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5 fatal errors to avoid when setting client expectations
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEvery now and then a news item crops up about an interior designer or decorator accused of egregiously overcharging or bilking a client. These rare occurrences make sensational headlines.
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Can ID survive AI?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAlthough still in its infancy, artificial intelligence (AI) is already raising alarms as a job killer and, in the views of physicist Stephen Hawking and inventor/entrepreneur Elon Musk of Tesla fame, may provoke World War III or otherwise bring about the end of the world as we humans know it.
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Why we must use evidence-based design in all types of projects
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEvidence-based design or patient-centered design has been a focus in healthcare, behavioral health and elder care projects for quite some time. Education design has also used evidence-based design to further the quality of educational spaces for all levels of learning.
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‘Interior consulting’ paves the way for projects and profits
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWant to make it big as interior design professional? Then start small. Start out by promoting yourself as an "interior consultant," rather than "interior designer." Why? For one thing, it's an outstanding way to differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace. Chances are, there are far more designers in your area than consultants.
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Energy-efficient home upgrades trending in the industry
Kaitlin Krull Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIncreasing energy efficiency in the home is a concern that is echoed throughout all aspects of the residential housing sector. From sustainable building practices and energy-conserving materials to smart gadgets and ultra-efficient appliances, professionals across the board are tasked with finding ways of making homes more energy efficient.
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Summer is ending — time to get back to work
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAugust is a great month. The reason I say that is because it's the last blast for summer. As we approach the last days of hot weather and start thinking about what lies ahead, we realize that slowing down during the summer is OK. It gives us a chance to recharge and spend time away from our desks.
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Tomorrow’s kitchen: Flexible, adaptable ... and invisible?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOver the past decade, the kitchen has assumed pride of place in the home and has accounted for a major portion of residential design and remodeling business. But what does the future hold in store for the kitchen?
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Don’t be a know-it-all — seek knowledge and grow
Leslie LaskinReese Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesKnow-it-alls don't know it all. They're just more uncomfortable more of the time because they want their peers to believe they do know it all. They've created a self-imposed conundrum — they can't learn new things because they already know it all. So when they don't know something they must find a way to pretend they do, then find a way to learn it without letting on that they're learning something new.
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Market brightens for interior designers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAfter a rather tepid beginning to the year, interior design activity jumped in late spring. Although designers of late have not enjoyed the same surge in demand as have remodelers, residential activity — particularly in the single-family home sector — has increased in recent months.
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7 steps to rebuild your design business
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIt takes a lot of courage to seek help for a problem — whether personal or professional. You have to make a frank assessment of the situation and then commit to do whatever is necessary to make things right.
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