A time for reflection, a time for planning, the end of the year brings the space and the opportunity to craft impactful goals for the one to come! Join us as we tap into Kara Duffy’s practical wisdom and expert advice on efficient project management, client acquisition, staying on the cutting edge of industry trends, […]
Designers love sourcing antique and vintage furnishings, though largely purchase the pieces from dealers and shops. While there are advantages of curation and convenience to buying that way, pricing is always higher. Why not go straight to the source and still feel the thrill of the hunt? In this Key Call, seasoned expert, Dennis Harrington […]
So much is asked of you as an interior designer – brilliant talent and taste, lightning-fast problem-solving and acrobatic juggling skills. It’s a lot! It’s time to take a deep breath and step into Circaphiles' safe haven at Tappan. Each designer is expected to come with a challenge they are facing whether it be with projects, clients, vendors or in business. Together we will lend our experience, wisdom and offer solutions and preventative medicine - like a fun therapy session! With the goal of everyone walking away lighter on their feet, more confident in a path forward and armed with valuable tips and tricks, we are eager to host you in the first debut of Circaphiles’ calm cool collective, in partnership with Tappan.
“How do I stand out in a sea of interior designers?” or “I am stuck on how to present to a client in a compelling and genuine way.” We hear these frustrations from designers often. Rebecca De Ornelas of Bold Words is here to help you breakthrough. She focuses on sharpening your unique position, setting […]
When interior designers are the first team member hired by a client, they are often asked what will "this and that" cost without a builder partner on board to defer to just yet. And it’s not a good feeling to respond with, “I don’t know” in the moment. Led by Houck Construction, "Estimating Residential Construction Costs" […]
Join us to experience the power of the Walk Your Plans Studio together! Circaphiles has curated a members-only session to discover the benefits of this advanced technology for your design firm and clientele. Bonus: The first 2 members to register will be set up to project their project floor plans and elevations and walk through […]
In moments of crisis, communicating effectively with clients can be the difference between preserving trust or escalating tension. Led by Matt Moran of Matt Moran Presentations, "Navigating Crisis Client Communications" is designed to equip designers with the tools, strategies, and confidence to handle challenging client interactions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. You will gain actionable insights […]
Designers often face the challenge of translating complex architectural plans into an efficient design drawing plan set, thorough enough for a builder, while also being mindful of overstepping their boundaries. Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio will address this pain point head on by providing practical solutions to streamline collaboration, eliminating a guessing game, and […]
So much is asked of you as an interior designer – brilliant talent and taste, lightning-fast problem-solving and acrobatic juggling skills. It’s a lot! It’s time to take a deep breath and step into Circaphiles' safe haven at Rose Tarlow Melrose House. We're thrilled to welcome Gail Baral, a seasoned business coach and former interior designer, as our guest expert.
Are you charging less than you know your work is worth—because you're afraid of losing clients? You're not alone. Pricing is one of the most emotionally loaded and intimidating aspects of running a design business. Led by returning executive coach (with a niche on interior design) and entrepreneur, Kara Duffy, this Key Call will empower […]
A candid space where fellow designers come together, swapping stories, sparking fresh ideas, and empowering one another to walk into 2026 with confidence.
HOW TO PROTECT PROFIT WHEN CLIENTS ARE HIGH-TOUCH, HIGH-DEMAND, OR INDECISIVE Before you roll full speed into January, let’s pause and talk about something that can take a big toll on designers: pricing—especially when clients are high-touch, high-demand, or endlessly indecisive. Those clients often cost more than we anticipate. So how do we protect our […]
