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.
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