Episode 63: High Point Market, Human Connection & The Future of AI in Design

Ever feel like you need a nap after a trade show? Same. In this episode, Jenna’s back from High Point Market with stories, insights, and a very real take on how the design world is changing—and how AI is showing up in it.

From an intimate, hands-on AI Day at Feizy Rugs to a packed Lunch & Learn with IDS and Howard Elliott, Jenna shares how these in-person events are shaping the next era of design education. It wasn’t just about apps and prompts—it was about community, connection, and remembering why showing up still matters.

She also reflects on what it’s like to build something totally new (AI education in design) without a blueprint, how she balances tech with human interaction, and what’s next for 2026.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why this fall’s High Point Market felt so different—and what that says about the industry

The behind-the-scenes of AI Day and what really happens when designers get hands-on with tech

How digital note-taking and AI tools can actually organize your creative chaos

The power of trade shows for real relationships (not just pretty product photos)

A sneak peek into Jenna’s plans for the next evolution of AI for Interior Designers

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Tune in now and rediscover why the best ideas still happen face-to-face.

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