In Stead Design Management
Arising organically through teamwork projects between Tess and Carolyn, In Stead Design Management is an extension of the Instead Studio approach to creating thoughtful, intentional spaces. Separating the word, In Stead emphasizes the idea of stead — a place, a home.
Carolyn Griffin, Creative Director — BA, BFA, MDes
Creative vision and design direction
Client relations and project management
Space planning
Procurement and vendor coordination
Property preparations and installations, assembly
Local artist partnerships and art curation
Business develpoment and strategic growth
Tess McColgan, Operations Manager
Operations Management
Project coordination
client & vendor scheduling & communications
procurement and inventory management
assembly and installation
property preparation coordination
quality control
logistics and on-site execution
administrative systems and workflow
*Submissions to the hospitality arts program in the Portland, ME area are currently closed. Should you choose to submit, you should be aware that we are currently reviewing the first wave of applicants and there may be a waiting period before we review your work. If and when we reopen submissions, it will be posted here. Thank you for your interest!