The Rise of The Future Perfect Empire with Laura Young

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Laura Young of The Future Perfect joins Fernando Mastrangelo on Design Discord for a wide-ranging conversation covering her full career path, the evolution of one of design’s most respected galleries, and what’s actually in or out right now.


From RISD and chaotic auction-house days to co-leading The Future Perfect across New York, LA, Miami, and San Francisco, Laura opens up about building a business that balances commerce and culture, their signature showroom/gallery approach, the deep collaboration with artists like Chris Wolston, and the realities of gatekeeping.


Timestamps

0:00 – Intro

0:01:08 – RISD & early career

0:05:12 – Auction house years

0:13:22 – Meeting David & joining The Future Perfect

0:22:15 – The Future Perfect model explained

0:23:27 – Residentializing the gallery experience

0:31:18 – Chris Wolston deep dive

0:42:04 – Gatekeeping in design

0:47:15 – Discovering new designers & open call

0:53:35 – Future Perfect as cultural institution

0:56:12 – In or Out design trends

1:01:10 – Outro


A must-listen for designers, collectors, and anyone obsessed with the business and culture of contemporary design.


#TheFuturePerfect #DesignPodcast #InteriorDesign #CollectibleFurniture #DesignTrends #ChrisWolston

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Laura Young of The Future Perfect joins Fernando Mastrangelo on Design Discord for a wide-ranging conversation covering her full career path, the evolution of one of design’s most respected galleries, and what’s actually in or out right now.


From RISD and chaotic auction-house days to co-leading The Future Perfect across New York, LA, Miami, and San Francisco, Laura opens up about building a business that balances commerce and culture, their signature showroom/gallery approach, the deep collaboration with artists like Chris Wolston, and the realities of gatekeeping.


Timestamps

0:00 – Intro

0:01:08 – RISD & early career

0:05:12 – Auction house years

0:13:22 – Meeting David & joining The Future Perfect

0:22:15 – The Future Perfect model explained

0:23:27 – Residentializing the gallery experience

0:31:18 – Chris Wolston deep dive

0:42:04 – Gatekeeping in design

0:47:15 – Discovering new designers & open call

0:53:35 – Future Perfect as cultural institution

0:56:12 – In or Out design trends

1:01:10 – Outro


A must-listen for designers, collectors, and anyone obsessed with the business and culture of contemporary design.


#TheFuturePerfect #DesignPodcast #InteriorDesign #CollectibleFurniture #DesignTrends #ChrisWolston

2026-04-30 61 min
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