Expert Access Highlights: Messaging in a Crisis
DLN advisor Michael Boodro, talked with James LaForce last week for an Expert Access webinar detailing corporate and brand messaging guidelines during COVID-19. James and Michael shared a few key takeaways for DLN members and partners to use within their own businesses when messaging to clients, vendors, and staff.
Expert Access Highlights: Navigating Job Site Safety
Last week, leaders from Taconic Builders and Bulley & Andrews gathered with Tim Slattery, principal and partner at Hart Howerton, to share insights on navigating job site health, safety, and logistics.
Expectations for Travel in 2020 with Melissa Biggs Bradley
The DLN hosted Melissa Biggs Bradley, founder of luxury travel company Indagare for a discussion on the future of travel in 2020. Highlights of the conversation included…
Insights from Week Six of Community Calls
This past week, there were many discussions around the topic of reopening and establishing a personal six week plan to return to work. Many designers are setting a specific “open date” of when they will be back in the office and are communicating these plans with their staff…
HIVE Edition 2
In the second issue of HIVE, we are proud to integrate the stories of our members with those of our partners, a recognition that we are all creators and share a common passion for our work. We believe the power of the design community is based in the collective work of so many amazing artisans, designers, architects, brands, photographers, stylists, contractors, and more. Individually, we each have a great story. Collectively, we have an astonishing story.
DLN Partner Call Recap: Reopening Showrooms
On April 27th, DLN Partners gathered to discuss plans and tactics for safely reopening showrooms. The dialogue brought to light key points to consider on this topic, including how to keep employees and customers safe, approaches to ensuring access to necessary supplies…
DLN Partner Call Recap: Lease Renegotiation
On April 16th, DLN Partners gathered to discuss the topic of lease renegotiation. The dialogue brought to light key points to consider on this topic, including ongoing conversations with landlords on rent payments, the idea of a tenant’s association, looking to the future of showrooms…
Upcoming CEU Certified Expert Access Calls
The DLN is very excited to announce Expert Access, the newest enhancement to our ongoing Community Calls. Please join us as we host this series of video calls on important and relevant topics lead by industry-leading expert. All courses will be AIA and ASID/IDCEC certified and are designed to meet the increased demand for remote education and experiences.
DLN Welcomes 20 New Members
The entire DLN team would like to extend a warm welcome to the 20 newest members of our organization! Creating a community within the design industry has always been our goal and that sense of belonging is more important now than ever. We look forward to connecting and sharing in the benefits of our community with you. Meet our new members below!
Summary of Week 3 DLN Community Call Topics
Week 3 of our Community Calls revealed new topics as our community came together to share ideas, issues, and to connect. Key topics this week moved into finance and funding, challenges connecting with vendors, and the shift into digital and video presentations with clients.