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What You'll Learn in This Episode

Designing and selling interior products isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a strategic game where creativity meets precision and innovation fuels connection. In today’s competitive landscape, the brands that thrive are those that know how to combine compelling visuals with functionality, personalize their approach through technology, and tell stories that truly resonate with both designers and clients. From navigating customization challenges to leveraging digital tools, the most successful brands are redefining how interior spaces are brought to life—and how products leave lasting impressions.

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In this exciting recap of Season 7 of Thrive In Design, we dive into how top brands in the interior design industry are redefining success through creativity, customization, and cutting-edge technology. With incredible guests throughout the season, we explore the hidden tactics behind impactful product design, seamless collaboration between designers and manufacturers, and the digital innovations transforming how spaces are imagined.

✨ Key takeaways from the 7 standout guests featured this season

✨ How to balance form and function in product development

✨ What goes into a successful design installation process

✨ How to foster collaboration between designers, manufacturers, and digital experts

✨ Ways technology is transforming personalization in interior product sales

✨ Lessons from real-world applications of winning brand strategies

Key Highlights from the Episode

[00:01] Introduction to the show and this season’s 7 amazing guests

[08:27] Balancing creativity and functionality in product development

[12:06] Challenges and opportunities in product customization

[13:19] Decorator Industries’ design installation process

[15:06] The role of visuals in brand identity and client engagement

[20:51] How designers, manufacturers, and digital experts collaborate

[23:57] How technology is transforming personalization in interior design

[31:34] Common pitfalls to avoid when building brand presence and positioning

[37:08] Key takeaways from the guests and their experiences working with Nicole

[43:37] Wrap-up and end of the show

Connect with Guests

• Tori Sikkema – Bespoke interior, architectural, and celebrity photographer

• Dan Hannula – Decorator Industries

• Kristen Dettoni – Design Pool

• Rochelle Porter – Rochelle Porter Design (RPD)

• Ken Lewis – Johnny Davis Digital Solutions