Design Firm Friday: Explaining the Invisible Costs Clients Don’t See
Clients see fees and furniture, but hidden costs like freight, storage
Help! I’m Hiring Interior Designers in a Shrinking Talent Pool
With fewer juniors, reluctant seniors, and mid-level staff in high dem
How Design Firm Principals Can Protect Profit by Building Stronger Teams
Design firm principals in 2025 juggle creative vision and operational
How Should Interior Designers Be Thinking About Freight in 2025?
Freight is still shaping design projects in 2025. Learn why rising shi
How Will AI Affect Interior Design Procurement?
AI is speeding up design procurement but can’t replace the human jud
How to Say “No” to Client Requests That Blow Up the Budget
Learn how to say “no” to client requests that break the budget wit
How Can I Break Free from My Interior Design Firm’s ‘Signature Style’?
Experiment in small projects, draw inspiration from outside interiors,
What Are Billable vs. Non-Billable Hours in Interior Design?
Learn the difference between billable and non-billable hours, how to h
How Do I Chase Down Late Payments Without Damaging Client Relationships?
From clear contracts to automation, learn how interior design firm own
How Do I Vet New Vendors for My Interior Design Firm?
Vet new vendors by assessing track records, testing responsiveness, an
