April 28, 2026
Marcy Sagel, founder of DesignerBank and principal of MSA Interiors, sits down with On the Wall to talk about her 25-year journey from residential design to leading large-scale commercial and multifamily projects across the country.
In this episode, Marcy shares how a single cabinetry redline saved a developer $1 million and launched her commercial career, why the gap between design school and job readiness led her to create DesignerBank, and how learning Revit and Enscape can increase a designer’s salary by $15,000 to $30,000.
Topics covered:
• Transitioning from residential to commercial interior design
• How Marcy built MSA Interiors from a small firm into a nationwide team of 30+
• The skills gap in accredited design programs — and why universities are now adopting DesignerBank modules
• Why Revit proficiency is now a hiring requirement at major firms
• Design principles for multifamily, senior living, and student housing
• How COVID reshaped amenity spaces — co-working areas, Zoom rooms, package rooms
• Selecting durable, cost-effective materials: porcelain slabs, vinyl plank flooring, vinyl wallpaper
• Staying creative through furniture shows, art auctions, and High Point Market
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