AI for Interior Designers™ *Podcast

Jenna Gaidusek
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The AI for Interior Designers™ *Podcast is your down-to-earth resource for running a smart, efficient, and creative design business. Host Jenna Gaidusek tackles everyday challenges in the world of interior design. From project sourcing and field measurements, to finding reliable vendors, refining your workflow, and keeping client experiences top-notch. Expect honest talks on product procurement, building partnerships with makers and manufacturers, streamlining proposals, and keeping your design boards fresh and organized. Episodes dig into things like digital note-takers for meetings, building template libraries, curating a unique brand voice, and staying authentic in your marketing and client interactions. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories with guests from leading design platforms, manufacturers, and educators, plus real tips for sustainability, running virtual design studios, and staying ahead of the trends. Jenna also opens up about the practical side of design: overcoming burnout, protecting your creative edge, learning from data, and picking tools that actually save you time. If you want actionable advice about project management, workflow optimization, sourcing, branding, education, trend-spotting, sustainability, digital communication, and balancing tech with creativity, this podcast is for you. Join a supportive community of professionals who believe that efficient systems free up more time for imagination, relationships, and great design. Learn more with Jenna through the DAIly AI training program at www.aiforinteriordesigners.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenna.gaidusek/ and https://www.instagram.com/aiforinteriordesigners

  1. 10 APR

    EP 72: AI Search Conversation: The new Rules of Being Found Online

    The rules of being found online haven't disappeared. They've evolved. In Episode 72, Jenna sits down with Robyn White of RDW Design Studio — website designer, brand strategist, and SEO specialist for interior designers — to break down exactly what has changed with AI search, what still matters, and what your design firm needs to do right now to show up when potential clients are searching in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. If you have been putting off your SEO because it feels overwhelming, or wondering whether all of that work you already did on your website even matters anymore, this episode is your answer. (It does. You are not starting over. You are adding layers.) WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The difference between traditional SEO and AI search — and why the shift from keywords to questions changes everything Why brand mentions are the new backlinks and how podcast features and press mentions are working for your AI visibility right now, even without a link The exact blog post structure that makes your content extractable by AI: key takeaways first, answer before support, FAQs at the end Jenna's voice note workflow — how she turns real client meeting moments into search-optimized blog content that sounds like her because it is her What EEAT means and why your case studies, client stories, and testimonials are more valuable than ever Whether AI-written content actually hurts your Google rankings — Robyn gives a refreshingly honest, nuanced take THE ONE THING TO TAKE FROM THIS EPISODE If AI can't clearly define you, it can't recommend you. Get crystal clear on who you are, what you do, who you do it for, and how you do it. Then make sure that message is consistent everywhere you show up online. Websites, social profiles, newsletter bios, podcast features. It all needs to match. These are bots. Inconsistency breeds distrust. ABOUT ROBYN WHITE Robyn White is the founder of RDW Design Studio, where she works almost exclusively with interior designers as a website designer, brand strategist, and SEO specialist. She offers traditional SEO, AI search optimization, website design, and ongoing monthly SEO services. Find Robyn at rdwdesignstudio.com. She is also joining Jenna as a guest instructor for Q2 of the AI for Interior Designers™ Certificate Program — her class on AI search visibility is May 19th. Enrollment closes May 4th. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Claude by Anthropic — anthropic.com ChatGPT by OpenAI — openai.com Google NotebookLM — notebooklm.google.com Perplexity AI — perplexity.ai Google Analytics — analytics.google.com LuAnn University — luannnigara.com/lu/ AI for Interior Designers™ Certificate Program Q2 — aiforinteriordesigners.com   CONNECT WITH JENNA www.aiforinteriordesigners.com | @aiforinteriordesigners

    38 min

  2. 23 MAR

    EP 71: Stop Keeping It All in Your Head: Building AI-Powered SOPs for Your Design Firm

    Are Your Business Processes Living Rent-Free in Your Head? If your team can't access the knowledge you carry around in your mind, your design firm is more vulnerable than you think. In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek sits down with Dixie Willard — Founder of Poised & Plumb and operations expert for interior design firms — to talk about how AI is completely changing the way designers build, document, and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). In this episode, you'll learn: Why keeping everything in your head is one of the biggest risks to your business How to use voice-to-text to capture your processes on the fly — even during a furniture delivery Why Google NotebookLM is a game-changer for creating a private, searchable knowledge base your whole team can use How to bring your brand voice into Claude the right way (without dragging in years of messy chat history) The mindset shift from depending on SaaS tools to building your own AI-powered systems Why documented SOPs are your business's best protection when the unexpected happens This conversation is packed with practical strategies you can implement immediately , whether you're a solo designer or managing a growing team. Don't miss these upcoming opportunities with Dixie: Dixie will be speaking at the 2nd Annual AI Design Tech Summit on April 2nd and teaching an in-depth course on AI-powered SOPs as part of the AI Certificate Program in May (Q2). Register before the summit for Q2 and your summit ticket is included! 🎟️ Summit tickets: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/virtual-design-tech-summit-26 📚 Certificate Program: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.ai/ Resources & Links: 🔗 Dixie Willard's Website — Poised & Plumb: https://poisedandplumb.com/ 📲 Follow Dixie on Instagram: @poisedandplumb | @designingdixie 🌐 Learn More About AI for Interior Designers: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/ Join the AI for Interior Designers Community! Subscribe to the Podcast so you never miss an episode Follow Jenna on Instagram: @aiforinteriordesigners | @jenna.gaidusek If this episode hit home, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tap the notification bell — staying ahead of AI in the design world starts here. 🎓 Explore AI for Interior Designers™: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/

    30 min

  3. 24 FEB

    EP 70: Keeping Interior Design Human in a World of AI with Sharon Sherman

    In this special episode recorded live from the KBIS 2026 Podcast Studio, Sponsored by AJ Madison Pro, AI for Interior Designers *Podcast host Jenna Gaidusek sits down with the KBB Person of the Year, Sharon Sherman, founder of Thyme & Place Design. As AI moves at a breakneck pace, who is guiding the ship? Jenna and Sharon dive deep into the "feminine energy" required to nurture this technology, the importance of setting rigid ethical boundaries, and why AI can mimic a mood board but can never understand the "energetic quality" of a home. From Sharon’s AI assistant "Ursula" to the rising trend of "Analog Rooms," this conversation is a must-listen for designers looking to stay human in a digital world. In This Episode, We Discuss: AI as a "Child": Why boundaries and "parenting" your AI models are essential for ethical design. The Ethics of Stealing: How to use AI to enhance your own portfolio without infringing on others. The Power of Analog: Why "sit tests," real stone, and physical connection are becoming the ultimate luxury in a digital age. Human EQ vs. AI IQ: Why the industry still needs the "voice of reason" only a human designer can provide. The "Wait and See" Crowd: Why the industry needs hesitant designers to help build better solutions. Resources & Links Learn with Jenna & Sharon: AI for Interior Designers™ Certificate Program: Register for Q2 Enrollment Here Q2 Class (May 8): The Ethical Designer: AI Humanization & Team Leadership Connect with Sharon Sherman: Website: Thyme & Place Design Instagram: @thymeandplacedesign Our Sponsors: AJ Madison Pro: Smarter appliance sourcing and exclusive trade programs. ajmadison.com/pro KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show): Special thanks to the KBIS Podcast Studio. kbis.com

    43 min

  4. 30 JAN

    EP 69: Is Interior Design rendering Dead? How AI Tools Are Changing Client Visuals

    Is Interior Design Rendering Dead? How AI Tools Are Changing Client Visuals In this episode of the AI for Interior Designers™ Podcast, Jenna breaks down whether traditional 3D rendering still makes sense for interior designers now that AI tools can create convincing visuals in a fraction of the time. For years, high-end 3D renderings were the gold standard. Designers would spend 10–14 hours perfecting materials, lighting, and tiny details. It was beautiful work—but also time‑consuming, expensive, and often overkill for what most clients actually needed: confidence in the concept and clarity around how everything fits. Now, AI is changing that balance. Jenna shares why she personally stopped offering full 3D renderings nearly two years ago, how she now combines accurate floor plans with AI-generated imagery and video, and what this shift means for render artists, students, and working designers. In This Episode, We Cover: The shift from hand drafting to high-speed visuals: Why BIM tools and generative AI are the next inflection point in our industry’s evolution. When to skip the 14-hour render: How to identify when a client needs a high-end investment versus when they just need a "vibe" check. The New Workflow: How to build accurate 2D plans, then layer on fast AI visuals to sell the concept without the pixel-perfect obsession. The Future of Render Artists: Why technical designers are more valuable than ever as “accuracy editors” and quality control specialists. Designer vs. DIY AI: How to talk to clients who think they can replace a professional designer with a few prompts. Key Takeaways & Workflow Tips Why Traditional Rendering is Evolving Clients are increasingly hesitant to pay for "perfect" scale in every pixel when they can get a clear vision of the mood and layout in under two hours. Jenna explains how she uses tools like Mydoma’s Visualizer to create accurate floor plans and 2D drawings, then pivots to AI for the "wow" factor. Jenna’s Current AI Visualization Stack Foundation: Create a solid, scaled floor plan with accurate dimensions. Concept: Build a clean concept board with actual products in Canva. Visualization: Use AI (Google Gemini or ChatGPT) to "drop" real products into an AI-generated room image. Immersion: Turn those stills into short video walkthroughs using video-generation features to show the dog on the bed or the way light hits the sofa. Mentioned in this Episode Jenna’s Platforms & Education: AI for Interior Designers™ (Site + Newsletter) AI for Interior Designers™ Podcast Home Live AI & Visualization Classes Certificate Program Press Feature (KBB) Business of Home: Will AI put renders out of business?  Visualization & AI Tools: SketchUp: sketchup.com Mydoma Studio: mydomastudio.com Canva: canva.com Google Gemini: gemini.google.com ChatGPT: chatgpt.com   Industry Events & Organizations: IDS - Interior Design Society interiordesignsociety.org  KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show: kbis.com ASID: asid.org High Point Market: highpointmarket.org A + D Summit for Photographers in Austin March 4-6- https://www.ad-photosummit.com/ Use code JENNA for $500 off.  LuAnn Nigara / LuAnn University: luannnigara.com Final Thought AI images are a power tool for marketing and quick visualization, but they are not a substitute for professional space planning and real-world experience. If you’re ready to streamline your visuals and stop losing days to 3D modeling for every project, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest tips and tools for designers!

    42 min

  5. 16 JAN

    Episode 68: The Internet Is Dead, Stop Trusting the Feed

    In Episode 68 of the AI for Interior Designers™ Podcast, Jenna Gaidusek dives into a topic that has been quietly reshaping the internet, social media, and how we market our businesses. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the feed, skeptical of what you’re seeing online, or exhausted by algorithm driven content, this episode will resonate. Jenna unpacks why the internet feels dead. Between bots, AI generated content, misinformation, and platforms designed to influence behavior rather than foster connection, trust online is eroding fast. She breaks down dead internet theory through real‑world experience, not hype, and explains why social media no longer feels truly social. This episode is not about abandoning the internet entirely. It’s about awareness, boundaries, and knowing where real connection actually happens now. Jenna shares why in person relationships, private communities, and intentional visibility matter more than ever, especially for designers navigating AI, marketing fatigue, and constant noise. You’ll also hear how AI fits into this conversation in a practical way. When used intentionally, AI can give you time back instead of pulling you deeper into the scroll. The goal is not replacement, but support. Less busywork, more real life. If you’re looking to learn how to use AI without losing your voice, your values, or your humanity, explore the AI classes and certificate programs available at: This episode is a reset. Stop trusting the feed. Start trusting real humans, real experiences, and your own discernment.   Take an AI class with me this fall. Open enrollment classes are now available for Q1 through March!  aiforinteriordesigners.ai/classes  Waitlist for Q2 Certificate Program is also filling up quickly (see the class page to join it).

    48 min

  6. 9 JAN

    EP 67: Touch Grass, Save Your Sanity

    Episode 67: Touch Grass, Save Your Sanity Social media feels heavier than ever, AI content is everywhere, and many designers are starting 2026 already burnt out. In this episode, Jenna reflects on burnout, growing up between analog and digital worlds, and why the solution to AI fatigue is not more tools, but more real life connection. This is an honest conversation about stepping back from the scroll, using AI intentionally, and prioritizing human experience in a tech-saturated world. Instead of chasing algorithms or sharing everything publicly, Jenna explains why she is choosing a more intentional approach to visibility, community, and business this year. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why posting daily on social media is unsustainable long term How AI saturation is changing how content feels online Why “2026 is the new 2016” resonates right now The difference between using AI as a tool versus letting it consume your life Why in‑person industry events matter more than ever How collaboration is helping firms stay resilient Where AI actually saves time inside a design business Updates on the AI Certificate Program and upcoming open enrollment classes This episode is a reminder that AI should give you time back, not take away your humanity. Use the tools, then log off and go be a person again. Links mentioned: AI Certificate Program: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.ai/  Swink Social: https://www.swinksocialco.com/  IDS Charleston: https://idscharleston.org

    39 min

  7. 19/12/2025

    EP 66: What's next for 2026 in the World of AI for Interior designers?

    In this future-focused episode, Jenna skips the typical year-end recap and dives straight into what’s coming next for interior designers in 2026. Instead of dwelling on 2025, she breaks down the seismic shifts happening in AI, why so many firms are restructuring or closing, and how designers can stay not just relevant—but ahead of the curve.​ What you’ll learn in this episode Why Jenna refuses to do “year in review” content and instead focuses on forward momentum, analytics, and what’s actually working for designers going into 2026.​ The real reasons so many small design firms are closing, and how collaboration, consulting teams, and strategic partnerships are helping others stay profitable and resilient.​ Why “free prompts for everyone” is harming the industry, and how to think more strategically about who you follow, what you support, and how you protect your expertise.​ How AI is changing from simple chat and image tools into full-on custom apps, dashboards, and systems built by designers, for designers—with workflows tailored to real design processes.​ A peek inside Jenna’s AI App Studio, including examples like proposal builders, paint schedule generators, and other tools that eliminate repetitive tasks and cut hours off your week.​ What “agentic AI” actually means in plain language, and how agents and multimodal tools (text, images, audio, video, documents) will soon be quietly embedded into almost everything you use.​ How leading studios are using AI to augment, not replace, creativity—like training models on a designer’s lifetime of sketches to rapidly generate new product ideas and prototypes.​ The critical difference between designers who let AI flatten their voice and designers who use AI to amplify their originality, storytelling, and thought leadership.​ Why 2026 is the year to take tech into your own hands, reduce bloated subscriptions, and start building (or using) bespoke tools that you own and control.​ Powerful reflection questions to ask yourself over the holiday break about your process, pricing, deliverables, ideal clients, and how AI can support the business you actually want to run.​ Key themes Jenna covers Protecting the profession: Why Jenna gates certain content, focuses only on professionals, and refuses to hand powerful tools to homeowners in ways that undermine designer livelihoods.​ Building your own ecosystem: How an industry-owned AI app studio can help designers cancel unnecessary tools, centralize workflows, and keep data and innovation inside the design community.​ Redefining “tech person”: Why some of the best adopters of AI are self-described “non-techy” creatives who see new possibilities, not just new software.​ Owning your uniqueness: What it really means to stop following trends, set them instead, and use AI to speed up execution—not to copy what’s already all over Pinterest.​ Mentioned in this episode Google Gemini / DeepMind and multimodal, agentic AI flows.​ Lovegrove Studio / Ross Lovegrove DeepMind case study (YouTube): https://youtu.be/lULd8fmxJC0​ AI App Studio for interior designers, including custom apps, proposal builders, paint schedules, and more.​ AI for Interior Designers™ Certificate Program (first semester beginning January 6; enrollment closing January 5) Ready to explore further? The DAIly – Short, searchable AI training videos and workflows for $29.99/month. AI CEU Program- www.aiforinteriordesigners.ai  Resources: Events Resources About Private Trainings & Speaking: Private AI Trainings & Advisory Speaking Collaborations Press Community & Podcast: Podcast Episode Summaries Community Conversations Events Calendar: Events Calendar Account & Social: Member Login Instagram YouTube

    39 min

  8. 05/12/2025

    Episode 65: We’ve Hit the AI Tipping Point (And No, It’s Not Replacing Interior Designers)

    Episode 65: We’ve Hit the AI Tipping Point (And No, It’s Not Replacing Interior Designers) In this episode, we talk about the moment we’ve officially reached: AI is now good enough that homeowners think they can design without us. Between Gemini’s newest features, Nano Banana built into your camera roll, and an explosion of fake “AI experts,” the design industry is at a major turning point. In This Episode, We Cover: Why AI tools are giving homeowners a false sense of confidence How Gemini + Nano Banana are reshaping expectations overnight The rise of misinformation and AI-generated “sludge” on social media Real examples from current design clients using AI (successes + confusion) Why DIY AI remodels are about to create a huge wave of problems How designers can position themselves as the essential “AI rescue” The ethical issues big tech continues to ignore Why you must become non-copyable to stay competitive Links Mentioned AI Tools Nano Banana (Gemini Image Tools) Google Gemini ChatGPT Interior Design Resources AI for Interior Designers™ CEU Certificate Program The DAIly™ Workshops Podcast Listen on Spotify Other Mentions Daniel House Club IDS Charleston Bulbrite Lighting Work With Me Stay ahead of AI. Protect your value. Explore the CEU Certificate Program: https://aiforinteriordesigners.ai

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The AI for Interior Designers™ *Podcast is your down-to-earth resource for running a smart, efficient, and creative design business. Host Jenna Gaidusek tackles everyday challenges in the world of interior design. From project sourcing and field measurements, to finding reliable vendors, refining your workflow, and keeping client experiences top-notch. Expect honest talks on product procurement, building partnerships with makers and manufacturers, streamlining proposals, and keeping your design boards fresh and organized. Episodes dig into things like digital note-takers for meetings, building template libraries, curating a unique brand voice, and staying authentic in your marketing and client interactions. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories with guests from leading design platforms, manufacturers, and educators, plus real tips for sustainability, running virtual design studios, and staying ahead of the trends. Jenna also opens up about the practical side of design: overcoming burnout, protecting your creative edge, learning from data, and picking tools that actually save you time. If you want actionable advice about project management, workflow optimization, sourcing, branding, education, trend-spotting, sustainability, digital communication, and balancing tech with creativity, this podcast is for you. Join a supportive community of professionals who believe that efficient systems free up more time for imagination, relationships, and great design. Learn more with Jenna through the DAIly AI training program at www.aiforinteriordesigners.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenna.gaidusek/ and https://www.instagram.com/aiforinteriordesigners

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