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The designers who have commented experience some of the frustrations that anyone in a creative industry must face. Customer education and relationships are a challenge. Actually, that's not just creative fields, now that I think of it. (I've worked in both types.)
I love the theme of the imperfect or unfinished made whole, who doesn't? Isn't that what draws us to the endless home and garden shows?
But what I want from a designer is more reality based. I hope to get assurance that I am not making expensive mistakes either because of durability, scale, and other practicalities as well as a collaboration that can give me an environment that really reflects me, but with resources and imagination that I may not have on my own.
There is a book from years ago by Kellee Katillac (recently in House Beautiful) that showed the work she did with Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Do those homeowners have any place in the world reflected in these comments?
I have some very young friends who are starting out. They know they don't want junky furniture, but don't really know where to start. I had encouraged them to find a local designer and see if someone would work with them to furnish their very first living room. They could be good customers for years to come. But will they find a designer who would welcome them? I have to say now I am a little worried that they won't be seen as worth the trouble.