a hundred photos of that one friend’s impossibly cozy living room.
Make a game of it. Ask yourself: “Why does this room make me feel calm?” Or, “Why does that lamp look like a sad robot?” The answer is always about balance, light, and proportion—not a diploma.
