Design Leadership Network

Kelly Finley’s Journey from Designer to Social Impact Leader DLN Member Kelly Finley has run her Oakland and Atlanta-based design firm, Joy Street Design, for over a decade. Six years ago, she added an unexpected branch: A Nonprofit. Financed by Joy Street Design, Joy Street Initiative completes pro-bono design projects for  those suffering from trauma, violence, and homelessness. In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Kelly explains how she established, runs, and manages a nonprofit—and how it benefits her studio. Stream season one, episode four now: https://lnkd.in/eb_eQxAs

Matt Berman’s Blueprint for Building a Thriving Design Firm As cofounder of Workshop/APD, DLN Advisory Board Member Matthew Berman has grown a two-person design studio to a firm of over 100. In this installment of DLN Masterclass, he shares key lessons on strategic hiring, fostering a strong company culture, and continuously evolving to meet new challenges. His lessons provide a blueprint for growing sustainably while maintaining a creative and collaborative environment. Stream season one, episode three now: https://lnkd.in/ewRTfhAm

How Janice Parker’s Team Never Misses a Deadline After over 40 years running Janice Parker Landscape Architects, Janice Parker says her team never misses a deadline. That’s because she’s a stickler for strict procedures and clear protocols, which create the structured yet flexible environment that drives her firm’s success. In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Janice breaks down her rules of time management, delegation, and continuous training. Stream season one, episode two now: https://lnkd.in/eXPqF3tV

Why Christine Gachot Runs Her Design Firm Like a Hotel AD100 and Elle Decor A-List firm GACHOT is different from other luxury design firms in many ways. That may be because its cofounder, DLN Advisory Board Member Christine Gachot, cut her teeth working in hospitality. When she and her husband, John, founded their own firm, Christine applied many of the lessons learned under the likes of André Balazs to the structure—and brand—of Gachot Studios. In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Christine shares her most valuable lessons on establishing a brand identity from the inside out. Stream season one, episode one now: https://lnkd.in/eT7TD72h

With a first-ever focus on hospitality, the Ninth Annual DLN Business Forum convened some of the biggest names shaping hotel development and hospitality design today. Over the course of the daylong event, the DLN community heard discussions on everything from managing a hospitality firm to financing hotel development to creating the perfect restaurant experience. Our speakers were industry leaders from the likes of Major Food Group, AvroKO, Equinox Hotels , Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and more. Whether you missed the live event or simply wish to revisit the insightful discussions, you can now access each of the day's sessions virtually. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e3GrN2-2 #DLNBusinessForum #Hospitality #Hotel #Restaurant #Networking

By now, DLN Members may already have received an exciting delivery in your mailbox: the second issue of the DLN Quarterly, featuring a redesigned format visual language informed by the DLN’s new brand identity. We couldn’t be more excited about this update to our slate of DLN editorial, which will be the standard for The Quarterly going forward. The Quarterly is mailed with our reimagined Partner Sourcebook, an editorialized compendium of the latest and greatest from our DLN Partner brands, presented in a useful format divided into project phase, and publishing biannually. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eFNWTFrx #DesignLeadershipNetwork #Publication #InteriorDesign #Architecture

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the appointment of our own Michael Diaz-Griffith as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the DLN. "Michael’s elevation to CEO reflects my commitment, as the DLN’s Founder, to supporting all of you with the strongest possible leadership of our organization, supporting Michael as a strong leader within the design community-at-large, and practicing what we preach about developing the future leaders of our firms." - Peter Sallick Read a formal announcement from DLN Founder Peter Sallick: https://lnkd.in/eu33p65X #DLN #DesignLeadershipNetwork #Announcement

We are thrilled to announce Hunter Douglas, Inc. as our newest DLN Partner! With decades of experience and expertise in customization and automation, the brand provides window treatments that elevate high-design spaces while also keeping them insulated from the elements. Please join us in welcoming Hunter Douglas to the DLN Community! 📸 Seth Smoot | 🛋 Pierce & Ward