Introducing Design Business Blueprint: helping designers & creatives navigate successful business growth
Interior designers are the architects of aesthetics, transforming spaces into captivating narratives that reflect individual personalities and lifestyles. So, of course, in our ever-evolving world of interior design, creativity and innovation reign supreme. However, amid the flurry of fabric swatches and furniture selections, one essential aspect often takes a backseat – business development. As the realm of design continues to evolve, it’s imperative for entrepreneurial interior designers to recognize the crucial role business development plays in fostering and sustaining growth, while creating enduring success for their design business.
Welcome to “Design Business Blueprint” – the monthly column that will reshape the way you envision the future of your interior design business. In these turbulent times, where the design industry landscape can change overnight and uncertainty looms, the need to focus on business strategy and growth has never been more pressing. Let’s delve into why business development is paramount for designers and creatives, regardless of the current industry trends or global circumstances.
In the interior design and home furnishings world, adaptation isn’t just a virtue – it’s a necessity. The Design Business Blueprint is here to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to grow and thrive. Together, let’s embark on this informative journey of business development. As an interior designer, you have the power to create captivating spaces AND a thriving, resilient business. Welcome to Design Business Blueprint – where your journey to enduring design business success begins.
About Design Business Blueprint
Design Business Blueprint is a Décor News Now exclusive monthly column written by Yudi Kaufman of YKD Associates. Yudi is a multifaceted business strategist, entrepreneur, and creative, who brings years of experience navigating the home furnishings and interior design industry from the inside out. He has a background in interior design, furniture design, sustainability, e-commerce, business management, human resources, accounting, marketing, and public speaking. Yudi holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Interior Environments from New York’s FIT – Fashion Institute of Technology. A true left-and-right-brainer! Check back each month for more business tips and follow @ykdassociates on Instagram.
