In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek provides a comprehensive update on the current state of AI in the design industry. She shares a practical, updated roadmap on how interior designers can effectively use AI—from generating imagery and automating workflows to building custom apps and leveraging agentic AI to manage day-to-day tasks.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-AI Imagery & Mockups -Instantly generate room mockups, product swaps, and material changes with Gemini’s “NanoBanana” and ChatGPT.

-Tools for creating client-ready visuals in minutes. Practical Workshops & Events -Hands-on AI Day at High Point Market: live demonstrations, workflows, and real applications you can start using.

-Details on upcoming workshops and events designed for interior designers. App Building & Process Automation

-How custom apps (in beta) can streamline client communication, notes, color selections, and project tasks in one place. Design Visualizations & Floorplans -Merging AI imagery with professional floor plans using platforms like Mydoma Visualizer

-Integrating product sourcing via Daniel House Club Agentic AI & The Comet Browser

-How tools like Perplexity’s Comet browser can handle research, admin tasks, email, and scheduling for you. Security & Best Practices

-Tips on balancing convenience vs. privacy when integrating AI into your design business. Live Learning, Support, and Community

-Virtual AI Masterclasses and The DAIly program for guided workflows, prompt packs, and ongoing support.

Events & Conferences

-Insights from the IDS National Conference and High Point Market.

-Everything mentioned is available at AI for Interior Designers™, including event registration, masterclass signups, app launches, and the latest industry news.

For specialized tools like Daniel House Club and Mydoma Visualizer, check out Jenna’s guest appearances and linked guides.

Resources and links:

AI for Interior Designers

"Everyday AI Masterclass" On Demand-https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/ai-masterclass 

AI Day at Fall HPMKT-https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/ai-day-fall-25

 https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/ 

Upcoming AI Events 

The DAIly- On Demand AI Education $29.99/mo. https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/thedaily 

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Episode 59: Confessions of AI Designer Nerds: Behind the Screens & Scenes

Podcast Episode Summary:

AI Designer Nerds Unite!

Why so many designers are still nervous or skeptical about AI (we get it–but here’s why you shouldn’t be)

How mundane admin tasks can finally be delegated (bye, calendar invites and endless email threads)

The subscription chaos and why we keep, ditch, or trial new apps constantly

Authentically communicating your use of AI with clients (spoiler: most are impressed, not freaked out)

The tools we love and those we’ve…cancelled

If you’ve ever nerded out over a new workflow, wished you had more time for actual design, or wondered who else is up at 2am building their own apps, this one’s for you.

Guest Info & Links

Jessica Nelson & Stephanie Lindsey: Etch Design Group & AI for Interiors

100 Lunches Podcast: 100 Lunches & AI for Interiors

Featured Programs & Resources

AI for Interior Designers aiforinteriordesigners.com

The Daily- Your up-to-date- AI training program: www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/thedaily

In episode 58 of the AI for Interior Designers *Podcast, Jenna Gaidusek sits down with renowned photographer Brian Berkowitz to explore the intersection of AI, photography, and interior design. Brian, a second-generation photographer with 30 years of experience, shares stories from his career working with luxury brands like Gucci, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, and top designers, as well as insights on how AI is streamlining business practices behind the scenes. Jenna and Brian also discuss their collaborative work teaching AI to photographers and the vital role of authenticity in social media, blogs, and digital presence. This episode is essential listening for anyone in the creative industries seeking practical, real-world applications of AI to boost efficiency and creativity while staying true to their brand voice.

Relevant Links & Resources

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IDS Podcast on Apple

In this episode of AI for Interior Designers, Jenna sits down with Bree Cassidy from Howard Elliott to talk about how one manufacturer is changing the game for designers with smarter, more efficient tools.

Howard Elliott has been a designer favorite since their early mirror collections in 2001, and today they offer over 5,000 SKUs ranging from mirrors and accent furniture to custom textiles, wall art, and outdoor pieces—all with a strong focus on customization. Bree shares how the brand’s new website update takes the guesswork out of sourcing, with features like:

Reverse image search so designers can upload a photo and instantly find similar Howard Elliott pieces

Clean silo photography and lifestyle images that make it easy to visualize products in projects

Wishlists and catalog builders to organize by client or project

Real-time stock visibility and designer-friendly pricing with no minimums

Jenna and Bree also dig into why user experience matters for trade partners, how Howard Elliott keeps customization at the forefront, and why photography and AI-powered workflows are making life easier for busy designers. Plus, Bree shares insider details about their Friday Friends designer spotlights, the annual Show Us Your Howard Elliott design contest, and of course—their legendary showroom happy hours at market.

This episode is equal parts tech-forward insights and down-to-earth designer talk, highlighting what true brand partnerships look like in 2025.

👉 Explore more:

The DAIly – on-demand AI training for designers ($29.99/month)

AI Tools List – her curated collection of go-to AI infused tools

Howard Elliott Website Walkthrough on YouTube – full video tour with Bree and Colleen. 

🎧 Tune in to hear how Howard Elliott is blending AI, customization, and a designer-first mindset—and why it matters for your next project or Watch this Podcast over on Youtube . 

Welcome to the AI for Interior Designers podcast- Episode 56! In this episode, I’m joined by brothers Peter and Alexander Spalding, co-founders of Daniel House Club, a platform built to take the headaches out of procurement so designers can focus on what they actually love: designing.

We first met in May 2024 at a design immersion retreat in Scottsdale, and since then we’ve crossed paths at multiple industry events. I’ve not only partnered with them for events like the first AI Design Tech Summit but also used their platform extensively in my own projects.

How they transformed their own struggles running a design firm into a membership-based back-of-house powerhouse for designers.

The ways AI and technology are streamlining catalog management, speeding up product requests, and making vendor data useful (even when it comes in as a messy PDF).

Alexander’s personal AI workflow, from ChatGPT and Gemini to a note-taking app called Granola, and how he uses these tools for everything from HTML tweaks to marketing plans.

Why brand voice training is essential for AI copywriting and how to get rid of the overused “luxury” and “elegant” clichés.

The behind-the-scenes process of making product photography consistent, clean, and usable across both marketing and client-facing boards.

Their vision for the future of sourcing, including real-time stock checks and image-based product search for trade-only vendors.

The backstory: How Daniel House Club started as an internal tool to fix the least favorite parts of running a design firm and why those same pain points are shared by designers everywhere.

Procurement without the burnout: How their concierge team helps designers avoid hiring extra staff for tracking orders and chasing vendors.

AI in action:

Vendor data extraction from PDFs, websites, and spreadsheets.

AI-driven image formatting, centering products, adding white backgrounds, and creating consistent aspect ratios.

Faster product requests, down from 45 minutes to 5, while keeping a human in the loop for quality control.

Alexander’s AI toolkit:

ChatGPT for copywriting, HTML snippets, and marketing refinement.

Granola for discreet, real-time meeting transcripts and searchable notes.

Deep research features in Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity to dig through files, cloud storage, and vendor sites for specific data.

Keeping your voice: Strategies for training AI to write in your tone (minus emojis and endless exclamation marks) so it feels authentic to your brand.

Future sourcing dreams: Real-time inventory integration and a Google Lens-style search that works for trade vendors instead of sending you to mass-market retail.

If you’ve ever:

Struggled to keep vendor data clean and up-to-date.

Wished product images looked consistent on boards and in client presentations.

Spent hours chasing down pricing or stock levels.

Wanted to explore AI but didn’t know where to start in your design business.

You’ll get a ton of practical, ready-to-implement ideas from this conversation.

Daniel House Club Website

Daniel House Club on Instagram

Daniel House Club on LinkedIn

Daniel House Club on Facebook

Granola Note-Taking App

AI for Interior Designers™

00:33 – Meeting Peter & Alexander and the early Daniel House Club story

In this episode of the AI for Interior Designers podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek sits down with Sarah Bird, CEO of Canvas I.O. They dive into how Canvas I.O. is revolutionizing the design workflow by offering a tool for accurate field measurements without a tape measure.

Sarah shares her intriguing background and journey that led her to helm Canvas I.O., a company rooted in over a decade of LiDAR technology development and holding more than 20 patents. What started as a hardware-focused venture in 2008 with the goal of creating mobile LiDAR sensors (and even a successful Kickstarter campaign) has evolved into a powerful software solution. The shift became clear around 2022, recognizing that the core problem to solve was the laborious effort of manual measurements and modeling.

Learn how the Canvas I.O. app leverages your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro's LiDAR to quickly scan a physical space, instantly generating a 3D model and a draft CAD model. The real game-changer lies in their ability to transform this draft into a detailed, design-ready, tag-layered CAD model that is native to popular design software like Chief Architect, SketchUp, Revit, and 2020 Design.

Sarah emphasizes the crucial aspect of accuracy, explaining that for a single room (around 100 sq ft), measurements are typically within a half or quarter inch. For full floor plans, it might be within an inch, providing ample precision for most design needs, though she advises traditional field measurements for critical elements like windows, cabinets, and countertops.

The conversation also touches on the hybrid nature of Canvas I.O.'s technology, combining AI for initial extraction of walls and planes with human review and detailing to ensure unparalleled accuracy and inclusion of critical elements like outlets, light switches, and baseboards. This unique approach prioritizes reliability, ensuring that while the instant draft offers quick conceptualization, the final, detailed models are entirely trustworthy for structural design.

Discover the user-friendly process of using Canvas I.O.:

Download the free app from the Apple App Store.

Practice scanning at home (scanning is free for up to two projects a month).

Follow simple yet crucial tips like opening drapes and ensuring no moving objects during scanning to maximize accuracy.

Upload your scan (preferably on Wi-Fi) and select your desired native file format.

Receive your detailed, ready-to-use CAD file, typically with a cost estimate based on square footage (billing occurs only upon delivery).

Sarah and Jenna also delve into the broader implications of AI in interior design, highlighting how Canvas I.O. acts as the essential "real-world connection" for generative AI tools. They discuss the unique human elements of taste, understanding material textures, and client communication that AI simply cannot replicate, positioning designers to thrive in an increasingly automated world.

Tune in to learn how embracing technology like Canvas I.O. not only streamlines your workflow but also helps you present as a tech-forward firm, potentially winning more clients and freeing up valuable time for creativity or personal pursuits.

About Sarah Bird & Canvas IO

Sarah Bird serves as CEO of Canvas, an early-stage tech startup revolutionizing the construction, remodeling, and design industries through cutting-edge 3D capture and model technology. A seasoned and visionary CEO, board member, and investor,  her expertise spans digital media, SaaS, and venture capital. She successfully secured multiple rounds of venture capital, managed over $100 million in annual revenue, and served a vast global customer base. Her previous venture-backed company, Moz, had a successful exit to a public company in 2021. Sarah is a sought-after keynote speaker and has been honored with several awards, including 3x CEO of the Year Finalist (Geekwire) and  EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. 

LinkedIn.com/in/SarahBird

In episode 54, Jenna and Laurie dive deep into the current state of AI in the design world, especially how it’s showing up (for better or worse) on social media. Laurie gives a brutally honest take on how many designers are either all-in with AI or still sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if it’s worth the hype. Spoiler: it is, but not the way some people are using it.

This episode is like a fireside chat between two industry vets who’ve been on the front lines of design and tech, and aren’t afraid to call out the nonsense.

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Check out www.aiforinteriordesigners.com and keep up with the latest and greatest in the world of AI and Interior design. 

In a must-listen episode, Jenna Gaidusek, host of AI for Interior Designers, welcomes her Marketing Director, Julia Reinert, also the creative force behind The Lifestyle Historian. This candid conversation explores Julia's fascinating journey from a "non-tech person" to an enthusiastic adopter of Artificial Intelligence in her work.

Discover how their collaboration is leading to the exciting launch of AI Community Conversations, a new Q&A blog. This platform will be your go-to resource for AI technology insights and design industry discussions, blending expert perspectives with practical applications for both beginner and advanced users.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Bridging the Gap: AI for Non-Techies – Julia shares her personal experience and common apprehensions about integrating AI into a creative, non-technical role. Learn why AI is a powerful assistant, not a replacement for human ingenuity.

The Art of Effective AI Prompting – Understand why your expertise and detailed input are crucial for generating high-quality results from AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Discover how to transform basic outputs into truly valuable content.

Streamlining Design Workflows with AI – Jenna reveals how she uses AI to rapidly develop structured programs and creative offerings, highlighting how these tools can significantly expedite planning and content creation for interior design businesses.

The Undeniable Rise of AI in Business – A compelling discussion on why embracing AI is no longer optional for business owners. Explore how technology shifts are impacting roles and why adapting to digital tools is essential for staying competitive.

Storytelling in the Age of AI – Dive into why authentic, human-centric storytelling has never been more critical for designers and brands. Learn how to stand out and connect with your audience in a digitally saturated world, avoiding the pitfalls of generic AI-generated content.

Ethical AI Use and Authentic Branding – Julia emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity when using AI for content creation and marketing. Discover how to leverage AI for research and efficiency while ensuring your unique brand voice shines through.

Getting Comfortable with AI – Practical advice for interior designers and other professionals feeling overwhelmed by AI. Learn how to integrate AI into your personal life first to build confidence before applying it to your business.

Ready to transform your interior design practice with AI?

This episode offers invaluable insights for interior designers looking to leverage artificial intelligence without losing their unique creative edge.

Connect with Julia Reinert:

The Lifestyle Historian: www.thelifestylehistorian.com 

Explore more AI resources for interior designers:

Visit AI for Interior Designers TM for workshops and training

Read the new AI Community Conversations Posts here monthly- AI Community Conversations- Forum — AI for Interior Designers ™️ 

In this candid conversation, Jenna Gaidusek, host of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, welcomes long-time friend and industry colleague Sarah Daniele. Sarah, co-founder of MyDoma and now Principal of Designer Solutions at MyDoma and Studio Designer, turns the tables and interviews Jenna on her evolving expertise and practical applications of AI in the interior design workflow. This episode offers valuable insights into the current state and future possibilities of AI tools for every designer, regardless of the software they use.

This episode explores the latest advancements in AI for interior designers, focusing on both visual communication and workflow efficiency.

For more AI tools tailored to interior designers, check out the AI Tool List. You can also explore daily AI advisory sessions for deeper insights into AI-driven workflows. Join the DAIly for up to date, on-demand video trainings and check out our monthly AI workshops. 

Episode 51 — Simple Ways to Start Implementing AI (and What’s Coming Next)

Ready to ditch the busy-work? In this episode, Jenna walks you through the no-brainer AI moves every designer can adopt today—think automatic note-takers, transcript-to-proposal workflows, and Canva templates that basically fill themselves. She then peeks around the corner at the next wave of “agentic” tools that will take the hand-offs completely off your plate. If you’re still handwriting full meeting notes or copy-pasting between five apps, this one’s your shortcut.

What we cover:

Why recording every meeting (in-person or virtual) should be non-negotiable

Turning transcripts and client questionnaires into polished proposals in minutes

Building a one-and-done branded template library for proposals and mood boards

Quick image-generation tricks for concept boards and inspo decks

How to spot “AI-washing” and avoid tools that’ll vanish after the next big update

The coming jump to agentic AI—where the software chains your steps together and hits “send” while you sip coffee

Protecting your irreplaceable edge: human storytelling, strategy, and trend-setting

Episode 51 — Simple Ways to Start Implementing AI (and What’s Coming Next)

Skip the tedious stuff and start automating: in this episode, Jenna breaks down the fastest AI add-ons you can weave into your design workflow right now—automatic note-takers, transcript-powered proposals, one-click Canva templates, and quick image-gen tricks for concept boards. She also previews the “agentic” wave of AI that will string those steps together for you, so the grunt work practically does itself. If you’re still handwriting every meeting note or juggling five apps to send one proposal, this episode is your express lane.

The DAIly Membership — For bite-sized, searchable videos that walk you through every AI tool mentioned today (and plenty more).  The DAIly + AI Social Club™ — AI for Interior Designers ™️ 

Studio Workshops Page — Monthly deep dives where Jenna guides you through building real-world automations, live. AI for Interior Designers monthly Live virtual focus topic AI workshops with Jenna Gaidusek — AI for Interior Designers ™️

AI Tools List — A curated roster of note-takers, image generators, and workflow helpers spotlighted in the episode—your quick reference for picking the right tech. AI Tool List | Discover Cutting-Edge Solutions — AI for Interior Designers ™️