Episode 32
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AS A DESIGNER + GROWING WITHIN A FIRM W/ ALAN CALIXTO
As we roll into the long weekend, we get to close out this year with a really special human!
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This studio chat is with Alan Calixto!
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Alan, a native New Yorker, entered the design industry through product design & manufacturing process and materials of design while working at Heller. He received a bachelor's degree in science and then completed his Master’s degree, Interior Design from Pratt Institute.
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In today's chat he shares his wisdom from 12 years of experience in commercial interiors in New York City. In addition, he was the former Director of Interior Design at A+I & a design legend. Recently, Alan pivoted and started his own firm!
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He shares with us his journey, what his role in the Squarespace project with A+I played in aiding his growth & confidence as a designer, the importance of strong relationships with manufactures, being a standards master and a few other tips!
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It was a pleasure to chat Alan! He brings a seasoned and insightful perspective on how to succeed as a designer! Thank you Alan for the insightful and honest conversation!
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This one reminds me of times being at a large industry event and just by chance having an opportunity to sit next to a kind talented human and connect with them on a deeper level. You are going to want to catch this one!!
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