Designguide Launches Unique National Internet Directory for the Design + Construction Industry First of the Year

Furniture World Magazine

Designguide, LLC, today officially launched the innovative new Designguide.com, a premium internet directory with sophisticated graphics and powerful search tools that will transform how people source and market products and professional services for the design + construction industry. Businesses and consumers can now search Designguide’s Directory database of more than 5,000 AEC professionals including: Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers, plus a Showroom of over 3,000 manufacturers exhibiting construction products, furnishings and fixtures from around the world. Both commercial and residential goods and services can be found quickly, using a sophisticated image-rich search and reporting methodology. Designguide also provides a Resources portal to approximately 500 industry reference links, including associations, magazines, design centers, events calendars and more. The Directory and Showroom are made up of Member Profiles and Free Listings. Each Member is displayed in a customized, image-rich, one-page Profile showcasing their services or products. The Profiles provide key information about the company, project or product images, and links to the Member’s web site and e-mail. Member Profiles provide an efficient and economical new method for gaining exposure and new business. Designguide can be accessed at www.designguide.com. It is free to use the service. Users can search the Directory by specialty, project type and location. Showroom can be searched by manufacturer and product categories (CSI format). Users can save selected Member Profiles in a personalized “Favorites” file. From there, they can send Requests For Information (RFI’s) to Member companies. About Designguide: Designguide is the first all-inclusive, image-rich database that connects AEC Industry professionals and manufacturers. Its unique search functionality enables Members and Users to interface easily and effectively. Members are offered a sophisticated environment to market products and services. Users are provided with a clean, stylized, user-friendly search engine for accessing and managing the comprehensive database of nearly 10,000 manufacturers, professionals and industry links. Founded by a Los Angeles Architect: Designguide was founded by Stephen Slan AIA, President and CEO, an award-winning architect in Los Angeles who believed that the web could provide a better solution for sourcing goods and services. “The site is intended to be a one-stop center for accessing the design + construction world online. We hope to be a vital center of activity in the online marketplace, and bring a sense of community to our members and users. The directory provides an invaluable service to the spectrum of commercial and residential project buyers and specifiers who seek to identify the right service provider or unique product that answers their unique project requirements." Co-founder Quentin Foster, COO, former head of New Business Development at CoStar Group, Inc. says “Designguide will be the first national database to integrate the full range of professional service providers, manufactured goods, and industry resources, all on one site. At launch, Designguide will have detailed information and web links on over 10,000 companies, including professionals in 20 Top US markets." For more information about Designguide Directory Membership, Showroom Membership, Resources or Advertising, please visit our website at www.designguide.com, or call 323.769.1100.