“In the design world, we often talk about creativity, but a very crucial part of successful studios is the business side of things,” said Jess Miles, Editor of SPACE Magazine, introducing the session.
Joining her were:
None of the four arrived at ownership the same way, and are all at different stages of the journey, from a studio approaching its 20th year, to one barely six months old. Michaela Reysenn moved to London after her degree but couldn’t get hired. “I couldn’t get a job as an interior designer – no one would give me a chance,” she said. Working two jobs, she built a £200 website and took projects on for free, until the restaurant she was working in asked her to design its next venue. It was shortlisted for a design award almost immediately. To which she thought, “I better take this seriously!”
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
