Events & Programming
Masterclass
Designing a Successful Retail Business
March 26, 2025
Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe are masters at multitasking. In addition to their AD100 design firm, Nickey Kehoe, the pair has run the beloved store of the same name in Los Angeles since 2008, selling a mix of antique, contemporary, and their own designs; last year they opened a New York outpost.
How to Guide Clients to Invest in Artisan Craftsmanship
March 18, 2025
In this episode of DLN Masterclass, Tham Kannalikham explains how a thoughtful process of research, education, and storytelling will educate clients to prioritize lasting, meaningful investments.
Masterclass Season Two
March 12, 2025
Following the success of Season One, we’re excited to introduce DLN Masterclass Season Two, featuring four new episodes that break down the strategies behind some of the most successful design businesses today.
Leading for the Future: How to Develop a Succession Plan
March 12, 2025
In this episode, Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence pull back the curtain on the many years of strategy behind Bunny Williams Interior Design’s transition to Williams Lawrence, presenting a case study for responsible succession planning.
Introducing DLN Masterclass
August 01, 2024
DLN Members share their expertise on everything from sourcing to employee protocols in the DLN’s new video series.
Why Christine Gachot Runs Her Studio Like a Hospitality Firm
August 01, 2024
In this installment, Christine Gachot talks about establishing a brand identity from the inside out, including maintaining a clear company ethos, fostering trust in the workplace, and why FUN is integral to the firm’s practice.
How Janice Parker Established a System So Smooth, She Never Misses a Deadline
August 01, 2024
In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Janice breaks down her rules of time management, delegation, and continuous training.
How Timothy Corrigan Designs—and Runs His Firm—for a Global Market
August 01, 2024
In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Timothy Corrigan pulls back the curtain on his multinational studio, explaining the process behind working in a global market, from hiring to sourcing, in order to build a diversified business that taps a broader market and spreads economic risk.
Design For Good: How Kelly Finley Incorporated a 501(c)(3) Foundation Into Her Firm
August 01, 2024
In this installment of DLN Masterclass, Kelly explains how she established, runs, and manages a nonprofit—and how it benefits her studio.
How Workshop/APD Grew From 2 to 95 Employees—Without Losing Its Company Culture
August 01, 2024
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.