Last night I was talking with my VIP clients who are designers. They were feeling left out…
When design projects finish for a launch, these designers are never included in the after-party to celebrate the property development’s success….WWWWHHHATTT! I couldn’t believe my ears. Their design showroom is what ‘sells’ prospects on the building. I have never heard anyone purchase an apartment/flat/condo stating I bought it for the empty box I walked into!!!!
I’ve seen their designs, they are beautiful and I would want to purchase the designed flat fully furnished!
So we all agreed…
It’s frustrating to be left out of the high-5-ing moments, the slap-on-the-back congratulations for a job well done. It is so important to be acknowledged for your creativity (especially when creativity is so personal), so we decided if you aren’t invited to the party, make a party for yourselves and your design team.
Now these two are creative and clever, so with invoices still outstanding to them (therefore little funds for a party) my suggestion of a picnic in the office complete with blanket on the floor and champagne was welcomed with open arms. I knew I struck gold when I heard the giggles at the end of the international call line!
A ritual celebrating the end of a project, passing an academic thesis, or anything you have poured your blood, sweat and tears into from inception to reality is certainly worth a meaningful gesture of celebration. Success needs acknowledging.
Well done design divas. Enjoy the picnic and toast your success. You deserve it!
Love, The Burnout Queens xx