Ep 63: HPMKT Recap - The Power of Real Life Connections скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep 63: HPMKT Recap - The Power of Real Life Connections

In this episode of the AI for Interior Designers™ Podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek takes listeners behind the scenes of this fall’s High Point Market to uncover what happens when digital innovation meets human connection. From quiet aisles to powerful conversations, Jenna reflects on how in-person learning and collaboration are reshaping the way designers think about technology and creativity. Key Highlights from This Episode: A Market That Felt Different High Point Market 2024 may have been smaller in scale, but it delivered something even more valuable—authentic connection. Designers showed up ready to engage, learn, and future-proof their businesses through meaningful dialogue and shared curiosity. AI Day with Feizy Rugs: Hands-On Innovation Jenna, alongside Feizy Rugs and Julia from The Lifestyle Historian, hosted an intimate, hands-on AI training session. From transcription apps to visual search tools, attendees learned how to build real workflows that save time and reduce chaos—no theory, just practical, real-world implementation. Standing Room Only: AI Essentials with IDS and Howard Elliott With over 200 designers attending, this session revealed how AI is no longer a buzzword but a must-have tool for every design business. Jenna introduced the “Essential Four” AI tools every designer should master, helping professionals transition from curiosity to confident application. Collaboration in Action A powerful panel discussion explored how AI and AR are actively transforming the design process—from turning 2D concepts into 3D visuals to enhancing client presentations. The message was clear: AI doesn’t replace creativity—it amplifies it. Beyond Algorithms: The Human Element Technology should empower designers, not distance them. Jenna reminds us that while AI helps streamline the process, true creativity and connection remain profoundly human—and that’s what drives the design industry forward. Looking Ahead As AI continues to evolve, Jenna looks forward to expanding community-driven learning opportunities—through future AI Days, new programs, and continued conversations that bridge innovation with authenticity. Key Takeaways: -Real-life connection still drives innovation in a digital world. -Smaller, hands-on learning moments create lasting change. -AI is most powerful when paired with human creativity. -Showing up—in person—is how we grow together. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest tips and tools for designers! Explore AI for Interior Designers™: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/