Expert Access

November 13, 2020

Diversity and inclusion are no longer a nice idea, but a must have goal within your firms in 2020. The DLN heard from Simone Morris, an award-winning diversity and inclusion leader, to understand and learn how to take concrete steps to building more diversity and inclusion within your firm.

October 30, 2020

Elle Decor’s new Editor in Chief, Asad Syrkett joined us for an in-depth conversation around his vision for the established publication, and the path that led him to this new leadership role. DLN Members connected with Asad and learned about his background, his plans for the future and how to work more closely with Asad and his team.

October 16, 2020

Vogue editor and fashion historian Hamish Bowles gave us an intimate look into the life and career of the subject of his new book, Federico Forquet. A contemporary of Valentino, Forquet modernized Italian fashion in the 1960s to worldwide acclaim. He then left fashion behind to create interiors and gardens for a host of Italy’s most prominent aristocrats…

September 23, 2020

The DLN audience was joined by Megan Kleban and Conor Ryan from Pinterest for an informative Expert Access about the platform’s newest feature Story Pins. For a written recap of the details from this discussion, as well as key resources to get set up with Story Pins…

July 29, 2020

Pinterest’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Creators and Content, Vikram Bhaskaran hosted an exclusive sneak preview of a variety of new Pinterest tools developed specifically for design professionals and other creative communities…

July 23, 2020

Dana Kalczak and Todd-Avery Lenahan hosted a hospitality design briefing where they discussed design in the hospitality industry. Dana and Todd discussed their detailed design process from the top down at each new property, how hospitality will change in a post-COVID world and why trusted luxury brands may be the hallmark of travel experiences. In case you missed the conversation, please click here to watch.

July 15, 2020

Whether for a client presentation, your website, your Instagram feed, or your Pinterest board, strong imagery of your work is crucial. In this talk, Robert Rufino, a legendary stylist who has worked at both Elle Decor and Architectural Digest, and is now Style Director at House Beautiful, shared tips on how to make your rooms look as beautiful as possible through the camera lens.

July 01, 2020

DLN Member Tim Slattery, Hart Howerton Partner, hosted a discussion around American Suburbia. For those of you who missed it, click here to listen in as he dissects the creation and migration to suburbia, how it has changed over the years, and from 2020 what the future of suburbia will look like.

June 25, 2020

Architect Thomas A. Kligerman discussed the extraordinary life of newspaper publisher James Gordon Bennett, Jr. and his role in the development of the architecture of Newport, Rhode Island. In case you missed this fascinating discussion, click here to watch.

June 18, 2020

Barry Sunshine, acclaimed accounting expert with strong design and architecture industry addressed the latest changes to the PPP program and helped DLN Members gain maximum financial advantage prior to the conclusion of the program. In case you missed this informative discussion, click here to watch.

June 17, 2020

June 10, 2020

DLN Member Brad Ford and Sheila Bridges hosted an open and honest conversation for the DLN Community about race in America. In case you missed the conversation, please click here to listen, learn and change our industry.

May 27, 2020

Sean Kelly, NYC gallerist and famous podcast host of Collect Wisely, and Robert Stilin, wise art collector and AD100 designer, discussed buying art in the time of COVID-19. Click here for the full discussion.

May 20, 2020

With companies having laid-off or furloughed many employees, what does hiring look like when things open back up? How do you hang on to your key employees, let go of your underperforming ones and acknowledge what new talent you will need to hire in order to effectively adjust to our new normal? Click here to find out. 

May 19, 2020

Leonard Steinberg shed light on the outlook for luxury real estate around the country including urban, suburban, and resort markets as we all imagine a recovery and help to orient us to be in the right places when that happens. In case you missed the discussion, click here to watch. 

May 14, 2020

Both Kravet and Waterworks are planning for their own offices and showroom openings as well as working with the Design Centers International Board to plan to for the re-opening of design centers… In case you missed the discussion, click here to watch.

May 13, 2020

DLN Members, Kate Verner and Laurie Salmore shared ideas and recent experiences working across a wide spectrum of design firms, manufacturers and showrooms, while asking “what did you do during the Great Pause to secure your future and enhance our industry”? In case you missed the conversation, click here to watch.

May 07, 2020

Domino Style Director Benjamin Reynaert joined Michael Boodro for an informative discussion on using social media and other platforms to increase awareness of your work… Benjamin shared insights into how to improve your social media presence and response, and utilize digital media to showcase your work to a larger audience. In case you missed the conversation, click here to watch.

May 06, 2020

Learn how to harness the power of Choice in these chaotic times. Everything we do and everything that happens to us is filtered through our own mind and thinking. During this unique environment our lens has a significant impact on how we process the chaos, changes and opportunities in front of us…

May 05, 2020

Alexander, who prepared the much-valued DLN White Paper on contracts, advised on stresses that even the strongest contract could undergo in the face of the economic slowdown caused by the corona crisis. He focused on various issues—from delayed deliveries and extended timelines to attempted cancelations. In case you missed the discussion, click here to watch. 

April 30, 2020

James, whose clients include Target, 3M, Spotify, and numerous retail and fashion brands, advised participants on how best to reach out to your staff, clients, and workrooms and vendors to reassure them without overpromising, inspire confidence, and instill motivation. In case you missed the conversation, click here to watch.

April 29, 2020

Our experts are developing new approaches and working to ensure projects continue, while keeping workers and visitors safe. In case you missed the conversation, click here to watch.

April 28, 2020

If you are thinking of making travel plans for business or pleasure for the balance of 2020 and you missed the conversation, click here to watch.