Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!

In this lively and unscripted episode of The Designer Show, Renee Rabbit, Kevin Transue and Robin Rigby-Fisher take over while Dan Baumann and John Schrader are away for a Live Chief Training in Rockville—and the result is an insightful, tip-packed session all about designing stairs in Chief Architect X17. From clever uses of winders and tread settings to advanced railing customization and molding hacks, you'll walk away with real-world solutions to real-world stair problems.

They also break down powerful new X17 features, including:

Plan Display controls for multi-story stair visibility

Stair library tricks for fast placement

Custom stringers, planter-style stairs, and more

Whether you're an architect, home designer, or Chief power user, this episode is loaded with smart workflows and time-saving gems.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to create wildly custom stairs using winders and shape tools

The difference between railings on stairs vs. manual railings—and why it matters

How to build realistic nosings and moldings using cabinets and symbols

Using stair components as modeling tools beyond just stair design

New X17 features that simplify stair visibility across floor levels

Tips on using library-saved stair setups and custom railing components

📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Renee Rabbit’s VIP Membership (70+ hours of advanced tutorials):
https://rabbitdesign.net

Pro Tools for Chief Architect Users:
https://rabbitdesign.net/tools

YouTube Channel (Free Tutorials & Shorts):
https://youtube.com/@rabbitdesign

📆 Upcoming Events:

Next Live Show – June 6, 2025:
A full breakdown of X17’s project management tools and more in-depth features.

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About the Co-Hosts:

John Schrader

Kevin Transue

Robin Rigby Fisher

Rene Rabbitt