Creativity During the Crisis
04/01/20 • 51 min
On this episode of the Chairish Podcast, Anna Brockway, co-founder of Chairish; entrepreneur Peter Sallick, founder of the Design Leadership Network; and acclaimed designer Celerie Kemble join host Michael Boodro in discussing ways for design firms to navigate the coronavirus crisis, and how, by joining forces, the design world can survive the pandemic—and thrive in its aftermath.
In this episode, our guests tackle:
- How the design industry can evolve as we face this crisis together
- Thinking about what this means for teams, including those within firms and also the artisans, tradesmen and partners that work closely together on projects
- How to elevate your design business and advance into the future
- Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home
- Communicating with vendors and clients so you can continue to develop projects, even though times are uncertain
- The impact of postponement and cancellation of design and industry events
- How Chairish is supporting the design community, brands and partners through the launch of the first-ever online Virtual Preview and featuring The Dealers of High Point
- Breaking down short term, medium term and long term strategies when thinking about your business
Additional resources:
The WFH Edit via Chairish
10 Ways Remote Workers Can Improve Communication Skills via US News and Report
- How Interior Designers Work With Clients In The Time Of Corona Virus Mandated Social Distancing via Forbes
Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:
- Chairish: @chairishco
- Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
- Anna Brockway @annabrockway
- Peter Sallick @petersallick
- Celerie Kemble @celerie
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On this episode of the Chairish Podcast, Anna Brockway, co-founder of Chairish; entrepreneur Peter Sallick, founder of the Design Leadership Network; and acclaimed designer Celerie Kemble join host Michael Boodro in discussing ways for design firms to navigate the coronavirus crisis, and how, by joining forces, the design world can survive the pandemic—and thrive in its aftermath.
In this episode, our guests tackle:
- How the design industry can evolve as we face this crisis together
- Thinking about what this means for teams, including those within firms and also the artisans, tradesmen and partners that work closely together on projects
- How to elevate your design business and advance into the future
- Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home
- Communicating with vendors and clients so you can continue to develop projects, even though times are uncertain
- The impact of postponement and cancellation of design and industry events
- How Chairish is supporting the design community, brands and partners through the launch of the first-ever online Virtual Preview and featuring The Dealers of High Point
- Breaking down short term, medium term and long term strategies when thinking about your business
Additional resources:
The WFH Edit via Chairish
10 Ways Remote Workers Can Improve Communication Skills via US News and Report
- How Interior Designers Work With Clients In The Time Of Corona Virus Mandated Social Distancing via Forbes
Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:
- Chairish: @chairishco
- Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
- Anna Brockway @annabrockway
- Peter Sallick @petersallick
- Celerie Kemble @celerie
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode
The Designer's Guide to Social Media
Get to know our social media savvy guests:
Experienced designer Alyssa Kapito launched her design firm using Instagram. Kapito is known for restrained but sumptuous apartments, lofts, and beach houses, where she mixes classic vintage pieces, subdued palettes, and luxurious textures, and her work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue. She also has more than 150K followers on Instagram.
For the past 23 years, Cara Woodhouse has been creating interiors with bold contemporary furnishings, texture-rich rugs, and colorful accents, bringing a sense of fun and energy to family living. Along with designing, she is also a brand ambassador for various companies and a social media influencer. She has more than 200K followers on Instagram.
Skylar Frederick is the social media manager at Chairish, which has about 300K followers on Instagram.
In this episode, our guests tackle:
- How Instagram benefits designers through product lines, clients, and more
- The importance of high-quality visuals on Instagram
- Creating social media goals
- Quality over quantity in posting
- The value of cohesive and compelling branding
- Using Pinterest to communicate with clients about style
- Crafting authenticity on social media
- Incorporating video into social media practice
- Agreed-upon rates for collaborations / partnerships on Instagram
- Advice for young designers launching their firms on Instagram
Additional resources:
- Social Media Tools You Should Be Using via Chairish
- How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 8 Easy Steps via Hootsuite
- How to Build Your Social Media Marketing Strategy for 2020 via Sprout Social
Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:
- Chairish: @chairishco
- Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
- Alyssa Kapito: @alyssakapitointeriors
- Cara Woodhouse: @carawoodhouseinteriors
- Skylar Frederick: @skylar_allen
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Next Episode
Design from a Distance: Working Remotely
How can design proceed now that every detail—from presentations to orders to installations—needs to be done from a distance? How do you motivate your staff, reassure clients, and stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing? Three top talents weigh in on what has worked for them in the past, the tools and processes they use, and how they have adapted to the new “remote” world: Atlanta designer Tish Mills, Courtney Coleman of Brockschmidt and Colman, with offices in New York and New Orleans, and New York-based fabric and interior designer Katie Leede.
In this episode, our guests tackle:
- How technology has changed the way we work, both at the office and at home
- Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home
- Ways to stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing smoothly
- Suggestions about how to lead your team remotely through a crisis and adjust to stress of the unknown
- The impact of COVID-19 on projects both in-progress and coming down the pipeline
- The importance of home, now that we’re spending so much more time in them
Additional resources:
- The WFH Edit via Chairish
- Virtual Reality: Top Designers’ Tips for Working Now via Chairish
- Three Warning Signs That Your Remote Employees Are Starting To Crack Under The Stress Of Working From Home via Forbes
Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:
- Chairish: @chairishco
- Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
- Courtney Coleman: @brockschmidtandcoleman
- Katie Leede: @katie.leede @katieleedeandco
- Tish Mills: @tishmills
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