CONSULTING SERVICES

Utilizing her editorial and industry experience, Marisa Marcantonio brings a unique set of talents to her consulting clients. From visual branding to creative direction, she begins by developing a strategy that leads to creative success, by spotlighting the unique assets each client possesses in their design DNA. With her selective eye, design expertise and fresh creative concepts, she devises a roadmap for success by creating strategies for designers and brands. bringing together ideal partners for creative collaboration. Trusted for her valued network and trade resources, Marisa’s unique perspective and insights bring results. By identifying your desired outcomes, she can provide the innovative ideas, action plan and connectivity to take your business into its next phase of growth.

What solutions are you looking for?

Areas include:

Brand concepting, development and launch strategy
E-commerce and omni channel retail and trade distribution placement and planning
Product, brand, content and event marketing
Branding, creative direction, product development and packaging
Strategic partnerships and collaborations
Market coverage and curated sourcing
Design event panel moderator and speaker

SELECT PARTNERSHIPS AND CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS:

Fleur x Moda Operandi, Fleur x Sister Parish

Christopher Spitzmiller for Visual Comfort

Alessandra Branca for Bergdorf Goodman Home 7th Floor Design Takeover

RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Rooms with a View, Southport, Connecticut- Moderated the lecture series with an interview with Tori Mellott on her book and an in-depth conversation with interior designer Tom Scheerer

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach- In conversation with Emily Eerdmans on Mario Buatta book

A Tour of The Kips Bay Showhouse, May 2016

Covered Paris Deco Off fabric and furniture show for Editor at Large, January 2015

A look at Craft and Design behind Baker Furniture at The New York Design Center, July 2014

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Self-Promoting without Losing Your Dignity Presentation

Design Trust Fall Conference, New York City, November 2016

Moderated "The Art of Custom" interior designer panel with leading design talent Cullman and Kravis, Harry Heissmann, Nick Olsen, Tilton Fenwick and Young Huh at What's New What's Next at The New York Design Center's annual fall design day, September 2016

Generated a fascinating designer conversation on how to create inspired decor with global finds and collections at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Mart at the Americas Mart, July 2016

Moderated a Q and A with Mary McDonald on the influences and inspiration behind her Chaddock Furniture Collection at the John Rosselli Showroom, May 2016

Moderated sold out Keynote Social Media Panel, "Putting Social Media In its Place: Are You Social Media Elite or Are You Too Elite for Social Media?" Panelists included Justina Blakeny, Anna Brockway of Chairish, and LA-based celebrity designer Trip Haenish. May, 2016

Selected to be an LCDQ Legends Ambassador with an esteemed group of bloggers, stylists and designers in Los Angeles, 2016

Led a lively Q and A with White House designer Michael S. Smith on his latest book, The Curated House at John Rosselli Showroom, November 2015

Invited to return to The Boston Design Center to present The Considered Interior trend talk for their Fall Market, October 2015

Moderated Making It Memorable Panel: Building Your Brand with designer Lindsay Coral Harper, Mecox Gardens owner Mac Hoak and PR veteran Elizabeth Blitzer, America’s Mart Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, January 2015

Moderated NYDC What’s New What’s Next Market Day panel The Next Level: Designers Eddie Lee and Lindsey lane Share Their Start Up Story and discuss what it is like to go on your own and work for yourself moderated by interior design consultant and Stylebeat Blog creator Marisa Marcantonio, September 2014

Martha Stewart Radio Sirius, Kevin Sharkey Show June 2014

Moderated Dream Team Designer Panel at D and D Market David Sutherland Showroom October 2013

Living with Color: Style Bloggers’ Musings on Super-Chic Living panel, with Marisa Marcantonio moderated by author Julia Reed at The Chicago Botanic Garden April 20, 2013