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In this episode of the Design Perspectives podcast, host Gail M. Davis shares her journey as a designer, reflecting on her recent recognition as Apartment Therapy's design change maker of 2025. She discusses the balance between public praise and unsolicited critique, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's purpose and business. Gail highlights the significance of client experience, vendor relationships, and the details that make a design truly special. As a Black woman in the design industry, she addresses the challenges faced and the importance of representation. The episode concludes with reflections on gratitude and the value of hard work in building a successful design career.
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In this episode of the Design Perspectives podcast, host Gail M. Davis shares her journey as a designer, reflecting on her recent recognition as Apartment Therapy's design change maker of 2025. She discusses the balance between public praise and unsolicited critique, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's purpose and business. Gail highlights the significance of client experience, vendor relationships, and the details that make a design truly special. As a Black woman in the design industry, she addresses the challenges faced and the importance of representation. The episode concludes with reflections on gratitude and the value of hard work in building a successful design career.

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