In this episode of the DESIGN MUSE Podcast, Bridget Santos and Melanie Hanna delve into the intricate world of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) in interior design. They explore the multifamily, corporate, and hospitality sectors, discussing the proposal process, budgeting strategies, sourcing and procurement, and the unique challenges each sector presents. The conversation emphasizes the importance of organization, collaboration, and continuous learning in the design process, while also sharing valuable lessons learned from their experiences in the field.

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In this episode, DESIGN MUSE has RFI Time with Jessica Collins. An RFI in Interior Design is formally known as a "Request for Information" which is a request for formal clarification or additional information on a project's plans, drawings, specifications, or agreements. DESIGN MUSE uses RFI Time to obtain additional wisdom from our Muse of the Month. 

You won't want to miss this episode as we dive into questions regarding how you juggle being an interior design leader, defining WELL AP vs LEED Green Associate, and biggest challenges during design and construction. 

We want to thank our Muse of the Month, Jessica Collins, for sharing her knowledge & defining the essence of interior design!

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In this episode, DESIGN MUSE interviews Jessica Collins (the Director of Design, Interiors for HOK Dallas' Studio) and dives into the true essence of commercial interior design, the design process, neuroinclusive design, and the visibility of the interior design profession. We also discuss what a Director of Design's day to day consists of and hot topics like "the great move."

We would like to thank Jessica Collins for sharing her brilliant insights and Tangram Interiors hosting Design Muse Podcast in their beautiful Dallas Showroom. 

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In this episode, DESIGN MUSE has RFI Time with Kristina Fischer. An RFI in Interior Design is formally known as a "Request for Information" which is a request for formal clarification or additional information on a project's plans, drawings, specifications, or agreements. DESIGN MUSE uses RFI Time to obtain additional wisdom from our Muse of the Month. 

You won't want to miss this episode as we dive into questions regarding common change orders in construction, how to prioritize budgets with time constraints, effective time management tools, and so much more! 

We want to thank our Muse of the Month, Kristina Fischer, for sharing her insights and wisdom on her transition from a Designer role to a Development Manager. 

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In this episode, DESIGN MUSE interviews Kristina Fischer, Development and Construction Manager for Toll Brothers Apartment Living, to explore her journey from the world of design to development. Kristina shares insights on navigating early career challenges, how networking and relationships shaped her career, her transition to Multifamily Development, and valuable lessons learned along the way. We learn how developers build budgets, select design teams, manage timelines, top amenity trends, and so much more. 

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In today's episode, Bridget Santos and Melanie N. Hanna introduce the ethos of DESIGN MUSE Podcast. They share their individual interior design journeys, how they met, and how they reconnected thirteen years later with the shared vision and passion to make a big impact on the commercial interior design industry. 

They walk through upcoming episode topics such as lessons learned, documentation, storytelling through design, brand identity, contracts, and so much more. Tune in and follow DESIGN MUSE Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. 

Shout outs to Cool Ass People Podcast and CREunscripted Podcast for sharing their wealth of knowledge and countless family, friends, and colleagues who supported us as we dove headfirst into the podcast world.

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