We live in the information age, but you certainly already knew that. One of the consequences of existing at this particular moment is the coexistence with various data, multiple strands, and numerous interpretations and reinterpretations of the same aspect or artifact.
By Wallace Rezende
This constant swell of information is present in the news, on supermarket shelves, and, why not, in the list of potential professionals to be hired for our projects. If you have ever hired a specialist on freelancing platforms, you must have noticed how many professionals market themselves as experts in their respective areas.
For less knowledgeable clients, or those who don’t have much time to carry out a testing and selection process, this sea of possibilities can be intoxicating and even distressing. This is where curation platforms like The Expert come in handy.
We can consider this platform as a sommelier—someone who dedicates themselves to understanding and curating all the options available on the wine list so that your choice is simplified. The Expert team applies a very similar logic when curating the interior designers listed on the site.
With a vast catalogue full of unique, market-leading professionals in their respective segments, The Expert acts as a bridge, a link between you, the client, and the specialist who can bring your space idea to life exactly as you wish.
What are the benefits of hiring a specialist instead of a design firm?
You have probably noticed a market trend where consumers increasingly deal directly with independent professionals—those who are free from large corporate conglomerates. In Brazil, this phenomenon is still in its infancy, taking shape as the “PJ-ification” of certain work roles at present, while abroad we have seen independent professionals at work for some time.
By hiring the services of a The Expert professional, you not only have the assurance of dealing with a specialist in their field, but you also have the opportunity to speak beforehand with each candidate, better understanding their vision, sharing some of your expectations, and sealing the deal only when you find the perfect match.
A quick look at the site’s catalog will show you that the curation measures quality and never enforces a single aesthetic standard. From industrial to classic, from modern to kitsch. On The Expert you will find a listing capable of meeting all your needs.
And the main goal of the curation was to create this mixed environment that has the potential to please everyone—whether through each professional’s style choices or the price range each one practices. No matter what you are looking for in an interior designer, you will certainly find one or more matches.
Choose your expert and enjoy what they can offer
Handpicked, The Expert’s designers form a group of industry leaders, and each represents at least one aesthetic branch. There is at least one designer who matches the style you are looking for and need.
To make your choice more effective, we strongly recommend that you take your time: carefully review each professional’s portfolio, the feedback they’ve received, and the educational background details of the specialists.
The platform was founded by the highly acclaimed Jake Arnold, a sought-after celebrity designer who has worked with people like John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. The idea for the business emerged in the midst of the pandemic and rode the trend of closing distances once and for all and demystifying the concept of hiring professionals for online consultations.
Through The Expert you can hire a native designer from New York, Australia, Copenhagen, or even Brazil. Each of these professionals, in addition to carrying a specific educational and practical experience background, also brings with them a unique cultural and historical context.
Is there a best time to hire a The Expert professional?
The platform’s uses are endless. You can leverage a specialist’s know-how from the site to enrich your current project or even discuss with your existing team of on-site architects and designers. You can also consult a designer in a 1:1 call to receive some brief tips about what can be changed in your space.
The Expert is for everyone who is undertaking renovations, those who are constantly optimizing their home, or those who simply want to have a first contact with a professional designer capable of applying a critical eye to their environment.
Connect with your future designer
Via desktop or app, you can connect with more than 60 designers of various nationalities. Consultations range from 25 to 55 minutes and professional fees range from USD 150 to USD 1,500.
“What The Expert has done is allow people to access individuals they normally wouldn’t have access to, without lowering the quality or level of knowledge you’re getting just because it’s online,” says Jake Arnald, the platform’s creator. “When I talked to people and understood what they wanted to do in their homes, it became clear to me that if you demystify the design process, they can take a lot out of it.”
According to Arnald, “On the calls, I always start by asking what the client’s priorities are, and I make sure that as I proceed, I give them real steps and tasks to be completed from A to Z so that there is a conclusion. It’s not just having a conversation like many of these online forums where you chat for 10 or 15 minutes. Actually, it’s giving someone details and saying, ‘This is the fabric I like. This is the sofa I like from this company.’”
If you too have fallen in love with the proposal as we here at the Editorial Team have, waste no time and start researching the professionals available on the platform right now.
Join this journey of democratizing design, of translating and conveying aesthetic concepts to the entire world. The Expert is about unity, about art, about the aestheticization of the whole, regardless of geographic location.
