Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Interior Design & City Planning Solutions
Installing Design, founded by Ian Stallings, has emerged as a leader in high-end interior design, development, and city planning. With over 15 years of experience, our firm has achieved consistent global growth through innovative strategies and a commitment to blending art with functional spaces. Our hybrid remote work model enhances productivity while fostering employee engagement. We are deeply invested in community development, founding the Wabash International Artist Residency (WIAR) and the Lagro Canal Foundation to revitalize historic spaces and support emerging artists. Our work has secured significant grants, raised over $1 million annually for social causes, and earned recognition, including an Honorary Doctorate of Arts for Ian Stallings.As a trusted partner to organizations like the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, we prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in all projects. Our expertise spans business development, strategic marketing, and fundraising, ensuring every client benefits from tailored, expert-driven solutions. From San Francisco to China, we deliver transformative designs that reflect local culture and global trends. Our leadership in philanthropy and the arts underscores our belief that design should inspire both spaces and communities.
Services
Interior Design
City Planning
Art Gallery Curation
Community Development
Artist Residency Programs
Project Development
Urban Planning
Historic Preservation
Strategic Marketing
Fundraising Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer global interior design expertise with 15+ years of experience.
- Our hybrid remote work model boosts productivity and team engagement.
- Founder of the Wabash International Artist Residency (WIAR) for emerging artists.
- We've raised over $1 million annually for social causes through strategic fundraising.
- Honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts for contributions to design and culture.
Services
Interior Design
We create bespoke residential and commercial interiors that merge artistic vision with functional excellence. Our approach emphasizes cultural context and sustainability, ensuring spaces reflect their environment. Clients benefit from personalized consultations and globally informed design strategies.
City Planning
Our city planning services focus on sustainable development and historic preservation. We integrate modern needs with community heritage to revitalize urban areas. Projects prioritize accessibility, cultural enrichment, and long-term ecological impact.
Artist Residency Programs
We curate residencies that provide artists with resources to explore and create. These programs foster cross-cultural exchanges while enhancing local communities through public exhibitions and collaborative projects.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in restoring historic structures while adapting them for modern use. Our work preserves architectural integrity through meticulous research and traditional techniques paired with contemporary innovations.
Community Development
Our initiatives combine design with social responsibility, including founding the Lagro Canal Foundation. We address urban decay through arts-driven revitalization projects that stimulate local economies and cultural growth.
People
Ian Stallings
Founder & CEO
Ian Stallings is an award-winning interior designer, city planner, and community advocate with 15+ years of global experience. He founded Installing Design and WIAR, earning an Honorary Doctorate of Arts for his contributions to design and social impact initiatives.
Questions
What areas does ISFAD Studio serve?
We operate internationally with projects spanning San Francisco, London, Shanghai, and rural Indiana, adapting designs to each location's cultural and environmental context.
What is the Wabash International Artist Residency (WIAR)?
WIAR provides artists with workspace and lodging in rural Indiana, fostering creativity and community engagement through exhibitions and public programs since 2019.
How does ISFAD Studio approach historic preservation?
We combine traditional restoration techniques with modern adaptations to maintain architectural integrity while meeting contemporary needs in projects like the Lagro Canal Foundation.
What differentiates ISFAD Studio from other design firms?
We uniquely integrate art, community development, and global design expertise, creating spaces that reflect cultural heritage while driving social impact through initiatives like WIAR.
Can ISFAD Studio handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in both sectors, delivering tailored solutions from luxury homes to large-scale urban development projects with equal attention to detail and innovation.
