DESIGN A BUSINESS YOU LOVE.

DesignDash is your community for building the interior design business you’ve been dreaming of. Whether you’re launching, growing, or pivoting, we’re here to help you do it with confidence. Through expert-led workshops, proven business tools, and a network of peers who truly get it, you’ll have the guidance you need to skip costly mistakes and move forward faster. 

Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove, co-founders of DesignDash, welcome you to Build your Dream Team

What is DesignDash?

We started DesignDash because we know the feeling of loving the design work, but drowning in the business side. That’s why we built a community where you’ll find expert-led workshops, practical resources, and peer mentorship that gives you clarity, confidence, and direction. Here, you’ll get the support to break through roadblocks, take bold steps forward, and build a design business that’s not just profitable, but energizing and deeply rewarding.

Support at every stage

The Community

The DesignDash community is our virtual platform where interior design business owners connect, problem-solve, and grow. With real-time discussions, workshop replays, courses, and monthly meetups, it’s your space to share challenges, swap ideas, and get the support you need.

Virtual Workshops

Laura and Melissa provide the strategies you need to run a stronger design business. From billing with confidence to building a talented team, to navigating tricky design dilemmas, each session is packed with practical advice,  examples, and proven tools you can put into action right away.

In-Person Events

Hosted at vendor showrooms across the country and at major markets like High Point Market and Design Chicago, Laura and Melissa bring designers together for hands-on learning, panels, and in-depth discussions. You’ll learn a lot and make new connections.

Why Join the DesignDash Community?

We support your goals and your growth

It’s hard work running a business, but you don’t have to figure everything out alone. Each month, we meet for coffee chats and co-working sessions where we’re you’re sounding board, your place to vent, and your cheerleaders.

You'll find confidence as a business owner

It’s time to stop second-guessing and start leading with clarity and purpose. We’ll show you how to price and market your services, while giving you frameworks to hire and grow successfully, giving you the assurance to make the right decisions for your firm.

You'll take back your time

You didn’t start your design business to drown in spreadsheets, chase invoices, or stress over every decision.  Clear the clutter with the same resources and tools that we use in our multi-million dollar design firm and focus on what you do best.

Words from Our Community

"Laura and Melissa have a wealth of knowledge and I'm so grateful to you for creating a safe space for designers to be vulnerable and transparent."
Rhonnika Clifton, ASID
"Connecting with other designers at various stages of their businesses, yet facing similar challenges, has been such a relief. Bouncing ideas off others has been a game-changer!"
Interior Designer, Candice Rogers
Candice Rogers, ASID Allied
"I feel like we got so much good information from this. We really enjoyed our peer group session and most of all meeting some new friends!"
Interior designer, Susan Klimala
Susan Klimala, CKBD

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