Design Story PR

Authority Building for
Designers & Founders

We build momentum for interior designers and founders through earned media, speaking opportunities, and strategic positioning. So you stop being the best-kept secret in your market.

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The Transformation

What Visibility Actually Changes

This is what changes when you stop relying on referrals alone and start building real authority.

Before

Chasing every lead
Explaining who you are from scratch
Competing on price
Referrals as your only pipeline
Watching competitors get the spotlight
No press, no speaking, no inbound
→

After

Choosing which clients to take
People arrive already knowing your work
Charging premium rates with confidence
Multiple inbound channels working for you
Being the name people recommend
Press, stages, and opportunities finding you
Our Philosophy

The Momentum Method

Authority isn't built with a single press hit. It's built with a system of reinforcing elements that compound over time. Each placement makes the next one easier. Each speaking gig opens the next door. That's momentum.

01

Foundation

We define your positioning, build your authority assets (press page, speaking page, lead magnets), and develop the story angles that make editors pay attention.

02

Traction

Expert quotes build editorial relationships. Project pitches land features. Speaking opportunities put you on stages. Your name starts showing up in the right places.

03

Flywheel

Editors reach out to you. Speaking invitations come inbound. Clients arrive already knowing your name. The system runs on its own momentum.

"The goal isn't to get press. The goal is to build a reputation that generates opportunities for years."

Client Spotlight

How Errez Design Went From Regional Firm to National Recognition

Katie and Ruben Gutierrez had the talent. We built the visibility. Expert quotes turned into full features. Full features built the credibility to launch Maison Mischief, their retail boutique that won Best of Design 2026 before it even opened.

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Errez Design in Modern Luxury
Matt McGarry, Founder of Design Story PR
The Founder

Matt McGarry

I grew up around the design world. My mom was an interior designer, and watching her build something from nothing gave me a deep respect for founders who pour themselves into their craft. That's what drew me to this work.

In the past year, we've helped our clients appear in over 100 published articles across 25+ publications reaching over 10 million readers. We've built speaking pages, branded quizzes, and complete authority systems for designers and founders who deserve more recognition than they're getting.

If your work is better than your visibility, we should talk.

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Client Words

What They Say

"Matt McGarry is a brilliant mind. He is consistent in winning for us. He gets us the exposure we're looking for in a way that represents my firm delicately and towards the growth outcomes we're targeting. Not only is he impressing us with results but he's also a joy to work with."
Katie Gutierrez
Katie Gutierrez
Co-Founder, Errez Design
"We've secured features in several prestigious publications, significantly enhancing our credibility and reach. His deep connections with writers, editors, and key industry professionals have opened doors that might otherwise have remained closed."
Ruben Gutierrez
Ruben Gutierrez
Co-Founder, Errez Design
"Design Story PR reached out to me at the exact time when I decided to hire a PR firm. It was a great fit from the start and I've really trusted Matt's expertise to getting my company the most exposure possible. Matt communicates well and has done exactly what he's told me he would do."
Christine Jahan
Christine Jahan
Principal Designer, Christine Jahan Designs
"Matt and his team are amazing! They listen to the needs of my company and always make my vision and goals be the most important focus. They have helped us grow our interior design firm through their online marketing expertise."
Ashlie Adam
Ashlie Adam
Principal Designer, Park Luxury Design
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