In 2020, BOH interviewed designers across America for our inaugural 50 States Project series. Now, we’re checking in to find out how they’ve pivoted their businesses in times of social distance.

When we launched our 50 States Project series last year, the goal was to spotlight the unique geographical challenges of working in the design industry in every corner of the United States. But as we got going, what emerged were often intimate portraits that explored what it means to helm a design firm and navigate the growing pains of a small creative business. Designers across the country opened up about overcoming early challenges, celebrating small victories, learning tough (but vital) lessons, and chasing that elusive balance between art and business. The series continues online this year, as we once again talk to one designer from each state. But here, we catch up with some of the designers we spoke with in 2020 for updates on what they’ve learned—and how their firms have adapted—in the face of going virtual. 

• To read the original 50 States Project Interviews, click here.