In this episode, Laurie from the Interior Design Community, joined by Nile, recaps their experience at the High Point Market, where they hosted multiple panels and engaged with sponsors and designers. They discuss the various topics covered, including coaching, contracts, logistics, and sales processes for interior designers. Laurie and Nile also highlight the newly launched DIY PR guide for interior designers, which has received positive feedback. They announce upcoming resources, such as an end-of-year business checklist and a preplanned idea calendar for marketing. Additionally, they share insights from their visit to Roland DJA in LA and attendance at BDNY in New York, where they explored innovative printing technology. The episode emphasizes the importance of quality in interior design, the challenges designers face, and the mission of the Interior Design Community to support and advocate for designers’ needs.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:18 Recap of High Point Market
01:22 Insights on Coaching and Contracts
03:15 DIY PR Guide for Interior Designers
05:23 End-of-Year Business Checklist
08:30 Upcoming Resources and Guides
12:01 Innovative Printing Techniques
15:29 Exciting Events and Announcements
17:43 Reflecting on 12 Years of IDC
20:54 Balancing Family and Career
27:47 Exploring Different Community Models
28:59 Supporting Interior Designers Holistically
30:12 Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability
39:13 The Importance of Quality in Design
42:18 Educating Clients and the Market
50:28 The Designer’s Value Beyond Products
56:27 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
