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August 31, 2023

Why this Brooklyn designer sees furniture as a Trojan horse

Brooklyn-based furniture artist Madeline Isakson uses found objects to craft contemporary designs that comment on American consumption and memory.

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August 24, 2023

This Vancouver designer crafts story-rich furnishings from reclaimed wood

Vancouver furniture artist Brent Comber uses wood to capture the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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August 11, 2023

This is how 4 designers celebrate wins at work

We asked four designers how they recognize victories at their firm.

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August 4, 2023

4 ways to respond to a client questioning your rates

We asked four industry pros how they handle clients who try to negotiate design fees.

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July 28, 2023

The best interview questions to ask design job candidates

We asked seven interior designers to share their go-to interview questions when making a new hire.

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July 27, 2023

The Boston creator behind these TikTok-viral rugs

Boston–based artist and creator Madeline Ronzoni hand-makes bright, cheery rugs to bring her favorite objects to life.

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July 21, 2023

The biggest red flags when hiring a new employee

We asked seven designers to share the red flags they watch for when growing their team.

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July 14, 2023

How 4 designers prevent bottlenecking

We asked four designers what steps they take to avoid slowing down their firm’s workflow.

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July 7, 2023

4 designers share how they landed their side hustle

We asked four designers to talk about the value—professional and personal—of their side hustles.

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June 30, 2023

6 takes on TikTok in the design industry

We asked six designer professionals to share their attitudes toward TikTok as a business tool.

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