PHILOSOPHYClients are drawn to Dane’s keen eye for color and an inherent sense of style. He approaches each project through a modern lens, creating compelling spaces that marry traditional and contemporary design. Ultimately, at the heart of every project is the belief that the best décor expresses personality and place; the resulting environments are joyful, inviting, and above all, livable.The firm's design process is a highly organized and customer-driven plan that delivers custom solutions for full-service, turnkey projects.“It is so important that our clients know they are in good hands,” says Dane. “We want them to enjoy the process as much as the final outcome.” As much as he is precise, Dane is also known for his warm, friendly demeanor and quickly earns his clients' trust. He has frequently worked on multiple homes for the same clients – some of whom he has served for over a decade – and much of his work comes from referrals.Clients benefit from long-standing relationships with some of the region’s leading architects, custom home builders, fabricators, craftsmen, fine furniture makers, and other industry specialists. BACKGROUNDDane is frequently invited to speak and guest lecture on industry panels, classrooms, and also mentors design students throughout Massachusetts. He is a past board member of the American Society of Interior Designers. After attending college at the Corcoran School of Art and Design at George Washington University and studying decorative art in London and Paris, Dane graduated with two fine arts degrees. In a career that includes numerous accolades, some standouts are House Beautiful’s Next Wave, Home & Design’s Top 100 Designers, New England Home Magazine’s 5 Under 40 award, winner of the IFDA Charity Challenge, and the Excellence in Design award from ASID. https://www.daneaustindesign.com/portfolio

Manage products and directed design for all phases of this high-end residential interior design firm based in Georgetown, with a clientele that included the U.S. Commissioner General and Ambassador to Japan; The Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice-President Al Gore; the assistant to the Dalai Lama; Senator Dorgan and Family; the Vice-President of Association Sales and Industry Relations for Marriott; the Vice-President of Turner Investment Partners; the Treasurer of the Federal Bar Association; the Owner of CompSec; Co-owners of GYMR Public Relations; Musician and Performance Artist, Leanne Rees; the Allbrittons formerly of Riggs Bank; and Winthrop Builders.• Coordinate all clients & contractors, regular inventories, new business presentations, analysis, visual audits, concept development, client presentations, design refinement, documentation, introduction and proposal reviews.• Participate in the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Show House '03 and '04.• Direct projects for over 30 clients at any given time.