Panel - Interior Design Show Toronto 2024

Written By Russell Pollard

Russell Pollard recently moderated a compelling panel discussion at this year’s Interior Design Show (IDS), where entrepreneurs in the interior design sector shared their journeys of starting, growing, and managing their businesses. The session emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and the power of exchanging lessons learned with industry peers.

Russell guided the conversation, drawing out valuable insights from panelists on the challenges of transitioning from talented designers or craftspeople to business owners handling marketing, finances, and client relations. Each presenter offered practical advice and strategies, sharing their own experiences with navigating the complexities of business ownership.

The session featured presentations from:

  • Sonja Scharf, Co-Founder, Akasha Art Projects Inc.

  • Luca Campacci, Co-Founder and Lead Interior Designer, Level Studio Inc.

  • Joanne Lam, Co-Founder and Architect, Picnic Design Inc.

  • Russell Pollard, Founder, Framework Leadership

The presentations and discussion were aimed at supporting both current business owners and those aspiring to launch their own ventures, offering valuable perspectives on how to succeed in the competitive interior design industry.

Russell Pollard
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