In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Lori Sawaya, a color strategist, about her use of AI in the world of color. Laurie explains how AI has helped her overcome the challenges of discussing color choices and demonstrating color concepts. She uses AI to illustrate color fundamentals, color harmony, color psychology, and color strategy. Lori emphasizes the importance of connecting digital color experiences to real-life color through the use of swatches and paint color DNA tables. She also discusses the benefits of using generative fill in Photoshop and other tools like Canva to enhance the design process.   About this episode's guest, Lori Sawaya, Color Strategist: Lori got her start in graphic design, and as color printing became more readily available, she became obsessed with the color management aspects of her career. This obsession turned into several years of dedicated training and study, which led Lori to a whole new understanding of color and how we measure it. From there, Lori developed a course that teaches others how color is measured but she takes it a step further and shows color pros and enthusiasts how these concepts have practical – and profitable - application in their businesses.  Lori's business is all about using foundational tools she has developed to leverage the power of color science. Other industries depend on the values and measurements surrounding color, so why not Architectural Color Design and Materials for the built environment? CAMP CHROMA – Get Color Right!™  Lori Sawaya | colorexpert.ai (@thelandofcolor) • Instagram photos and videos      Takeaways AI is a valuable tool for discussing color choices and demonstrating color concepts.Connecting digital color experiences to real-life color is important for accurate representation.Generative fill in Photoshop and tools like Canva can enhance the design process.Experimenting with AI can spark creativity and open up new possibilities in color design.     For more AI for Interior Designer Education, visit www.aiforinteriordesigners.com

EP 11: How this short-term rental designer utilizes AI to generate custom decor collections with Terri-Leigh Huleis   In this episode, host Jenna Gaidusek interviews Terri-Leigh Huleis, owner and founder of Found Home Co., an STR design firm. Terri-Leigh discusses how she uses AI in her design business, including using chat GPT for contracts and marketing material, using AI to generate proposals and pitches, and using AI to create custom art for her projects. She also talks about the advantages of using AI, such as saving time and offering unique and personalized services. In this conversation, Terri-Leigh discusses her use of AI in creating custom art collections for vacation rental properties. She explains how she uses AI to generate unique designs and how she incorporates them into her interior design projects. Terri-Leigh also shares her process for printing and framing the artwork, as well as her plans to expand her custom art business. Jenna is inspired by Terri-Leigh's innovative approach and sees the potential for AI in the design industry.   About today's guest, Terri-Leigh Huleis of  FoundHomeCo. At FoundHomeCo. the team is ideal guest targeted, ROI focused designers on a mission to support investors and create exceptional spaces and experiences!   Episode Takeaways: Using AI in design businesses can save time and make processes more efficient.AI can be used to generate contracts, marketing material, proposals, and pitches.AI can be used to create custom art and offer unique and personalized services.Using AI can give design businesses a competitive advantage. AI can be used to create unique and custom artwork for interior design projectsPrinting and framing the artwork can be done affordably using online servicesCustom art collections can enhance the overall aesthetic of vacation rental propertiesAI has the potential to revolutionize the design industry and offer new opportunities for designers Want to learn about AI for your interior design business? Join the AI Expert Studio and stay up to date with new AI tools and updates every month. AI Expert Studio — AI for Interior Designers

In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Leslie Swink of Swink Social about utilizing AI in interior design. They discuss the importance of defining the ideal client and how AI can assist in this process. They also talk about creating personalized content, including value-added, personal brand, and promotional content. Leslie shares how AI can help in generating content ideas and prompts. They emphasize the significance of showing up as a person and building trust with clients.    About today's guest: Lezlie Swink is the founder of Swink Social Co, a social media marketing agency dedicated to helping interior designers grow their businesses and stand out in the digital world. She leveraged her own marketing experience and passion for interior design to create solutions that help designers put precious hours back into their schedules while still creating powerful online presences that foster community and generate leads.   Specializing in Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and e-mail management and strategies, Lezlie's mission is to make social media easy, effective, and enjoyable. With Swink Social Co, busy interior designers all across the country are seeing amazing results without feeling like they are glued to their phones 24/7. They have more time to do what they love, design! Learn more about Swink Social: www.swinksocialco.com   Takeaways Defining the ideal client is crucial for interior designers to create relevant and targeted content.AI can assist in generating content ideas and prompts, but it is important to have a good understanding of your brand and voice.Showing up as a person and sharing personal stories and experiences can help build trust with clients.Creating personalized content that includes value-added, personal brand, and promotional content is essential for engaging with the audience.

In this episode, Jenna discusses the use of AI in interior design and highlights some unethical practices. She emphasizes the importance of disclosing the use of AI in design work and calls out larger accounts that share AI-generated images without proper attribution. Jenna also criticizes the sale of preset AI image bundles, arguing that designers can create their own custom images using AI tools. She provides tips on how to spot AI images, such as looking for grainy quality, unusual furniture legs, blurry details, and incorrect lighting. Jenna encourages designers to do the right thing and be transparent about their use of AI.   Takeaways Disclosing the use of AI in design work is essential for ethical practices.Larger accounts should properly attribute AI-generated images instead of passing them off as their own work.Selling preset AI image bundles is unnecessary and limits designers' creativity.Designers can create their own custom images using AI tools and save money in the process.Spotting AI images can be done by examining the quality, furniture legs, blurry details, lighting, and other giveaways.Transparency and honesty are crucial in the AI-driven world of interior design. Visit AI for interior designers- online education for design professionals for more!

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the capabilities of AI in interior design. She explores generative AI, which uses text prompts to create images, and mentions programs like Midjourney and Dall-E. She also explains stable diffusion, which allows designers to overlay colors, materials, and textures onto existing images while maintaining the integrity of the original image. Jenna emphasizes the importance of using AI to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in interior design workflows. She also announces AI Day, a hands-on workshop for designers to learn and implement AI tools. Generative AI uses text prompts to create images based on specific design requirements.Stable diffusion allows designers to overlay colors, materials, and textures onto existing images while maintaining the integrity of the original image.AI tools can streamline processes and enhance efficiency in interior design workflows.AI Day is a hands-on workshop where designers can learn and implement AI tools.  Email for a special early bird code for AI day before the live session on April 30th.  Jenna@aiforinteriordesigners.com  Learn more about AI Day Here.    Want to be a guest on the podcast and share how you use AI? Apply to be a guest here.

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the topic of AI and print on demand and its application in interior design. She shares her experience at Spring High Point Market and highlights the importance of making connections in the industry. Jenna explains how she uses AI and Photoshop to create custom artwork and patterns for her design clients. She discusses the process of generating artwork using AI tools like Midjourney and Dall-E, and then using Photoshop to create patterns and textures. Jenna also explores the options of print on demand and custom upholstery, and how designers can have full control over the entire process.   Takeaways High Point Market is a great opportunity for interior designers to make connections and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.AI tools like Midjourney and Dall-E can be used to generate custom artwork and patterns for interior design projects.Using Photoshop, designers can create unique patterns and textures based on the generated artwork.Print on demand allows designers to have full control over the production process and offer customizable products to their clients.Custom upholstery is another option for designers to incorporate their own patterns and designs into furniture pieces. AI + Print on Demand Class- Print on demand for interior designers using AI — AI for Interior Designers    Chapters 00:00Introduction and High Point Market 06:40Print on Demand and Custom Artwork 23:14Embracing Creativity and Control

Taylor Schmidt is originally from Chicago and moved to Silicon Valley 2 years ago to go all in on AI. He grew up in a 3rd generation construction family and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He worked at 4 different high-end residential firms in Chicago and LA before starting his own design consulting practice. He has now put his traditional architecture endeavors on pause to pursue a new venture called Corbu. GET IN TOUCH FOR THE BETA: taylor@corbu.ai     Taylor Schmidt from Corbu AI discusses their AI design assistant platform for architects and interior designers. The platform, called Corbu, is designed to be an extension of the designer's hand and amplify their current design process. It aggregates different workflows of AI into one platform, including text to image, image editing, and more. Corbu allows designers to teach the AI the style of their firm, personalize the generated images, and quickly iterate between different design options. It also enables designers to place real objects in a scene by embedding them into the 3D space. The goal of Corbu is to enhance the design process, save time, and improve communication with clients.   Episode Takeaways Corbu is an AI design assistant platform for architects and interior designers.It aggregates different workflows of AI, including text to image, image editing, and rendering.Designers can teach Corbu the style of their firm and personalize the generated images.Corbu allows designers to quickly iterate between different design options and place real objects in a scene.The goal of Corbu is to enhance the design process, save time, and improve communication with clients.   Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 01:33Corbu: An AI Design Assistant 06:15Placing Real Objects in a Scene 10:58Using Corbu as an Internal Pinterest 16:00Difference between Corbu and Mid Journey/Dolly 20:36Incorporating Color Palettes with Corbu 23:22Enhancing the Design Process with Corbu 25:43Getting Started with Corbu     As always, don't forget to check out AI for Interior Designers™️ for more practical and useful AI education for interior design professionals.

In this episode, Jenna discusses the various ways that Chat GPT can enhance the interior design process. She explains that Chat GPT is more than just creating pretty pictures and emphasizes that it can save time and streamline tasks for designers. Jenna introduces five core GPTs that she has created: Design Assistant Buddy, Blogging Buddy, Instagram Hashtag Guru, Budget Buddy, and Lead Magnet Generator. She explains how each GPT can be used to develop client profiles, create visual concepts, write blog posts, generate hashtags, create budgets, and build lead magnets. Jenna also mentions that she will be hosting an AI Day event to teach designers how to use these GPTs.   Get your pre trained for Interior Design GPT's HERE!  Register for AI Day on Apil 30, 2024.  Early Bird pricing ends 3.18.24.   Here's a breakdown of the key points: Introduction and Overview (00:00) Chat GPT is a valuable tool for interior designers, not just for creating visuals but for saving time and streamlining various tasks. Design Assistant Buddy GPT (03:47) This GPT helps develop comprehensive client profiles and create visual concepts, which are crucial in personalizing each project and ensuring client satisfaction. Blogging Buddy GPT (09:02) This GPT assists in writing blog posts and generating SEO-optimized content, which is essential for building an online presence and attracting potential clients. Instagram Hashtag Guru GPT (12:49) This GPT generates relevant hashtags and alt text for Instagram posts, helping to increase visibility and engagement on social media platforms. Budget Buddy GPT (26:30) This GPT creates detailed budgets for different rooms and products, ensuring that projects stay within financial constraints while meeting design expectations. Lead Magnet Generator GPT (31:46) This GPT helps designers create lead magnets and optimize their email marketing, which is key to converting leads into clients. Conclusion and AI Day Event (31:46) Jenna wraps up the episode by emphasizing the importance of integrating AI tools like Chat GPT into the interior design process and announces an AI Day event to teach designers how to use these GPTs effectively.   Chapters 00:00Introduction and Overview 03:47Design Assistant Buddy GPT 09:02Blogging Buddy GPT 12:49Instagram Hashtag Guru GPT 26:30Lead Magnet Generator GPT 31:46Conclusion and AI Day Event

About Today's Guest Masha Koyen, a founder of Content Vertical copywriting micro-agency, is a messaging strategist and website copywriter for interior designers.  Her signature 'REVEAL' process, a data-driven framework centered around client interviews gives her the intel she needs to write copy that magnetically (almost magically) attracts their dream clients.  As a published author and marketer, Masha’s worked for the biggest multinational players like KPMG, Deloitte, Pearson, and OpenText. Now exclusively writing website copy for interior designers, she has helped her clients stand out in a crowded marketplace with brand messaging that resonates with the right audience. Masha has been a guest speaker on some of the industry’s well-respected podcasts like A Well Designed Business, Resilient by Design, The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Designed for the Creative Mind, Designer’s Oasis, Design Curious, Holistic Interior Design, and The Copywriter Club. She is also a host of an up-and-coming podcast, Marketing for Designers launched in early 2024. Driven by coffee and an obsessive love of research, Masha lives in Toronto with her husband, 3 kids, and one anti-social Siamese cat Bailey.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masha.copywriter/ Get Masha's Friday bite-size messaging advice emails: https://subscribepage.io/lWqGRa Marketing for Designers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/marketing-for-designers-with-masha-koyen/id1725569818     Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:44 Using AI for Focus Groups 13:13 Creating Compelling Intros 14:11 Generating Ideas for Blogs and Newsletters 14:37 Naming Things 18:50 Tweaking Voice 23:36 Creating FAQs for Services or Process Pages 24:04 Creating an FAQ Section 24:51 Using Analogies in Copywriting 25:35 Creating Content Outlines 26:26 Using Canva's AI for Document and Presentation Creation 27:01 Adding Personality to Content 28:24 Writing Email Responses 29:12 Switching from Passive to Active Voice 32:19 Writing Meta Descriptions 33:31 Writing Subject Lines 34:41 Switching from Passive to Active Voice

In this episode, Jenna interviews Kasey Hayano, co-founder of Home Visualizer AI, about stable diffusion and how designers can use AI to visualize different styles and materials in their designs. Home Visualizer AI is a user-friendly tool that allows homeowners and designers to upload a photo of a room and select from a preset list of room styles to create a visual output. The program is built off of stable diffusion, which allows for customization and photorealistic results. While the homeowners' version is basic and easy to use, the designers' platform offers advanced features and customization options. The goal is to make AI more accessible and enhance the design workflow.   USE CODE JENNA15 for 15% off any purchase.    Home Visualizer AI  What is it:  HomeVisualizer.AI revamps your room in minutes using AI crafted by expert interior designers. Simply upload an image of your room, choose a design style, and see your room transform into a stunning visualization. HomeVisualizer.AI is available for anyone seeking visual inspiration! Our users span from homeowners exploring ideas to interior designers presenting options during live client brainstorming sessions. We've witnessed general contractors leveraging our tool to confirm layout details, and even real estate agents assisting buyers in visualizing the potential of a fixer-upper. Seeing is believing, and HomeVisualizer.AI serves as a crucial step toward actualizing the potential of homes. Our tool offers an efficient solution for design rendering iterations and provides technology that can create visuals fast and at higher quality. Ultimately, we can train our AI solution to be tailored to specific brands, styles, and vendor offerings.     Learn more about how AI can enhance your interior design business with classes, free Resorces and templates at www.aiforinteriordesigners.com

In episode two of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek delves into the nuanced role of artificial intelligence in the realm of interior design. She embarks on a comprehensive discussion about integrating AI into her workflow, contrasting it with traditional methods to enrich client communications and streamline design processes. Jenna's narrative revolves around the judicious selection of AI tools to enhance creativity rather than replace the human element intrinsic to design. Jenna shares insights into her journey of adopting AI, from initial consultations and client onboarding to the creation of mood boards and final renderings. She emphasizes AI's role in facilitating better visual communication with clients, enabling a swift, confident consensus before significant investments. A particularly intriguing aspect of her workflow is the use of AI to generate conceptual images, leveraging tools like ChatGPT for project management and MyDoma Studio for organizing design elements. This blend of AI and traditional design practices fosters an environment where efficiency meets creativity. The podcast further explores the ethical considerations and limitations of AI in design, particularly around copyright restrictions and the technology's current inability to fully comprehend spatial planning. Jenna advocates for a balanced approach to AI, encouraging designers to leverage it as a powerful tool for optimization while maintaining their unique creative voice. Through her thoughtful exploration of AI in interior design, Jenna Gaidusek presents a future where technology and tradition coexist, enhancing the designer's ability to create spaces that resonate deeply with their clients. This episode not only demystifies AI for skeptics but also inspires professionals to consider how these innovations can elevate their craft.   To learn more about AI and Interior Design visit www.aiforinteriordesigners.com Oh, look do have a referral for Typeform :) Start a 15 day Free Trial with Mydoma Studio.  Loom for Video recording.

In the debut episode of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek takes us on a candid journey through her career and the evolution of her engagement with AI in the world of interior design. Initially not drawn to podcasting, Jenna's venture into this medium stems from a growing curiosity and a desire to dive deep into AI's role and its burgeoning applications in interior design. Her personal narrative, from her education in New York and early career pivots to the eventual embrace of virtual design and founding of the E-Design Tribe, underscores a journey of growth, adaptation, and community building. Jenna's transition to focusing on AI reflects a blend of necessity and innovation, propelled by the pandemic's push towards virtual design. She shares insights into her daily use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E, emphasizing their transformative impact on design conceptualization, client presentations, and even mundane tasks like social media management. Her exploration of AI's capabilities extends to creating educational content and tools designed to empower interior designers at various career stages. Central to Jenna's message is the ethical use of AI in design. She champions transparency and integrity, advocating for responsible AI usage that respects copyright laws and industry standards. The episode promises future discussions on AI ethics, interviews with industry peers and software innovators, and a commitment to uncovering and sharing the latest AI tools and techniques.     For more AI Education, 1:1 training and to join the AI Innovators Club- visit www.aiforinteriordesigners.com    To learn more about Mydoma and get started with a free trial visit www.mydomastudio.com/jenna     *This summary was generated using AI and edited by a human.