DBI

5 05, 2022

Design+Dialogue: Do You Have Career FOMO?

By |2022-10-20T13:10:47-07:00May 5, 2022|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

Do you have career FOMO? FOMO (the fear of missing out) is often thought of as a bad thing but for anyone interested in a career change, in this market, FOMO could yield great rewards. Do you want a more challenging job? Do you want more money, a better commute, [...]

19 04, 2022

Design+Dialogue: LinkedIn Still Matters

By |2022-10-20T13:10:48-07:00April 19, 2022|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

LinkedIn still matters, like it or not.  Regardless of your job search status, LinkedIn is a critical part of your career.  Is yours up-to-date?  Check out my latest Design+Dialogue to learn how to bring it up to 2022 standards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4GJhD-KIso  

23 02, 2022

Design+Dialogue: Build an Awesome Interview Team

By |2022-10-20T13:10:48-07:00February 23, 2022|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

Building an awesome interview team is THE BEST tool for finding top talent in today's market. The market for talent across all industries is very competitive but none more so than in the Architecture and Interior Design industry.  Our industry is still feeling the sting from so much talent leaving [...]

14 01, 2022

Design+Dialogue: Core Leadership Skills in Design

By |2022-10-20T13:10:49-07:00January 14, 2022|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

Core Leadership Skills in Design are many but some are more important for success than others.  In this week's design and dialogue I share four critical skills every design leader must master. I have another blog that goes more in-depth here.

10 01, 2022

Design+Dialogue: Becoming a Design Director

By |2022-10-20T13:10:49-07:00January 10, 2022|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

If 2021 was the year of the Great Resignation, 2022 is shaping up to be the year of the great career up-leveling. For those ready to see their career grow, now is the time. I have been having conversations with candidates throughout the holidays and most have been asking me [...]

23 11, 2021

Becoming a Design Director

By |2022-10-20T13:10:50-07:00November 23, 2021|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

Once you have accrued 5-10 years of experience in design, you may be considering a move to the coveted position of design director.  The creative lead in this position has likely garnered work experience in various related projects and understands how design and concept become a completed project. Build your design [...]

10 11, 2021

Design+Dialogue: Inspire (And Keep) Your Team

By |2022-10-20T13:10:50-07:00November 10, 2021|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

In today's market, the great resignation, it is critically important to keep your team intact.  In today's Design+Dialogue I share four tips to help any leader keep their team inspired, and part of your team.

3 11, 2021

Design+Dialogue: Hiring Tips For This Market

By |2022-10-20T13:10:50-07:00November 3, 2021|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

Design firm's are hiring at a rate like I have never seen in my 20+ years.  Many firms are not ready for the cut throat market of today.  In this week's Deisgn+Dialogue I share four tips to help your firm win the war for talent.

6 05, 2021

Design+Dialogue: Starting Your Own Firm

By |2022-10-20T13:10:52-07:00May 6, 2021|Blog, Design Careers, Design Trends|

COVID has changed a lot for the architecture and interior design industry.  One of the major changes I am speaking to candidates about is how they can start their own firm.  They are taking the opportunity, and the cash they have saved, to go on their own. In this Deisgn+Dialogue [...]

Go to Top