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September 19, 2025

Two designers share how they transitioned out of running their firms, and their recommendations for other designers one day hoping to do the same.

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September 12, 2025

What’s the most unexpected way you’ve met a client?

This week, we asked three designers to share the most unusual circumstances in which they have found new business.

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September 5, 2025

Have you ever worked with a business coach?

This week, we asked five designers what lessons their firms learned from strategic advisors.

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August 29, 2025

How do you tell your client that you made a mistake?

Even the best-laid plans can go awry. This week, we asked six designers how they let their clients know when something goes wrong during a project.

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August 22, 2025

3 designers share how they keep their employees happy

This week, we asked three designers how they pay their employees and foster an inviting company culture.

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August 15, 2025

How do you handle performance reviews for your staff?

This week, we asked four designers how they evaluate their employees’ efforts and accomplishments.

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August 8, 2025

Why is it so much harder to design your own home?

This week, we asked 10 designers to describe the pros and cons of being their own client.

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August 1, 2025

How do you find and vet new makers?

This week, we asked seven designers how they discover new artisans to work with.

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July 25, 2025

Two designers on expanding their firms

This week, we asked two designers when they knew it was time to grow their team and how they went about hiring.

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July 18, 2025

How do you get your clients to take design risks?

This week, we asked eight designers how they get their clients out of their comfort zones and make bold design choices.

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