AI for Interior Designers™ *Podcast

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek addresses the anxiety and misconceptions surrounding AI in the interior design industry. She discusses the reality of AI's role in design workflows, debunks myths about AI replacing human designers, and emphasizes the importance of human creativity. Jenna also explores the originality of AI-generated designs, the learning curve associated with AI tools, and how desi...

In this episode, host Jenna Gaidusek discusses the topic of fakeness using AI and its implications. She explores the rapid evolution of AI technology, particularly in the realm of video and image generation. Jenna highlights the potential impact of AI-generated videos on our perception of reality, especially for younger generations. She also discusses the use cases of AI video for interior designe...

Joe Calise from Sights N' Sounds joins AI for Interior Designers Podcast host, Jenna Gaidusek to discuss the integration of technology into homes, specifically focusing on smart home technology and AI assistance. He explains how his company works with interior designers and homeowners to create a simple, easy-to-use system that integrates all technology into one app. Joe emphasizes the importance...

*EDIT WITH UPDATE* within an hour of posting this Midjourney episode it was announced that Midjourney.com no longer requires the 100 image threshold in Discord!!! Go right to Midjourney.com now to access it!   In this episode, Jenna discusses the process of using Midjourney, an AI generative program, to create interior design images. She shares tips for creating effective prompts, including starti...

In this episode, Jenna discusses the current capabilities of AI in interior design and dispels some misconceptions. She talks about the limitations of AI in space planning, mood board creation, and client collaboration. Jenna also mentions the potential future impact of AI in trend analysis and personalized design solutions. She emphasizes the importance of human expertise in the design process an...

In this quick episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the role of AI in interior design and compares it to a character from the show Futurama. She highlights the potential of AI to assist with tasks like creating conceptual boards and generating color palettes, but emphasizes that AI still lacks the ability to understand real-life application and human functionality. Jenna also mentions the importance o...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek explores the use of different large language models (LLMs) to create and price out design services. She runs the same question through multiple models, including Chat GPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity. Each model generates different tiers of services with corresponding prices based on the information provided. The host discusses the results and o...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how to effectively communicate with large language models, such as ChatGPT. She emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with the AI rather than just asking a question and moving on. Jenna provides six tips for better communication: be specific, provide context, use simple language, break down complex questions, ask for clarification, and iterate...

In this episode, Jenna discusses the potential impact of AI on the interior design industry. She emphasizes that AI tools are meant to enhance the design process, not replace human designers. Jenna explores various AI advancements in interior design, such as virtual reality integration, intelligent project management, personalized design recommendations, and automated sustainability analysis. She...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek introduces a program called Fathom, which is a note taker and screen recorder for virtual meetings. She explains how she uses Fathom to automatically take notes and record her Zoom meetings, saving her time and effort. She discusses the various use cases for Fathom, including one-on-one sessions, client meetings, demos, project updates, and more. Jenna also highligh...

In episode 16 of "AI For Interior Designers", Jenna Gaidusek introduces AI Summer Camp 2024, a 5-week virtual program starting July 16th. The camp is designed for both beginners and intermediate users looking to incorporate AI into their workflow, regardless of their industry. Details: 1. The camp aims to make learning AI fun and interactive, inspired by traditional summer camps. 2. Weekly two-hou...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses automating the client onboarding experience for interior designers (and other service based professions) using AI tools. She talks about using AI note-taking software like Fathom to record and transcribe client meetings, and then using custom-built GPTs to generate proposals based on the meeting transcripts. Jenna demonstrates how she uses Canva and Mydoma...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how interior design professionals can get started with AI. She emphasizes that AI is already integrated into many everyday programs and tools, such as Canva, Squarespace, Grammarly, and browsers like Microsoft and Google Gemini. Jenna recommends starting with Chat GPT, which is user-friendly and powers many AI programs. She also highlights the features of...

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the viral Instagram reel she shared about Chat GPT, the reactions it received, and the implications of AI for interior designers. She addresses concerns, job implications, and the impact of AI on the design process. Jenna also highlights the role of AI in streamlining workflows and the evolving job landscape in the design industry.   Watch the REEL here Ta...

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...

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 a...

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. T...

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...

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...

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 usin...

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...

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 Gene...

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,...

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 of...

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 se...