When people first discover BD Studio Collection, they often ask the same question:
"What's the difference between Banko Design, Warner Design, and Red Pen Procurement?"
The answer is simple: each brand serves a unique purpose, but together they create a more complete experience for our clients and partners.
We often describe BD Studio Collection as a house of brands.
Just as every room in a house has a distinct function, each company within BD Studio Collection was intentionally built to solve different challenges within the built environment. While each brand operates independently, they are connected by a shared vision, values, and commitment to service.
The Front Door: BD Studio Collection
Think of BD Studio Collection as the front door of the house.
It serves as the umbrella organization that brings all of our brands together under one roof. While clients may engage directly with one of our operating companies, BD Studio Collection provides the shared leadership, resources, operational support, and strategic direction that allow each brand to focus on what it does best.
It's the entry point to a collective of specialized expertise.
Rooms Within the House
Once you've entered through the front door of BD Studio Collection, you'll find several rooms within the house. Each room serves a different function, attracts different visitors, and supports a unique part of the client journey.
Just as you use different rooms in a home for different purposes, each brand within BD Studio Collection was intentionally created to serve a distinct need.
Banko Design
Banko Design is the room dedicated to new beginnings.
Focused on new construction and large-scale development projects, Banko Design primarily serves the senior living, multifamily, and private club verticals. The team partners with owners and developers to create thoughtful interior environments from the ground up. From visioning and design documentation to FF&E and installation, Banko Design helps bring ambitious projects to life while balancing design excellence, budget stewardship, and operational goals.
Warner Design
Warner Design is the room where transformation happens.
Specializing in renovations, repositioning efforts, and community refreshes, Warner Design primarily serves the senior living and active adult communities, helping existing properties evolve to meet changing resident expectations and market demands. Whether modernizing public spaces, updating resident amenities, or executing phased renovations in occupied environments, the team focuses on maximizing impact while respecting the unique character of each community.
Red Pen Procurement
Red Pen Procurement is the room where plans become reality.
The team supports projects across senior living, multifamily, hospitality, student housing, active adult, workplace, and commercial interiors, providing procurement expertise for both BD Studio Collection brands and independent design firms alike.
A great design vision only succeeds when every detail is successfully executed. Red Pen Procurement manages the sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and installation coordination required to bring projects across the finish line. The team supports not only Banko Design and Warner Design projects, but also independent design firms seeking a trusted procurement partner.
Together, these three rooms represent the core business operations of BD Studio Collection. While each serves a different purpose, they work collaboratively to create seamless experiences for clients, partners, and project teams.
The Foundation: Core 3:9
A house is only as strong as its foundation.
At BD Studio Collection, that foundation is Core 3:9, our nonprofit initiative rooted in one of our most important values: service.
Core 3:9 reflects our commitment to creating impact beyond the projects we design and procure. It allows us to extend our expertise, resources, and support toward causes that strengthen communities and improve lives.
Because great organizations should not only build spaces. They should help build stronger communities, too.
The Roof: MSB by Melissa
Every house needs a strong roof.
Our leadership brand, MSB by Melissa, represents the vision, mentorship, and leadership philosophy that guides the entire organization.
Just as a roof protects everything beneath it, strong leadership creates stability, direction, and resilience. Through speaking, coaching, industry engagement, and thought leadership, MSB by Melissa helps cultivate the leadership culture that supports every brand within the BD Studio Collection family.
One House. Many Strengths.
While each brand serves a different purpose, none exist in isolation.
Together, they form a connected ecosystem of design, procurement, leadership, and service. Clients gain access to specialized expertise. Team members benefit from shared resources and collective knowledge. Industry partners have a trusted network they can rely on.
Different rooms. Different functions. One house.
That's the power of the BD Studio Collection family of brands.