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DATE2026
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Honest observations about running a spatial design practice.

General Notes
1.

Yes, clearly we have been inspired by architectural sheets in this website.

2.

And yes, it almost took us half a year to finish it.

3.

And no, we don't regret it. Mostly.

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--Initial release2026
The Drawline Design Studio2026

Client Zoning™ — Part of The Line System™

Ten questions. One answer.

Decide whether an inquiry
belongs in your studio.

Five zones. Two questions each. At the end you get a clear verdict: book the call, clarify first, or decline. No more deciding inquiry by inquiry.

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5
Zones
10
Questions
2 min
Per inquiry

The five zones

The five signals that decide whether to take the call.

Two questions per zone. Each no counts as a flag. Your total flag count decides the verdict, with one hard block on budget.

01

Project Type

Does the work match what your studio does, and do they want your process or just an output?

02

Budget

Is the number above your minimum, and did they lead with the problem instead of the price?

03

Timeline

Do the dates fit your capacity, and is there a real reason driving the deadline?

04

Decision Access

Are you speaking to the person who signs off, or a proxy relaying your work upstream?

05

Fit Signal

Did they come for you specifically, or are you one of ten studios on a spreadsheet?

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Date
2026
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