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Tag: Emerging Markets

Expanding your design firm beyond your market

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

As design firms grow, their ambitions also expand. Initially, they focus on local projects and specific types of design. However, over time, they begin to explore new markets, take on different project types, and face new challenges that push the boundaries of their creativity and capabilities. Recently, adapting to slowing geographical markets and shifting trends […]

Posted in Business, Design, Management, TheoryTagged Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Operations, Collaborative Growth, Creative Business, Cross Disciplinary Work, Design Collaboration, Design Consultants, Design Diversification, Design Excellence, Design Firm Growth, Design Firm Strategy, Design Leadership, Emerging Markets, Employee Benefits, Geographic Diversification, Global Expansion, Growth Strategy, International Business, Investment Planning, Local Market Analysis, Local Partnerships, Long Term Thinking, Market Entry Strategy, Market Positioning, New Markets, Professional Guidance, Project Typology, Purpose Driven Design, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Reward, Salary Expectations, Strategic Advice, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Growth, Trade Missions, Typology Expansion, Why Before Where, Workplace Standards

How Global Firms Are Navigating Rising Competition and Cultural Complexity

February 18, 2025June 23, 2025

Over the past twelve months (2024-25), various economies have experienced a slowdown, leading to growing uncertainty in several others. As a result, some design firms are beginning to look beyond their home countries for opportunities. Previously expanding markets such as China, Malaysia, Brazil, and Russia are now facing slowdowns, prompting firms to seek work in […]

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Recent Writing

  • Expanding your design firm beyond your market
    As design firms grow, their ambitions also expand. Initially, they focus on local projects and specific types of design. However, over time, they begin to explore new markets, take on… Read more: Expanding your design firm beyond your market
  • Comprehensive Guide to Design Reviews in Landscape Architecture: Types, Strategies, and Best Practices
    Design reviews are an effective way to enhance design quality and develop the best possible solution for a given problem. Different reviews can be conducted throughout the design process, including… Read more: Comprehensive Guide to Design Reviews in Landscape Architecture: Types, Strategies, and Best Practices
  • Creating Better Designs using Fundamental Landscape Design Principles
    In today’s world of international design, artificial intelligence, social media, and various design trends, applying fundamental design principles in any landscape architecture project is crucial. Landscape architects effectively integrate design,… Read more: Creating Better Designs using Fundamental Landscape Design Principles
  • How electric vehicles are changing the sounds of Shanghai Streets
    Over the past fifteen years, there has been a concerted effort by the Shanghai and Chinese National governments to improve air quality by encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles, including… Read more: How electric vehicles are changing the sounds of Shanghai Streets
  • What do landscape architects do?
    Landscape architects design the outdoor spaces between buildings and sometimes the interior planting within buildings. Although many people mistakenly think that landscape architects construct or maintain landscapes, they, in fact,… Read more: What do landscape architects do?
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