Episode 11

Marika Meyer and I Discuss: How to Break into the Design Business Part 1

Published on: 25th March, 2024

I am delighted to share my conversation with my good friend and colleague, Marika Meyer. We go way back and chat about how she broke into the design business, her expansive experience that led her to launch her own design firm Marika Meyer Studio, and ultimately her own textile and rug collections. We spill the tea! It's a lively chat. I'm glad you're here- let's jump in!

Textiles Created by Designers, for Designers

Launched over five years ago, Marika Meyer Textiles is a go-to favorite for interior designers. Through rigorous testing to ensure quality, functionality, and longevity, our fabric and rugs are created to help provide a beautiful and uniquely practical tool for fellow designers in their role as the “Chief Problem Solver.”  With a simple process for creating custom pieces, we help designers to realize their clients’ needs and aesthetics.

Today, anyone can bring a touch of timeless style and iconic imagery into their home with our fabrics.  Available in distinctive colors, patterns, and textures, available by the yard or as pillows, our textiles are designed to fit every need. 

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About the Podcast

Behind the Drapery
Business Advice for Aspiring Designers and Design Enthusiasts
Ever thought about starting your own business as an interior designer? Join Liz Levin (nationally published, design entrepreneur of 20 years) as she interviews experts, colleagues and creatives to pull back the curtain on the design industry.
Whether you're passionate about design, eager to start your design business, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, we're here to open the doors for you.

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Liz Levin

Based in Washington, D.C., Liz Levin launched her eponymous design studio in 2004 with a focus on creating uniquely modern and livable homes. Just three years after launching her first design business, Liz was named a “Face of the Future” by The Washington Post. She was featured by The Post, again, in 2011, for her work in the DC Design House.
Emphasizing a fresh approach to every project, she is inspired by the unique elements of each home she designs. Her work has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Coastal Living, Washingtonian, DC Modern Luxury, Home & Design and LUXE.
She also coaches aspiring interior designers on growing their own successful design businesses via her online education The Design Business Accelerator at DesignBizToolkit.com She currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband, two daughters and two doodles.