About this episode

Emily Tucker discusses building a successful design firm outside major markets and the realities of non-linear growth in the design industry.

Season 9 of The Interior Collective Podcast is brought to you by Materio. Welcome back to The Interior Collective. I’m your host, Anastasia Casey, and today I’m joined by someone whose story I think is going to resonate deeply with so many of you who are building businesses outside of the obvious design epicenters. Emily Tucker is the founder of Emily Tucker Design, a full-service residential studio headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with projects across the country. With a degree in Architecture and Planning from the University of Colorado Boulder and nearly a decade spent training under Kelly Wearstler, Steven Gambrel, and Ruthie Summers in Los Angeles and New York, Emily returned to Colorado in 2015 with a clear vision and a serious pedigree. She has since built one of the most respected design studios in her region, working on large-scale custom residential projects and earning a spot on Luxe’s Gold List — and just this year, she was named a Luxe ‘NEXT’ Designer for 2026. What makes Emily such a compelling voice for this community is her willingness to talk about the business of design with real honesty. Today we’re diving into what it actually looks like to build a thriving…

People in this episode

Host: Anastasia Casey

Guest: Emily Tucker

Topics covered

• design firm
• business growth
• smaller markets
• client alignment
• budget stewardship
• sustainable design

Sponsors

Materio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emily Tucker Design, Luxe

Places: Boulder, Colorado, Los Angeles, New York

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