The Projects Designers Are Most Proud Of, and Why They Still Matter
The business of interior design is not only proposals and punch lists, it is also…
What Tough Times Teach You About Running a Design Firm
Moving Forward in Tough Times Running a studio involves more than just taste; it’s the…
5 Scary Truths Every Interior Designer Needs to Face, Before They Haunt You!
Happy Halloween, designers! While you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin spice latte and the most…
Discount? What Do You Say When a Repeat Client Asks?
Pricing strategies for designers do not live in theory, they live in real conversations with…
Should Interior Design Firms Pay Commissions? What ASID, NKBA, and IDC Designers Are Saying
Interior design commissions spark spirited debate across the trade. Should a lead designer who signs…
Keeping Your Workroom Clean and Organized, Essential Strategies for Interior Designers
A tidy studio is not about perfection, it is about making your creative work easier….
Interior Design Team Mistakes, Own It, Fix It, Move Forward
Running a design firm means juggling clients, vendors, deliveries, and decisions that change fast. Mistakes…
The Sweetest Trade, When Clients Gift Their Designers a Piece of the Past
Client gifts for interior designers often arrive at the end of a project, in the…
Communication With General Contractors, A Practical Guide For Interior Designers
Working designers know that great design only lands when the build team is aligned. This…
What To Do When a Client Wants To Be the Designer? Client Communication for Designers.
It happens more often than design pros like to admit, a client falls in love…
Client Delay Fees for Interior Designers, Practical Policies That Protect Your Schedule
Client Delay Fees for Interior Designers A practical guide from the Interior Design Community for…
Niche in Interior Design, Do You Need One? 7 Real World Designer Insights
Do You Need a Niche in Interior Design? If you have been in the industry…