Running a design firm is often the byproduct of chasing one’s passion, not the starting point. Yet while projects come and go, there’s no off-ramp from building a business. With this issue, we’re taking a deep dive into what it takes to get it right today. From how to weather a recession and retaining talent to crafting a contract that sets you up for success, our focus is how to make creative entrepreneurship more manageable—and more meaningful, too.