At Design Studio Manager (DSM), we understand that managing the business aspects of an interior design studio is as critical as the creative process. Our mission is to simplify the path to a profitable interior design business.
Our journey began with Stefan, our co-founder and CEO, who joined a high-end residential interior design practice fresh from undergraduate studies in 2012. He quickly recognised the business challenges of managing an interior design studio that undertook projects globally. Despite the grandeur of these projects, the backend operations heavily relied on outdated methods like Excel and Word, resulting in inefficiencies and errors. Collaborating with the management team, Stefan developed an operational system tailored to the studio's needs.
Stefan's passion for information systems propelled him to pursue a master's degree in business information technology and to become a CPA. His subsequent experience at a leading architectural firm, boasting hundreds of employees and branches nationwide, introduced him to advanced practices for managing numerous large-scale projects simultaneously.
The onset of the pandemic presented Stefan with an opportunity to create a startup that leveraged his unique experience for the benefit of the interior design industry. He envisioned a software emphasising impactful, business-centric workflows, enhancing studio efficiency and profitability. To realise this vision, Stefan teamed up with a partner specialising in cloud architecture to ensure enterprise-grade performance.
While competing tools focused on aesthetics and simplicity — often sidelining essential business features—we envisioned a different approach. DSM was born out of the desire to prioritise our clients' business requirements without the aim of earning commissions from supplier partnerships. We are committed to working alongside our customers, developing the features they value, thus creating software that not only addresses their challenges but is also a pleasure to use.
We invite you to embark on this journey with us. Together, let's ensure that your talent is not only recognised but also rewarded, fostering a thriving business for today and the future.