Design Manager

AI for Interior Designers Workshop Curious how designers are using AI to create stunning interior visuals? Join @jenna.gaidusek for a 90-minute online workshop where you'll learn the tools and prompts needed to generate photorealistic renderings using AI. Discover how to turn a mood board or brand concept into a fully realized interior image, complete with composition, style, and detail. Perfect for designers looking to visualize ideas faster and elevate client presentations. 🎟 $30 per person @aiforinteriordesigners Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3917724766829/WN_eFwqvHPgT7eIS5O7L8aR7Q

Summer’s coming ☀️ Longer days, bigger projects, tighter timelines. are you ready? Design Manager let's you manage every product specification, purchase order, invoice, client update, and tiny design detail in one place, so nothing slips through the cracks. Because great design is all about the details. Get started for free, link in bio ✨

The right tools don’t just organize your business—they transform it. Matthew P. Smyth found that moving to a platform designed for interior designers streamlined his entire operation, making it easier to manage details, save time, and protect his bottom line. A smarter way to run your design business starts here.

Behind every great interior designer is a system that keeps everything running smoothly. That’s why thousands of firms rely on Design Manager, saving 8–10 hours each week on invoicing and operations while keeping every detail of their projects managed in one simple, streamlined system. Because great designers deserve great tools ✨ See why designers like Bria Hammel are making the switch. Head to designmanager.com to learn more. Link in bio.

Bryon Risdon makes designing a 3,000 sq ft sophisticated residence look easy ✨ In this Washington D.C. home, bold materials meet calm, neutral architecture, with layered textures that feel elevated but still livable. What looks effortless actually involved juggling custom pieces, vendors, timelines, and budgets. Design Manager keeps it all on track so the vision comes to life without the chaos. 🔗 Link in bio

Last Saturday at @highpointmarket ✨ From meaningful conversations during our panel to the charm bracelet bar in full swing, it was a day we won’t forget. We loved seeing everyone create something personal (and stylish 💅)! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, created with us, and connected. So grateful to our incredible panelists, moderator, hosts, and sponsors for making it all happen: @briahammelinteriors @weethhome @designspec.com_ @sunbrella @crlaine #HighPointMarket #InteriorDesignCommunity #DesignManager

If your financial data is spread across spreadsheets, emails, and receipts… tax season will always feel harder than it needs to be. Because your CPA isn’t just reviewing your numbers, they’re trying to piece them together. When everything lives in one place, the dynamic changes: less guesswork, more clarity, better decisions. That’s the difference between reacting to your finances… and actually managing your business with confidence. 👉 See how top design firms stay organized: 🎥https://lnkd.in/eAkPWTUx

Behind every beautiful space is a system that keeps everything moving. From custom furnishings to tight timelines, @byronrisdon 's DC residential project is a perfect example of how great design meets strong execution. See how it all came together—on time, on budget, and fully aligned with the vision. 👉 Read the case study: https://hubs.ly/Q0495zKj0

Tax Season Tip #3 💰 Mixing personal and business expenses might seem harmless in the moment…but it creates major confusion later. It often leads to: – Missed deductions – Inaccurate reporting – Extra back-and-forth with your CPA And most of the time, it happens during sourcing— when you quickly purchase something for a client on your personal card and forget to track it. Separating your accounts is one of the simplest ways to bring clarity to your business. 👉 More practical tips in the blog + webinar: signmanager.com/blog/tax-season-lessons-successful-design-firms 🎥 /watch?v=ICkbSYSbuEY&t=10s

We’re proud to partner with a brand that has been shaping the foundation of beautiful interiors for decades. For over 60 years, CR Laine has crafted custom, bench-made upholstery in Hickory, North Carolina, blending time-honored techniques with a refined, modern perspective. Their commitment to style, comfort, and color makes them a natural home for conversations around the art of finishing a space. That’s why we’re especially excited to host our upcoming High Point Market panel inside their showroom: The Final Layer: How Styling Transforms Interiors Surrounded by thoughtfully crafted pieces and rich, layered textiles, we’ll explore how styling brings depth, personality, and meaning to interiors, featuring: Bria Hammel @briahammelinteriors Jess Weeth @weethhome Fiona Sanipelli @designspec.com_ ✨ And because great design is all about the details… Join us for cocktails, beautifully styled bites, and our Charm Bracelet Bar, where you can create your own layered piece to take home. 📍 CR Laine Showroom 🗓 April 25 🕓 4:30 PM — Cocktails + Charm Bracelet Bar 🕔 5:30 PM — Panel Discussion A space that embodies craftsmanship. A conversation about transformation. An experience designed around the final layer. We can’t wait to see you there.

Tax Season Tip # 2 💰 Most designers think they need perfectly categorized books before talking to their CPA. You don’t. At the core, your CPA is trying to answer two questions: Where did your money come from? Where did it go? The challenge isn’t complexity, it’s organization. When your income and expenses are clearly tracked, your CPA can spend less time chasing information… and more time helping you make better financial decisions. 👉 Learn how to simplify your numbers: signmanager.com/blog/tax-season-lessons-successful-design-firms 🎥 Watch the webinar: /watch?v=ICkbSYSbuEY&t=10s

Panelist Spotlight ✨ Meet Fiona Sanipelli, Co-founder of DesignSpec and Brand Ambassador for Design Manager. An architect-turned-hospitality designer, Fiona brings a global perspective and a passion for innovation to her work. Her experience across disciplines allows her to approach design with both creativity and precision. At High Point Market, Fiona will be moderating the panel discussion, guiding the conversation with top designers, and hosting our Charm Bracelet Bar for a touch of creative fun!