Interior Design in the New Economy Report
Interior Design in the New Economy: Lessons Learned from the Great Recession draws upon the insights of a group of experienced designers who have begun to think of themselves and their work in a new way and to reinterpret the role of the interior designer in today’s economy. What they have learned may help other interior design professionals succeed in the months ahead.
The designers consulted for this report represent a wide range of design specialties, business types and professional experience. Many are principals in their firms and have weathered previous economic downturns during their careers. In a frank discussion, they talked about how the economic recession has affected their interior design businesses and how business models and practices will need to change to stay competitive and profitable in the “new economy” that will emerge during the period of economic recovery.
