Michael Diaz-Griffith on authenticity and class in the design industry
Michael Diaz-Griffith’s background is in the world of antiques—he served as executive director of the Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation, has held various positions at the Winter Show, and authored a book on the rise of young collectors, The New Antiquarians. He is now the CEO of the Design Leadership Network, one of the industry’s key professional organizations, dedicated to connecting designers, architects, and business leaders through education and events.
On this episode of the podcast, Diaz-Griffith speaks with host Dennis Scully about the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2026, class issues in design, and why his goal is to show up more and more as himself.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta
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