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    Design Story PR

    Authority Building for Designers & Founders

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

    01 / The TransformationWhat changes

    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 authority, 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, credibility, and opportunities you’re positioned to attract
    02 / Our PhilosophyHow it works

    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 piece of credibility opens the next door. That’s momentum.

    01

    Foundation

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

    02

    Traction

    Expert quotes help build editorial relationships. Project pitches aim to land features. Authority content positions you as the go-to voice. Your name starts showing up in more of the right places.

    03

    Flywheel

    Editors start reaching out. Opportunities can come inbound. Clients begin arriving already knowing your name. That’s the momentum we’re building toward.

    “Press isn’t about one room, one reveal, one article. It’s about earning as much of it as you can, and compounding it into a reputation that keeps opening doors for years.”

    03 / Client SpotlightCase study

    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.

    Architectural Digest Elle Decor Forbes Newsweek Southern Living Better Homes & Gardens House Beautiful Real Simple +10 more
    Errez Design featured in Modern Luxury Read the feature in Modern Luxury
    Matt McGarry, Founder of Design Story PR
    04 / The FounderWho’s behind this

    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 press 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
    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
    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
    Principal Designer, Christine Jahan Designs
    Ready?

    Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret in Your Market

    Book a complimentary call with Matt. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are, where you want to be, and whether we can help you get there.

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