AI Issue 8 2017

118 Acquisition International - 2017 Excellence Awards Ryan Young Interiors was established in 1991 by Tara Ryan and incorporated in 1995 to provide innovative commercial, residential, and hospitality design. We invited Tara to tell us more about the firm and its recent success. ossessing a wealth of experience, Ryan Young’s expertise has been noted by extensive on-going recognition by industry leaders, as well as being awarded numerous national and international awards. The company’s clients span both the US and China and are extremely diversified in style. Tara outlined to us the firm’s mission and also commented on how delighted the firm was to win the award, noting staff’s ability and willingness to listen to clients as a key factor in their success. “Ryan Young’s overall mission is one of dedication to being the best that we can be. In other words, there is a strong emphasis on continued growth and learning in every position in the company. Our approach to being innovative is created with a thought process that starts every project with, ‘What have we not done before?’ “The company is extremely honored to win this award, thank you. I think our success is based on really listening to what our clients hope to achieve with the design and our extreme attention to detail during the execution process.” Elaborating on what makes the firm successful, Tara again emphasises that listening to clients is a key factor in the difference between Ryan Young and its competitors, highlighting that staff prepares well in advance and are able to deliver on their promises. “A key difference between our company and others is, we are told by our clients, is that we truly listen to what their needs and wants are, we come to meetings with well thought out creative ideas and solutions and we do what we say we are going to do when we say we will do it.” Providing us with a brief overview of the industry across the country, Tara stresses the importance of staying ahead of the competition due to the immense amount of talent within themarket. Despite the experience that the company possesses, staff is always looking to learn and improve. “In a highly competitive market, there is a tremendous amount of strong talent. The challenge is to stay ahead of our competition, never take anything for granted and turn on a dime when Company: Ryan Young Interiors Contact: Tara Ryan Email: [email protected] Address: 2200 Cleveland Avenue, National City, California, CA 91950, USA Phone: 001 619 292 7800 Web: ryanyounginteriors.com Best for Commercial Interior Design - California P GE170040 Best for Commercial Interior Design - California needed. In other words, even though we have been in business for 26 years and won over 175 awards we refuse to get comfortable.” Tara tells us about the fast paced market, discussing what techniques Ryan Young employs in order to stay ahead of any emerging developments. Travel is a big part of the firm’s business, providing the inspiration for many of its designs. “Travel is a big part of our business and it is through that travel that we see different ways to inspire people with our designs. We take our cues from many design arenas and are always looking for inspiration in unique places. Today you can have the world at your fingertips with the internet so our influence is very global and multi-cultural.” Essential to being able to stay ahead of developments and other firms is the internal culture of the company. Staff must be armed with necessary information so that they are able to provide the best possible service to clients. Tara comments on the diverse culture within the company, citing the culture of open dialogue. “Within the company, our culture is very diversified in both age and cultural backgrounds. We have a culture of open dialogue; all ideas are welcomed as long as they are shared respectively. As a company, Ryan Young has a commitment to education and continued growth in every aspect of the business. This is all part of not getting comfortable.” Regarding the future of Ryan Young Interiors, Tara shares with us that the company is still growing, focusing a particular team on specialising in creating incredible affordable living environments. Moving ahead, the successful company can look to build on its strong foundations. “Ryan Young has around 50 employees and is still in a growth pattern. In addition to our high end projects we have a team that specializes in creating incredible affordable living environments. It is always great to be recognized for your creative talent but it is also very rewarding knowing that you have created spaces for those who have less.”