Thrive In Design Podcast

Season 7 Episode 13

The Art of Sensory-Driven Design: Insights from Yvette Craddock

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What You'll Learn in This Episode

Becoming a successful interior designer is about thinking outside the box and staying true to your authentic self. Creativity thrives when you embrace your unique perspective and align it with what truly resonates with you. Success lies in blending authenticity with innovative design principles—crafting sensory-driven spaces that tell meaningful stories, staying ahead of the latest trends in luxury, and addressing client pain points with thoughtful, impactful designs.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Yvette Craddock to explore her incredible journey into design and her approach to creating sensory-driven spaces that tell meaningful stories. Yvette Craddock, founder of Yvette Craddock Designs, is a celebrated designer renowned for her distinctive interiors and brand experiences. She specializes in luxury residential, boutique hospitality, multifamily, and vacation properties. With a unique fusion of creativity, cultural references, and innovation, Yvette transforms undefined spaces into harmonious, authentic masterpieces.

Let’s dive in!

✨ Crafting immersive design: How Yvette’s designs engage all the senses and spark creativity in the spaces she creates.

✨ Design as storytelling: Yvette explains the importance of creating spaces that tell an authentic story of the client and their journey.

✨ Connecting the dots: How her early experiences with puzzles and creative arts shaped her approach to problem-solving in design.

✨ Client-centered design: The critical role of customization and understanding a client’s unique needs and history in her work.

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Key Highlights from the Episode

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about our today’s guest, Yvette Craddock

[02:10] Yvette’s inspiration to start her own design firm

[04:50] How crafting immersive and sensory design experiences is her hallmark of success

[06:10] Her favorite types of projects to work with and what she looks forward to in 2025

[08:00] Yvette’s process from identifying the problem to getting the final result

[14:42] How she ensures the project tells a unique and authentic story of the client

[20:24] Understanding trends & how they fit in her specifications process during the design

[26:06] Things that stand out to Yvette when sourcing design products from brands

[29:09] Some of the best projects Yvette has worked on previously

[30:55] Her advice to anyone looking to make their mark in design

[32:16] Where and how to get a mentor for your design career

[38:08] New and exciting things coming up in 2025 from Yvette

[38:55] Best ways to connect with Yvette, episode wrap-up, and calls to action

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