((L-R) Anne Mastilir, owner Design Bar, Bend; Castle Larson, owner Musings Design; PJ Hurst, owner PJ Hurst Designs; Jennifer Gooding, owner Domaine Design House | Photo courtesy of Design Bar)
Design Bar | Bend announces the launch of Design Bar | Collective, a first of its kind shared workspace for interior designers meant to facilitate creativity, resource-sharing and buying power that benefits both the designers and their clients.
Design Bar | Collective, which already includes Domaine Design House, PJ Hurst Design and Musings Design is currently evaluating additional design brands who share the Collective’s values. Each design firm will maintain their brand autonomy while working within the collaborative space.
Founded by industry veteran Anne Mastalir in 2020, Design Bar | Bend is an award-winning interior design firm that offers services ranging from new construction on residential and commercial projects to renovations and furnishing purchases. The business has two locations in Northwest Crossing that serve as both a showroom to showcase an extensive yet curated collection of hard and soft materials and now, as shared workspaces.
Design Bar | Collective is designed to become a community where independent design firms unite to elevate their craft together while developing and celebrating their individuality. The innovative model enhances the quality and depth of design solutions and strengthens the local design community, positioning Bend as a hub for creative innovation and collective success. By pooling resources and knowledge, the Collective will enhance the quality of design solutions, innovating and adapting under an ever-changing design landscape more effectively.
“Opening Design Bar | Collective has been a longtime goal of mine,” said Mastalir. “I’ve always believed that collectively inspiring each other, raising each other up–this provides the kind of creative energy that allows designers to achieve more together than we ever could alone. By sharing ideas, resources, and expertise, we and our Co-Creators enhance our capabilities to deliver exceptional design solutions and increase our purchasing power, which can help the bottom line for our clients.”
“Anne and I have been friends for years, and we’ve always shared the belief that collaboration is not only more enjoyable but also highly effective,” said co-creator and Domaine Design House owner Jennifer Gooding. “By designers combining resources and expertise, we create an environment of continuous learning, inspiration, and stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring we all remain at the forefront of the design industry.”
“Design Bar | Collective’s model may be replicated in other markets if we find success here–that is the hope,” said Mastilir.
Design Bar | Bend invites the public to join them for a launch party benefiting Hearts Unknown Education, Furnish Hope and Every Child on September 6, 2024 from 4-7pm at their studio; 2754 NW Crossing Drive in Northwest Crossing.
About Design Bar | Collective:
Design Bar | Collective is dedicated to empowering interior design firms to thrive through collaboration, creativity, and shared resources. With a focus on supporting individual brand identities while fostering a collaborative spirit, the collective aims to set new standards of excellence in the interior design industry.
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