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Open House

Historically, salons were where people came together to talk, argue, eat, and most importantly, sharpen ideas. We commune with emerging designers to share the truth about our industry, our businesses, and how we navigate toward our goals.

What it is

Two hours. The real answers.

Our take on the salon idea: we break bread (in a very good restaurant) and get real about the business of design. 

A monthly lunch where we sit down with a small group of emerging designers (10-15) and talk about the parts of the business nobody posts. Pricing. Markups. The client you should have walked from. What we charge, what we accept, and what we'd never do again. You bring your questions when you reserve; we bring decades of what worked and what cost us.

This is for designers committed to their craft and to growing their businesses. It's where mentorship happens in real time.

The season

2026 lineup.

Five lunches through the back half of the year, each on one honest topic. Reserve early to save your space. If you're in, you'll receive a confirmation email one week out from the lunch. 

Fri
Jul 17
Make Them Look
Alternative marketing and self promotion.
Del Bar, Buckhead  ·  $175, lunch included
Fri
Aug 21
Hype vs. Help
AI for design administration and project management. What we use, what we don't, what's hype.
Atlanta, venue to come  ·  $175, lunch included
Thu
Sep 17
Find Your Lane
Design identity, signature style, and niching down.
Atlanta, venue to come  ·  $175, lunch included
Fri
Oct 16
Show Your Face
Being present in the design industry: market attendance, panels, and vendor relationships.
Atlanta, venue to come  ·  $175, lunch included
Fri
Nov 20
Partner Up
The power of partnership and working for others.
Atlanta, venue to come  ·  $175, lunch included

We started in June, and the room filled. The rest of the year built from there.

Pull up a chair.

Reserve a seat at the next Open House, or stay in the loop and we'll tell you what's next before anyone else.

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