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It’s our birthday!

A 10-year celebration is worthy of bold design and an even bolder commitment to designequity™ We're determined to launch a new website look and feel that unapologetically reflects the work we do– but she's not ready for the big reveal just yet.

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We make interior design,
equitable, diverse, & bold.

Welcome to Determined by Design. A team of forward thinking and socially conscious interior designers and DEadvocates of creating spaces for ALL people. We use our creative expertise and shared experiences to nurture spaces where ALL people but especially our Black and Brown communities can feel like they belong.Where they do belong.

As The People’s Design Firm™, we are unapologetic in our advocacy for an elevated standard in interior design that makes beautiful spaces accessible to people who exist on the fringes of society.

We make interior design a standard for all and not a luxury for a few. Design for us goes hand in hand with advocating for equitable access to beautiful and adorned spaces.

Find out more about why we are so unapologetic and ready to help the people that haven’t been visible to other design firms for years.

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Capitol Vista
Capitol Vista
Capitol Vista
Mt. Vernon Triangle – Washington, DC
2020
Multi-family Housing / Affordable Housing

Layered and directional textures represented the melding of historical neighborhoods. Three dimensional wood blocks add warmth and create a gathering place. Vibrant and structured metal screens depict the actual site map, providing neutrality. Reflections of the people who would reside in the space were punctuated by the art. ‍

Momentum @ Shady Grove
Momentum @ Shady Grove
Momentum @ Shady Grove
Shady Grove – Rockville, MD
2020
Affordable Housing / Multi-family Housing

Bringing to life the design narrative, interior elements foster connections and infuse movement through texture. The multi-directional wood grains are reminiscent of the transit tracks, and the depth of the wood elements create a dimensional rhythm. It was equally important to illuminate the different paths, however the light created unifying balance.

Brookland Apartments
Brookland Apartments
Brookland Apartments
Brookland – Washington, DC
2018
Multi-family Housing / Affordable Housing

The boundaries between communities can either divide people or bring them together. Through stories and history we can create connective moments of gathering. The paths are not always easily identifiable, but at Capitol Vista, the site created a distinct boundary that pointed us in the direction of connection. Our design story required we Create Connections Along The Boundaries

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Determined by Design is an intentional culturally diverse team of experienced and passionate designers . As DEadvocates we represent the future of diverse design and we’ve got plenty of fucks to give. We use our creative expertise and shared experiences to nurture spaces where ALL people but especially our Black and Brown communities can feel like they belong. Where they do belong. We are driving change for Black and Brown residents across the US and globe.

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