Practice Management/Career Development

Perspective - Summer 2010

Creativity has always fueled design. But now, downsized architects and Interior Designers find it’s spurring more — and that’s helping them keep their artistic juices flowing so they can pay the bills until they’re rehired.

Perspective - Summer 2010

The power of design isn't limited to the innovation of the designer. We explore the strategies developed by manufacturers and designers to not only help their clients be more innovative, but also to improve their relationships with each other.

Perspective - Summer 2010

Increasingly, Interior Designers are entering the industry after working for years in a different field, from finance to fashion and everything in between. We explore how these new recruits are finding professional fulfillment the second time around.

Perspective - Spring 2010

If you think the myth that professionals can’t work successfully across generations is true, think again.

Perspective - Spring 2010

Interior Designers may not have entered the profession to become project managers, but today's competitive marketplace requires more project management skills. Here's how designers can hone those skills to set themselves apart and improve client satisfaction in the process.

Perspective - Winter 2010

Multidiscipline practice fosters good business as well as good design.

Perspective - Summer 2009

When interior designers are integrated into the project team from day one, clients benefit by achieving the highest-quality end product.

Perspective - Summer 2009

It's more important than ever for designers to network, build skills and market themselves.

Perspective - Winter 2009

Many interior designers choose to manage risk and make themselves more marketable by diversifying their areas of practice. But more are branching out geographically, as well — from Eastern Asia to Western India to the Middle East.

Perspective - Winter 2009

In search of creative projects, some inspired interior designers look beyond traditional design fields and find lesser-known markets for their services.

Perspective - Winter 2009

When clients are forced to cut their budgets and watch their bottom lines, interior designers must find ways to do more with less.

Perspective - Winter 2009

The next generation of interior designers may be unlike any before it. But interior design firms are crafting new, inventive mentoring methods to develop the skills of younger designers.

Perspective - Fall 2008

FALL 2008 - Small firms prove that when it comes to Interior Design, size doesn't matter.

Perspective - Spring 2008

SPRING 2008 - Millennials at work.

Perspective - Winter 2008

WINTER 2007 - Gaining expertise in your client's industry not only keeps you focused on the bottom line, it also makes you a better designer.

Perspective - Winter 2008

WINTER 2007 - Even the best projects can fail if end-users reject the new concept. But communication goes a long way when it comes to securing buy-in.

Perspective - Fall 2007

SUMMER 2007 - Step into your clients' shoes and learn how to set yourself apart from the competition.

Perspective - Fall 2007

SUMMER 2007 - To take advantage of booming global economies, domestic firms are opening offices around the world.

Perspective - Spring 2007

SPRING 2007 - Learning to communicate with C-Suite executives elevates designers to become valued consultants.

Perspective - Winter 2007

WINTER 2007 - Sometimes it’s tough for designers to stay passionate about their profession day after day.

Perspective - Winter 2007

WINTER 2007 - Interior designers stand to learn a lesson in teamwork from industrial designers who draw insight from all walks of life.

Perspective - Fall 2006

FALL 2006 - Designers keeping a watchful eye on project contracts ensure that both they and their clients are protected and happy.

Perspective - Fall 2006

FALL 2006 - Every project has a lesson to teach. It’s up to designers to apply those lessons to future work.

Perspective - Fall 2005

FALL 2005 - Interior design's most senior positions strive for the perfect balance of business savvy and creative talent.

Perspective - Winter 2005

WINTER 2005 - How four veteran business owners risked, sacrificed and triumphed in self-employment.

Perspective - Winter 2005

WINTER 2005 - Sometimes, the secret to professional success is as simple as making a list.

Perspective - Winter 2005

WINTER 2005 - Clients aren’t what they used to be. They’re more.

Perspective - Spring 2004

Great design firms offer their employees more than just a salary.