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Design Discord

Design Discord
Design Industry
Erria
Design Fairs
Interior Design
Entrepreneurship
Design Business
Design Week
Rhode Island School Of Design
Social Media
Design Industry Challenges
Cara Woodhouse Interiors
Design Education
Collectible Design
Design Miami
Creativity
Sales
Artisan Marketplace
Design Book
Sourcing Materials
Furniture Design

Design Discord is a podcast about what it really takes to build a design business today. Hosted by Fernando Mastrangelo and Alyssa Gerasimoff, the show features candid conversations with creatives at every stage—covering pricing, production, visibility, and growth. A space for transparency and honest dialogue—nothing’s off the table.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Design Discord, hosts Fernando Mastrangelo and Alyssa Gerasimoff celebrate the end of the year with the first annual Design Discord Awards. They discuss their selections for various categories, including best fair, booth, interior ... more

Should you hire a PR firm… or are you just paying someone to spam editors?

Rebecca Goldberg — co-founder of Dada Goldberg, the most dialed-in design PR agency in New York — finally pulls back the curtain.

We ask every question designers are dying t... more

By popular demand, our favorite overseas correspondent Julia Haney-Montanez is BACK and fresh off the fair floors!

She was on the ground at PAD London and Design Miami Paris spilling the tea straight from the dealers’ mouths: collectors are official... more

In this episode of Design Discord, Fernando sits down with Chen Chen and Kai Williams of the Brooklyn-based namesake studio. If you’re not already familiar with their work, get ready. We talk about how their partnership formed, what it’s been like bu... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Goldberg
Founder of Dada Goldberg, a leading PR firm for design.
Dada Goldberg
Episode: PR for Designers: The Cost, the ROI, and Why Most of You Are Waiting Too Long – Rebecca Goldberg
Julia Haney-Montanez
A trusted voice in the design industry, co-founder of Design Release
Design Release
Episode: Collectors Are DONE With Avant-Garde (Here’s What They Actually Want Now)
Julia Haney-Montañez
From The Design Release, deeply embedded in the design community and exhibition curation
The Design Release
Episode: Where to Show: Trade Fairs, Galleries, Ads? – A conversation with Julia Montañez
Cara Woodhouse
Renowned interior designer and book author.
Cara Woodhouse Interiors
Episode: Cara Woodhouse: Real Talk with Interior Design Powerhouse
Jen Kaplan
Co-founder of Erria, software engineer, and maker
Erria
Episode: All about Erria with Alyssa and Jen Kaplan
Chris Held
Designer, co-founder of Nice Condo and Jonalddudd, and organizer of Dudd Haus.
Nice Condo, Jonalddudd
Episode: Chris Held on reimagining design shows, galleries (and the whole dang system)
Mika Rosique
Sales Director at Fernando Mastrangelo Studio and wife of Fernando
Fernando Mastrangelo Studio
Episode: Design Sales with Mika Rosique
Oliver Pelle
Co-founder of Pelle brand of lighting and design
Pelle
Episode: Oliver Pelle on the Long Game of Design

Hosts

Fernando Mastrangelo
Co-host, entrepreneur, and founder of Fernando Mastrangelo Studio, known for innovative design practices and a focus on integrating art and function in design.
Alyssa Gerasimoff
Co-host, experienced designer, and founder of Aria, focusing on meaningful design solutions and community engagement.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • It’s a gem!

    My new favorite podcast! I’m an artist looking for ways to develop my network and sales, the insights are so valuable. I have to pause and write down notes ) Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shipanna
    United States2 months ago
  • Lot of potential, too much ego and negativity

    I have been looking for a podcast like this with honest conversations about the design industry. I’d love to hear more from Alyssa and her more from her perspective; not going to lie - it’s really hard to keep listening through the massive negativity and ego of Fernando. As a designer with such a seemingly impressive background it would be great to hear him be an advocate for younger designers rather than complain. His attitude in the podcast summarizes all of the things about design that I’d li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OuchNeighbourhood
    United States5 months ago
  • Host rotation?

    A lot of really interesting insights, but Fernando is really negative and has a huge ego that I struggle to listen through. I want to hear more from Alyssa - and maybe there could be a rotation of cohosts where we could have more perspectives and experiences. Fernando has his way, but there are definitely successful artists/designers who have different pathways.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OhPioneers_taco
    United States6 months ago
  • Good podcast

    This podcast has a ton of great info and important conversations — I’m definitely learning a lot! However, Fernando’s huge ego, which he rarely disguises, makes it hard to listen to sometimes. Alyssa is great though!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CBisch02
    United States6 months ago
  • Intricate without being convoluted

    At times it’s like a fly on the wall moment, which is what I appreciate most about podcasts. I’m privy to the kinds of conversations taking place at gatherings I’m not invited to. They’re not trying to be everything to everyone so the scope is narrow enough to be of real interest- as opposed to adding to the noise. Audio only means missing out on some of the visuals shown on YouTube but it’s easy to screenshot the audio timestamp and follow up when intrigued enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kkmmpp
    Australia7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners find value in the revelations about the realities of running a design business.
Some acknowledge the negativity present in discussions, wishing for a more uplifting dialogue.
Listeners appreciate the wealth of practical advice and candid discussions about the design industry.
Feedback indicates a desire for more balanced conversation, particularly regarding host dynamics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#216
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#53
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#200
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#10
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#121
Italy/Arts

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PR for Designers: The Cost, the ROI, and Why Most of You Are Waiting Too Long – Rebecca Goldberg
Q: How much should they expect to pay for PR services?
The expectation should be at least $5,000 a month depending on various scenarios.
PR for Designers: The Cost, the ROI, and Why Most of You Are Waiting Too Long – Rebecca Goldberg
Q: At what point does it start to make sense to invest in PR?
It varies a lot, but the advice is to start with reading and making relationships to understand what PR is supposed to look like.
Where to Show: Trade Fairs, Galleries, Ads? – A conversation with Julia Montañez
Q: Can you talk a little bit of why you think COVID ruined everything?
Julia explains how designers became reliant on physical showings for sales and how the loss of that pushed them towards social media and PR.
Where to Show: Trade Fairs, Galleries, Ads? – A conversation with Julia Montañez
Q: What do you think led up to 2013? Like, what was it that led up to 2013 for that boom to start?
Julia discusses the emergence of VAT and social media in its pure form as facilitators of connections and creativity that contributed to the boom.
Chris Held on reimagining design shows, galleries (and the whole dang system)
Q: How do you perceive the evolving design market post-COVID?
There's been a decentralization and a growing grassroots movement alongside a retreat of larger commercial shows.

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Candid discussions about the intricacies of building a successful design business are a hallmark of this podcast. It consistently features engaging conversations with a range of creatives, offering insights into various topics such as pricing strategies, production challenges, visibility in the market, and growth opportunities. Notable themes include navigating the evolving design landscape, the impact of social media, and the balance between creativity and business acumen. The hosts maintain a commitment to transparency, providing listeners with a realistic perspective on the highs and lows of the design industry, making it an appealing resource for designers and artists looking to enhance their practices and understanding of the market.

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Recent guests on Design Discord include:

1. Rebecca Goldberg
2. Julia Haney-Montanez
3. Julia Haney-Montañez
4. Cara Woodhouse
5. Jen Kaplan
6. Chris Held
7. Mika Rosique
8. Oliver Pelle

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