
What to do with clients who have champagne taste on beer budgets? How do you handle the discussion of scope creep? What happens when your client tries to shop a retail piece or monopolize your time in search of the perfect faucet?
This week on Disruptive Design, Mark Schubert of Chicago-based Phillip Harrison Interiors offers designers practical insights on navigating the financial aspects that can make or break client relationships and project outcomes.

Daun Curry Studio’s renovated office in New York’s NoHo neighborhood navigates the delicate balance between an interior designer’s need for a professional workspace and the desire for a home-like atmosphere. In collaboration with Room & Board for Business, the space strikes a unique chord—functional yet warm, creative yet practical—questioning where that line should be drawn in the design of an interior designer’s office.

We focus so much on how a space looks—but what about how it sounds? With the rise of remote work and wellness-focused design, acoustics are taking center stage in residential interiors. Experts reveal how sound is shaping modern homes, from high-tech materials to biophilic solutions that balance aesthetics with tranquility.

Renowned architect and contemporary furniture designer Jordana Maisie unveils her new design workshop—a creative laboratory that blends architectural precision with hands-on material exploration. In an exclusive interview, she explains how the initiative rekindles her early passion for installation art, offering fresh design innovation that meets our collective craving for inspired creativity.

Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.