Design Practice Exchange– 3Q Meeting
October 8, 2026
Kiva Cowork
6:00PM – 8:00PM
1117 State St, Santa Barbara
Design Practice Exchange brings together design firm leaders for candid conversations about running a business. From operations and financial performance to growth and leadership, this is a space to share experiences, challenges, and ideas with peers.
About the Event
In their third meeting, DPX will focus on analysing and reimagining the “Business of Architecture”, using practical first principles such as looking at common business choke points in project procurement and execution. Attendees will analyze both young and mature firms through the lens of supply and demand economics. Economic principles of the “rainmaker-choke”, “feast & famine cycles,” and maximizing margins are all significant concepts to understand the “Business of Architecture”.