Join ADAC for Get Down to Business: The Business of Design – Building Stronger, More Profitable Firms.
Limited to 75 attendees, this intimate one-day program brings together leading industry experts for candid conversations, expert-led presentations, interactive roundtables and practical strategies addressing the business realities facing design firms today.
The day’s programming will examine the forces shaping the design industry today and the business decisions that can position firms for what comes next. From operations, leadership and profitability to scaling, diversification and growth, speakers will share both big-picture perspective and real-world lessons from inside successful design businesses. The program will also feature a firsthand case study exploring the transformation of an established firm, offering an honest look at the strategic and operational shifts required to move from steady success to significant growth.
The experience will close with a forward-looking exploration of the creative forces shaping design in 2027, as Sherwin-Williams presents its Colormix® Forecast 2027, offering attendees both continuing education and insight into the color, material and finish directions influencing the industry.
Whether you’re preparing for growth, strengthening your firm’s foundation, or looking for fresh perspective, Get Down to Business: The Business of Design – Building Stronger, More Profitable Firms delivers practical insights, meaningful connections, and strategies you can put to work.
Sponsored by Business of Home, Edgar-Reeves Lighting, Ernest Gaspard, F. Schumacher & Co., Kravet Inc., LUXE Interiors + Design, Made Goods and Sherwin-Williams.






