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Design DiscordDesign Discord Awards: Best of 2025!In this episode of Design Discord, hosts Fernando Mastrangelo and Alyssa Gerasimoff celebrate the end of the year with the first annual Design Discord Awards. They discuss their selections for various categories, including best fair, booth, interior designers, and galleries, while reflecting on the challenges of making these choices. They also highlight designers to watch in 2026 and discuss their plans for the upcoming season two of the podcast, reflecting on their journey and the insights gained throughout the year.05:26 Best Fair 10:30 Best Booth14:02 Best Interior Designer/Architect
2025-12-181h 40Design Discord
Design DiscordPR for Designers: The Cost, the ROI, and Why Most of You Are Waiting Too Long – Rebecca GoldbergShould you hire a PR firm… or are you just paying someone to spam editors?Rebecca Goldberg — co-founder of Dada Goldberg, the most dialed-in design PR agency in New York — finally pulls back the curtain.We ask every question designers are dying to ask about PR:- What does real PR actually cost these days?- When is the right moment to pull the trigger?- Does PR actually move the needle on sales and collabs or is it just ego?- Can you get ov...
2025-12-041h 32Design Discord
Design DiscordDesign Sales with Mika RosiqueIn this episode of Design Discord, Alyssa, Fernando, and special guest Mika Rosique, Fernando’s wife and longtime Sales Director of Fernando Mastrangelo Studio dive into the often-overlooked side of the design world: sales. They unpack Mika’s path into the role, the value of building a strong client management system, and what it takes to maintain real, lasting client relationships. The conversation explores authenticity, communication, and the role pricing plays in shaping perception and success. They also reflect on the dynamic of working together as a couple and the realities of navigating the art and design market from the...
2025-07-101h 17Design Discord
Design DiscordCreativity and Making a LivingIn this episode of Design Discord, co-hosts Alyssa Gerasimoff and Fernando Mastrangelo unpack the complexities of creativity—its rhythms, constraints, and the shifting relationship between passion and recognition. They reflect on how success can both fuel and hinder creative growth, the role of education in shaping their paths, and the tension between personal fulfillment and market demands. The conversation explores fear, grit, and the value of taking breaks, while also asking deeper questions about identity, authorship, and free will in the creative process.Mentioned Designers:Vincent PocsikWe...
2025-06-121h 09Design Discord
Design DiscordDesign Fairs and the Mexican Design BoomIn this episode of Design Discord, Alyssa Gerasimoff and Fernando Mastrangelo dive into the evolving landscape of design fairs, with a focus on the growing scene in Mexico. They discuss the distinct visual language of Mexican designers, notable voices shaping the region’s creative culture, and their own experiences engaging with design in Mexico. The conversation expands to the broader challenges of participating in fairs—from financial barriers and market dynamics to questions of exclusivity and access. They also explore the contrast between selling in cities like Los Angeles and New York, the intersection of design and luxury fashion, and...
2025-05-291h 16Design Discord
Design DiscordThe Conversation Design Isn’t HavingIn this kickoff episode of Design Discord, hosts Alyssa Gerasimoff and Fernando Mastrangelo sit down to talk about their own paths in design and why they feel this podcast and transparent conversation about the industry need to exist. Fernando and Alyssa reflect on the challenges emerging designers face today—from visibility in the market to the realities of fabrication—and the need for more open, honest dialogue around what it really takes to build a creative practice. Along the way, they introduce a range of topics the podcast will continue to explore, incl...
2025-05-151h 08aluCINEmos
aluCINEmosSchwarzenegger, Mirren y Bullock + una peli de tiburonesEsta semana les recomendamos una peli de Arnold Schwarzenegger, una de Helen Mirren y una de Sandra Bullock para celebrar el cumpleaños de estos tres actores. Además, Fernando Balmayor regresa para hablar de una joya del cine de tiburones. https://www.instagram.com/marielamastrangelo/
2023-07-2919 minaluCINEmos
aluCINEmos4 pelis de Meryl Streep + un experto en el género de tiburonesLa reina absoluta del cine está de cumple esta semana y es por eso que les recomiendo 4 largometrajes de su filmografía que no son de los más populares pero sí, de los mejores. Además, me visita Fernando Balmayor, periodista experto en el género de tiburones, no solo para contarme por qué merece nuestra atención este animal en la pantalla grande, si no para decirnos cuál es la peli que deberíamos ver para apreciar el género.https://www.instagram.com/marielamastrangelo/
2023-06-2135 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E06: Mark GrattanFernando Mastrangelo is joined by the winner of Ellen's Next Great Designer, Mark Grattan. They discuss Mark's evolution on the competition show, how his identity as a gay black man influences his practice, and his goal of creating design that transcends into the realm of art. You can stream all episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max. Connect with our guest: Arielle Assouline-Lichten VIDIVIXI | vidivixi.com Instagram | @markgrattan
2021-08-0535 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E06: Arielle Assouline-LichtenFernando talks with the runner-up for Ellen’s Next Great Designer, Arielle Assouline-Lichten, about how she approached the competition and how she’s using the success on the show to propel her to the next phase of her career! You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max. Send Fernando a direct message on Instagram @iamfm if you have a question for your favorite contestant, or want him to dig into any topics on the next podcast episode. Fernando will be interviewing each of the contestants, and is excited to give you the insi...
2021-07-2040 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E05: Erica SellersFernando is joined by Erica Sellers, a bold designer who stood out to the judges for bringing a fresh approach to each challenge. Together they discuss her unique approach to the competition, her recent business launch of Studio SII, and the importance of taking risks in life. You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max. Send Fernando a direct message on Instagram @iamfm if you have a question for your favorite contestant, or want him to dig into any topics on the next podcast episode. Fernando will be interviewing each of the...
2021-06-2553 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E05: Urvi SharmaFernando sits down with Urvi Sharma, a fan-favorite contestant from Ellen's Next Great Designer who was eliminated in the semi-finals. They discuss her true feelings about her elimination on the show, the difference between collectible design and fine furniture, and her personal journey to discover her unique voice as an Indian-American designer. You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max, with new episodes released every Thursday. Send Fernando a direct message on Instagram @iamfm if you have a question for your favorite contestant, or want him to dig into any topics...
2021-06-041h 04The Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E04: Christina Z AntonioJoining Fernando is Christina Z Antonio who has had a long successful artisan career from leatherwork to the fashion industry to furniture design. Antonio attributes her success and staying power in the bespoke arts to always being professional and courteous, delivering an impeccable product every time, and never putting her feet up. Listen to learn more about her background, as well as her experience on Ellen's Next Great Designer. You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max, with new episodes released every Thursday. Send Fernando a direct message on...
2021-05-2650 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E02: Paul JeffreyFernando is joined by Paul Jeffery whose winding path from an industrial car designer, to a Walgreens employee, to founding his own furniture company is a story that must be heard to be believed. The two commiserate over the power of staying hungry as creatives, having faith during times of struggle, and the importance of using ones platform to give back to the community. You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max, with new episodes released every Thursday. Send Fernando a direct message on Instagram @iamfm if you have a question for...
2021-05-0548 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastEllen’s Next Great Designer S01 E01: Alejandro ArtigasFernando is joined by Alejandro Artigas to discuss his career in architecture & design, as well as his experience on Ellen's Next Great Designer. Artigas outlines his journey into the design industry and shares what the competition show taught him about taking risks in work and life. You can stream episodes of Ellen's Next Great Designer now on HBO Max, with new episodes released every Thursday. Send Fernando a direct message on Instagram @iamfm if you have a question for your favorite contestant, or want him to dig into any topics on the next podcast...
2021-04-2855 minThe Fernando Mastrangelo Podcast
The Fernando Mastrangelo PodcastDigital Furniture, Actual Dollars: NFT Market vs the Design IndustryIn today’s episode, Fernando discusses the impact of NFT’s on the art & design industry with Andrés Reisinger, a designer whose first collection of digital furniture sold for $450K! They are joined by journalists Tim Schneider (Artnet News), and Ryan Waddoups (Surface Mag). Together, they discuss: What designers should keep in mind when venturing into the NFT market. The art industry’s capacity to embrace an NFT market versus the design industry’s capacity. Resale options for NFT’s that benefit the artist, how to create your own NFT marketplace, and much, much more! C...
2021-03-2354 minIn Good Company
In Good Company3 TIPS to Help Young Artists and Small Studios Through the Corona CrazinessThe Corona Virus is effecting everyone and the emerging art and design community is far from immune. Here are three tips for how to strengthen your business in these times and set yourself up for success when all the chaos inevitably passes. If you have any questions or comments, please shoot me a message on Instagram (@iamfm). I'd love to help the community with thoughtful and engaged responses.  Stay safe everyone!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-good-company/support
2020-03-1907 minHook podcast
Hook podcastLa primavera AlfonsinistaEn este Podcast abordamos la vuelta a la democracia, el llamado destape donde se visibilizan diferentes expresiones artísticas novedosas para los años 80. Con la llegada del Presidente de Argentina el Doctor Raúl Alfonsín ( 10 de diciembre de 1983 – 8 de julio de 1989) se inicia el mencionado período en el que nosotros nos centramos en las evoluciones y proyecciones del rock argentino. Integrantes: Luis Mastrangelo Fernando Gabriel del Priore
2019-11-2837 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE RIFF | Are Design Fairs Dead? And, If So, What'll Replace Them?Surface's own Ryan Waddoups and Fernando Mastrangelo of FMS speak candidly, and at times critically, about the progress, or lack thereof, regarding design fairs. The most compelling part of the dialogue is in what these two imagine for the future of those fairs and the industry they support. Waddoups is a millennial who has established an authoritative voice in the design world via his articles in Surface Magazine and ownership of Surface's Design Dispatch newsletter. Fernando Mastrangelo is an established designer with his ear to the ground for emerging talent in the field. There's no better duo to speculate...
2019-08-1645 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE COMPANY | Ep. 5 | Who knew one little side-table could grow into a full-fledged furniture studioThese drums helped define my career as a designer. In this video I talk about what it takes to make them, how I keep experimenting with them, and what to think about when designing YOUR defining item.   Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you have particular things you’d like to see from us: more of the process, more young up-and-coming artists, more about managing your market, more bloopers, whatever! We love to hear from you as we’re putting this content out.   Follow the work of Fernando Mastrangelo Studio on instagram and IG...
2019-03-0405 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE COMPANY | Ep. 4 | Why everyone should be in the content gameWhat should every creative person be doing in 2019? Good question...   Follow the work of Fernando Mastrangelo Studio on instagram and IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/iamfm   Subscribe to our youtube for more videos and behind-the-scenes content!   Watch the previous episode of THE COMPANY here: https://youtu.be/WZDfpMgElcM   Content Produced by FMS Presents https://www.instagram.com/fmspresents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-good-company/support
2019-02-1903 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE COMPANY | Ep. 3 | Leading a Creative Team; how to hire, train, and scaleTo scale your career successfully, you’re gonna need a strong team working with you. I see so many artists & business owners put off hiring because they worry it’s not feasible for them. But the reality is that investing time and money in a team is a great way to boost your sales and your reach. Just start small, choose wisely, and find people with skill sets that you don’t have. The right team can make all the difference. Most important of all, INVEST in the people you hire. I can’t stress this enough. Talk to...
2019-02-1105 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | LADIES & GENTLEMENToday I’m speaking with Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, who made the move from Seattle to New York to take their company to the next level. They have a diligent method of making their work and making business decisions, and a thoughtfulness about their design that you don’t often find in our fast-paced design industry.  Before we jump in, I also wanted to say that this is the last interview of The Path Season 1. It’s been an incredible season and we’ve received such great feedback from you that we’r...
2019-02-0657 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE COMPANY | Ep. 2 | Selling Art + Design Today; things I wish I would have knownPeople don’t like to think of art as a business and I get it. It kinda kills the romance. But that’s just not realistic if you want to sustain your career long-term. Some common questions I’ve heard young artists ask when they first start out are things like: How do I get my work in front of people? How do I network? How do I start a business without experience? Social media has altered the answers to some of these questions, and what worked best 20 years ago is usually not the most efficient strategy today. In episod...
2019-02-0405 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | ADAM PARKER SMITHToday I’m sitting with Adam Parker Smith whose work I think is freaking genius. He’s a sculptor, prankster, and his work always involves humor. We’ve been in the game for a long time together but recently Adam’s work has just been everywhere, being widely collected and reaching a high market value for a young artist. So it’s a very interesting time for him even though he’s been at it for well over a decade.  He also has a unique story about how he’s been able to...
2019-01-2350 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE RIFF | FURLOUGHED: how the government shutdown is effecting the design world.Today I spoke with Christina de Leon, the Associate Curator of Contemporary Latino Design at the Cooper Hewitt. She was gracious enough to be real with me and share her experience during this government shutdown.  We spoke about the irony of museums, which are institutions designed to educate the public about other cultures, being shut down by a government that wants to literally wall off a country with a culture that provides so much influence.  We also got to reminisce a bit about how we met and bonded over our Latino roots. This is my fi...
2019-01-2320 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | ENY LEE PARKEREny Lee Parker was deemed the breakout American design star of 2017 by Sight Unseen. I first saw her work at ICFF this year and was super impressed by her terra-cotta lamps. I started following her on Instagram and also became impressed by her branding and story telling. I wanted to sit down with her because she’s moved up quickly in her career and I wanted to see how she’s been managing all of it.  Eny Makes ceramic furniture, lighting, and jewelry. She’s got a unique style that ha...
2019-01-0957 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE COMPANY | Ep 1. | The Work, and how it's made.What does it take to grow from a small art studio to a successful design company? That’s what we ask ourselves on our new series called The Company. The creative process, the business strategy, the teamwork, even the screw-ups... we’re sharing it all! In episode 1 of The Company, Brooklyn based designer, Fernando Mastrangelo, takes you step by step through the creative process of his resin based mirror series called "Flood." Full Episode with Video is on our YouTube!  https://youtu.be/YUnsi2fzKmY Produ...
2019-01-0707 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE RIFF | Social Media for the near FutureOn January 4th, we're launching a new Docu-Series about the behind the scenes of my studio, titled "The Company." Its going to be on our YouTube and IGTV channels. We're very exciting about this because its an entirely new medium for us, but it's becoming an endlessly fascinating medium.  In this Episode of the Riff, I talk a little about the reasons we have decided to create content and how we approach our decisions making at the studio as things are changing with technology and connection.  Hope you enjoy, DM me on in...
2019-01-0407 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | COIL + DRIFTOn this Episode of the path, I’m sitting down with John Sorensen-Jolink of Coil + Drift. John was fascinated by the arts at a young age. He grew up studying contemporary dance and choreography, using these experiences to shape his own design aesthetic. John launched Coil + Drift in 2014 as a self-taught woodworker, designer, and entrepreneur, all while dancing professionally. Learn how he got his material-rich studio off the ground to the force it is today. @coilanddrift www.coilanddrift.com Produced and Directed by VOIID Studio Music by Beacon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-good-company/support
2018-12-1253 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE RIFF | Know Your Market!This episode of the Riff is about "know your market!" When you're starting out, you need to know which market your work fits into or which market you are designing for. This will help you make more strategic decisions about your pricing structure and how and where to market your studio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-good-company/support
2018-12-0111 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | INDUSTRY | DRAKE / ANDERSONToday I'm honored to be sitting with Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of Drake/Anderson. They’re the New York-based interiors firm that has been named one of AD top 100. They’ve completed projects all over the world, and have an extensive client from Madonna to Michael Bloomberg. Jamie has been working for over 35 years and has received some of the highest accolades in the industry including ELLE decors prestigious A-list, among many others. A rising star in the industry, Caleb had originally worked with Jamie and left to start his own firm, but the two are now back together havi...
2018-11-2829 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE RIFF | Art and Design FairsArt and Design Fairs are tightly weaved into the fabric of the current art and design Market. We've relied on them for decades, but I'm starting to question whether they're having the same impact as they did only five years ago. With the growth of the internet and the exchange of imagery today, do art and design fairs have a future? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-good-company/support
2018-11-1511 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | GIANCARLO VALLEFor this interview, I’m speaking with Giancarlo Valle, who in my opinion is a powerhouse architect and furniture designer. He’s worked at some of the top firms in the country, graduated with a Masters from Princeton, and has recently started his own firm, which quickly becoming one of the hottest studios in new york city. This interview revolves around the actual path, it's​ really just the path that we all choose, it's the schools you attend, the internships you take on, or jobs right out of school. It's important to make sure that you make the right choices. Otherw...
2018-11-1450 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | MULTI-TASKING | KINDER MODERNWant to find out how to build a successful design company? This week on The PATH, I'm sitting with Lora Appleton, who’s not only the founder of Kinder Modern (@kindermodern) but one of the most dynamic business owners I've met in the design industry. As if owning a gallery wasn’t enough, she’s also an entrepreneur, she runs the Female Design Council, she's working on books projects, all this while also being a full-time mom. She’s a superwoman, I'm proud to have her on the show, so link in BIO and check it out. Video production @voiid_studio ...
2018-10-3149 minIn Good Company
In Good CompanyTHE PATH | BRANDING | MATERIAL LUSTI’m Fernando Mastrangelo (@iamfm) and this is THE PATH, an interview series that uncovers the business of being an artist. People don’t like to think of Art as a Business, and I get it, it kinda kills some of the romance of it, but that's not realistic anymore, as artists we’re trying to grow, we’re asking a new set of questions, and we’re using social media to expand our audience and even acquire new clients. We’re gonna uncover some of the mysteries and strategies behind some of the most successful creatives in the field today, share...
2018-10-2252 minImage Culture
Image CultureEP 019: IN GOOD COMPANY W/ FERNANDO MASTRANGELOIn this bonus episode of Image Culture, Fernando Mastrangelo gives a walkthrough of In Good Company 2018, co-curated with senior design writer at Architectural Digest, Hannah Martin.You can follow along with images of all the works in the show at www.fernandomastrangelo.com/collections/in-good-companyFind Fernando on Instagram @iamfmFind Hannah Martin @_h_mart_In Good Company @william.jess.laird@image.culture
2018-10-0300 minImage Culture
Image CultureEP 018: FERNANDO MASTRANGELOSculptor and designer Fernando Mastrangelo was raised in Monterrey, Mexico and received his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Upon arriving in New York he landed a job working in the studio of the artist Matthew Barney, whose work would prove a lasting influence. An early sculptural work using sugar as a primary material was a major step for Fernando. His use of natural, granular materials cast in resin would become the foundation of his practice as both a sculptor and a furniture maker.In the wake of this first piece Fernando began a series of ambitious works...
2018-10-0200 minvisiontecnica
visiontecnicaCiclo de charlas con Autoridades del Colegio de técnicos de Mar del PlataCon la participación del secretario del distrito El Sr. Ignacio Mastrangelo y el coordinador de la comisión de capacitación el Sr. Jorge Gonzalez. Nos dieron una reseña de los distintas Charlas y cursos de capacitación que se están llevando a cabo en la sede del distrito. Nos comentaron sobre el curso que se diera a conocer como de "inicio a la profesión", realizado para instruir a los nuevos profesionales recién egresados, y como se fue adaptando el mismo con nuevos aportes cada año, sirviendo de apoyo para todos los profesionales. Abordando temas com...
2016-10-0658 min