Events & Education

Designing Success: Navigating Fees, Partnerships, and Profitability

Join award-winning architect and interior designer Anastasia Harrison for a candid, story-driven presentation tailored explicitly for design professionals. Anastasia will unpack the realities of running a profitable design business, from fee structure decisions to building resilient partnerships and creating multiple income streams.

In this session, Anastasia will explore:

• Flat Fee vs. Hourly Billing: The pros, cons, and practical considerations of both models—and how to select the one that aligns with your values and business goals.
• Strategic Partnerships & the Power of a Trade Program: How cultivating strong industry relationships with contractors, fabricators, and trade-only resources can streamline your workflow and expand your offerings.
• Diversifying Revenue Streams: The blueprint for integrating retail, trade programs, and full-service design to amplify profits, attract new clients, and create resilience in uncertain markets

Whether you’re a solo designer, growing firm, or seasoned studio leader, this session will offer tools, frameworks, and candid truths to support your journey in the business of design—with plenty of humor, honesty, and real numbers along the way.