Determined by Design

05/11/2022

It's a CELEBRATION! Our Kia Weatherspoon is ICFF 2022 Designer of the Year! ICFF + WANTED Design has relaunched their beloved Interiors Awards and the distinguished Designer of the Year Award, formerly presented by Contract Magazine. Over its 41-year history, the program celebrated exceptional interior design work across all industries. We are BEYOND proud that our Founder will be recognized alongside some of the industry's greatest designers and leaders!

06/30/2020

How as design professionals can we respond to programmatic requests like “The leasing staff needs to have eyes on the door?” often asked of us in . What does an inequitable design solution look like? What are the longterm effects? As an interior design firm, these are the types of inequities we solve every day. This is why Design Equity matters.

06/12/2020

Dear ,

Let’s set the tone for creating a future where we make interior design a standard for all. Together we can improve our design approach for affordable housing and solve a real problem plaguing marginalized communities. Let’s have diversity and inclusion *actually* be a part of the process - not just because it’s trendy, but because good design requires an empathetic lens. For these reasons and many more, we say to our architectural partners: We are here for you, we encourage you, and we demand of you to see us as your equal.

, wrote this open letter for you. Read the full article to see how we can do better when we work together. Link 🔗 in bio ! @ Determined by Design

03/28/2020

"As a woman of color, I never saw designers that looked like me in leadership roles. So I became the leader I wanted to see."

Congratulations Kia Weatherspoon of Determined by Design on being named the 2020 IIDA Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Visionary Award recipient. Thank you for all you do for the design community, from mentoring students to advocating for design equity in low-income communities.

05/22/2018

Can you say proud! Our Kia Weatherspoon is a Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree!

Announcing the 2018 Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees

05/08/2018

Presentation days with a new clients equals another opportunity to elevate the standard!

10/12/2017

What a great day in Philly today! Here’s a sneak peek of some of the details and furniture from our coffee shop/ bookstore project.

09/20/2017

It's our Birthday! 5 years of elevating the standard of Interior Design! We couldn't be more grateful to collaborate with some AMAZING partners and clients along the way. WC Smith Dantes Partners Mekanic The Menkiti Group Real Estate Team Keller Williams Capital Properties Cherry Blossom Intimates Wesley Housing Choice Hotels Marc Lamont Hill KGD Architecture - Kishimoto.Gordon.Dalaya PC Miner Feinstein Architects Stoiber + Associates SCG Development The Michaels Organization Gilbane Building Company THANK YOU! Huge thanks to our passion driven Kia Weatherspoon !

04/17/2017

Countless Architecture and Interior Design firms are commitment to social responsibility in commercial interior architecture and design. If you know a firm or designer nominate them before April 21st. http://www.contractdesign.com/competitions/inspirations-awards.shtml

magazine, in partnership with Tarkett, presents the Inspirations Awards! The Inspirations Awards recognize a commitment to social responsibility in commercial interior architecture and design: implementing design to improve the quality of life for those in need. Winners are recognized for work compl...