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July 25, 2024

For this designer, having tunnel vision was the best way to grow her business

An exciting project offered Kate Turk an incredible opportunity—but taking it meant turning down all other work for more than two years. Here’s what happened when she put all of her eggs in one basket.

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July 24, 2024

A designer’s guide to interior photography

Is your project ready for its close-up? Here’s everything you need to know before your next photo shoot, including who to hire, how much to spend, what to expect, and so much more.

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July 18, 2024

The simple mindset shift that can help designers be better leaders

A powerful quote about entrepreneurship inspired Linette Dai to turn her focus from managing project minutiae to growing her business and nurturing her employees.

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July 17, 2024

This football player turned furniture designer is on a mission to rethink traditional forms

For former NFL player Michael Bennett, designing furniture is a way to pay homage to Black history.

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July 11, 2024

The surprising reason to stress less about client education

A long walk with a mentor prompted Tommy Zung to stop trying to educate his clients and focus instead on telling them what they need to know.

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July 9, 2024

Should the rug come first or last in your design scheme?

What’s the best way to design a room? Iconic designers Timothy Corrigan and Suzanne Kasler face off on where the rug belongs in the sourcing process.

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July 3, 2024

This designer went through the wringer with a GC before fixing holes in her contract. Learn from her experience

A contractor’s subpar performance forced Heidi Caillier to rethink how she works with external partners.

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June 20, 2024

What to do when a contractor isn’t cooperating

A singularly antagonistic contractor prompted the principals of Kobel + Co to hire a dedicated project manager and shore up their GC vetting process.

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June 17, 2024

Outsourcing this part of the design process could be a game changer for your firm

Many firms outsource accounting and other administrative work, but what about the entire procurement step? Designers who’ve tried it weigh in.

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June 13, 2024

How to protect your process from an indecisive client

A client who overthought every step of a project prompted designer Hema Persad to begin taking measures that covered her time.

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