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In this episode of Design Discord, Fernando and Alyssa answer your questions. From whether an MFA is worth it to how to actually get the attention of galleries, interior designers, and press—they dig into the gritty realities of building a creative career today. The conversation covers the role of social media, the financial pressures of working in design, and what visibility really looks like in an oversaturated industry.
Questions:
00:39 Fernando, if you were to start as a designer today, what would you do to make it work?
08:54 What is the value in receiving a furniture MFA? Who is it right for and who is it wrong for?
21:45 What is the best strategy for getting in contact with galleries or interior designers?
33:02 Any advice on showing work for the first time in a design week or design fair, and how to maximize it?
43:38 Do you believe a career in furniture design is financially feasible in this economy?
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In this episode of Design Discord, Fernando and Alyssa answer your questions. From whether an MFA is worth it to how to actually get the attention of galleries, interior designers, and press—they dig into the gritty realities of building a creative career today. The conversation covers the role of social media, the financial pressures of working in design, and what visibility really looks like in an oversaturated industry.
Questions:
00:39 Fernando, if you were to start as a designer today, what would you do to make it work?
08:54 What is the value in receiving a furniture MFA? Who is it right for and who is it wrong for?
21:45 What is the best strategy for getting in contact with galleries or interior designers?
33:02 Any advice on showing work for the first time in a design week or design fair, and how to maximize it?
43:38 Do you believe a career in furniture design is financially feasible in this economy?

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