We are Determined by Design ®, a bold interior design agency that gives a f*ck about elevated design as a standard for everyone.
Who is more passionate about beauty and representation than our diverse team of DEadvocates for designequity? No one.
Beauty is a form of well-being and community care. On every project, we follow our proprietary design process that values the history of communities and communities and the people that live there. Their stories are reflected within the colors, materials, textures and design of the spaces we create – as we provide radical hospitality and design moves that foster the community story, elevation of culture and design excellence.
The only interior design firm that provides Design Equity ® services that are for the people, by the people.
The degree of fucks in design should not vary based on who the designs are for. Design is not a trend, or a one size fits all exercise to be replicated across projects.
We at Determined by Design® are passionate about our work in elevating the standard of interior design within Black and Brown communities by being the only firm to provide Design Equity ® services that raise the standard of design for Affordable Housing, Senior Living & Hospitality projects.
Our focus has always been rooted in interior design is an elevated standard for all and not a luxury for a few. We are Pro-People and Anti-Luxury. Pro-people requires us to start our design process deeply rooted in research, care, and Radical Hospitality ℠.
Our approach requires transparency, respect, candor and care.
Our guidepost is we are in service to the people.
We are Determined By Design, a diverse team of diverse designers who are passionate about beauty and representation.
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We believe that beauty is a form of wellbeing and that the creation of beautiful spaces is community care. In every project, we follow our unique design process that values the people, story and history of the community in which we work. These elements are reflected within the colors, materials, textures and design of the spaces we create.
Our designs are for the people, by the people.
We are always growing and expanding our reach as we continue to innovate and grow virtually and on ground. We serve our partners through interior design, project management, furniture specs and procurement as well as designequity™ workshops. We are passionate about our work and ensuring new standards in design for diverse communities and people.
Our services
We are often asked “When is the right time to engage Interior Designers?” We challenge and encourage our partners to start early! Our skills as an interior design firm are maximized when incorporated during the Schematic Design Phase. Which is why and how we work differently to provide Interior Design services with a level of transparency and efficiency across any project size/scope.
We challenge ourselves to be a partner who exceeds expectations and status quos – so that equity in design remains the focus.
