Designing for ROI: How designers & architects win more developer projects in 2025

The role of designers is shifting.

Developers and investors aren’t just commissioning beautiful spaces — they want design that drives commercial performance.

Faster routes to market. Higher perceived value. Spaces that photograph and sell themselves.

For architects and interior designers, this creates a major opportunity: to become strategic partners, not just suppliers.

What Developers Prioritise in 2025

Teams winning repeat work deliver:

• booking-led design appeal
• layouts that enhance guest experience
• durable, low-maintenance specifications
• cohesive, photography-ready styling
• clear commercial reasoning

Design is now one of the fastest levers for revenue in short-stay and boutique hospitality projects.

How to Elevate Your Value

To stand out, designers must offer:

• commercial insight
• durability-led product choices
• a recognisable visual identity
• turnkey concepts that speed delivery

Speed, clarity and commercial thinking equal trust.

How LiBi Supports Designers

LiBi helps designers create commercially compelling spaces through:

• durable, curated furnishings
• cohesive styling that photographs effortlessly
• elevated sensory touchpoints
• operationally smart product selection

We help you deliver projects that perform — and that developers showcase.