Today, we welcome Marcia Bryan, owner of Bryan Design Group based in San Diego, California. In this episode, Marcia shares her design journey from model homes to full-service residential and senior living design. Marcia shares how a chance opportunity evolved into a design niche for her business model and how the nuances of senior living design influence and enhance her residential design projects in a practical and meaningful way. Adding new disciplines of design requires continued education, and Marcia shares her approach to expanding her design knowledge by leveraging her network of experts and mentors.
Marcia’s design journey from model homes to founding her own firm
How designing for senior living is different than other design
Things to consider for designing senior living spaces – accessibility, ADA rules, how aging people see and hear, etc
The importance of continued education and learning from experts
How Marcia’s exposure to senior living influenced her approach to residential projects
Marcia’s experience of starting her own business and the challenges she faced
Marcia’s first hire and the importance of balancing different strengths within the team
How focusing on residential and senior living helps Marcia’s business stand out from other designers
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Supporting Resources:
Bryan Design Group Website - https://www.bryandesigngroup.com/
Marcia Bryan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryandesigngroup/
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