EP 31: AI at High Point Market- Fall Recap

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek dives into the whirlwind that was High Point Market’s Fall 2024 gathering, sharing firsthand experiences from two action-packed panels on using AI in design. Jenna and her fellow panelists reveal how designers across the industry are leveraging AI as a creative supercharger, a workflow optimizer, and a research tool—revolutionizing design without replacing the designer!

Episode Highlights: A Taste of the Charleston IDS Chapter: Jenna kicked off her High Point experience at the IDS Lounge, promoting the exciting new Charleston chapter of IDS. Charleston designers, keep an eye out and get involved! Two Panels, Many Insights: Jenna reflects on her two contrasting panels, each offering unique AI insights—from using generative AI for concept visuals to streamlining backend tasks.

Panel 1: The Fairfield Chair event with designers like Antonio DeLoatch and Breegan Jane focused on AI as a tool for quick concept imagery that resonates with clients and accelerates the design phase.

Panel 2: Sunday’s session, moderated by David Cohen, featured Ginger Curtis from Urbanology, Mariah of Meti, and Stacy Garcia, diving into the future of design automation for product design, trend forecasting, and client communication.

AI Beyond Design: Panelists highlighted productivity tools like ChatGPT—not just for design but for in-car research and brainstorming. Breegan Jane also shared her unique AI approach in her philanthropic projects, adding an inspiring twist. Productivity Meets Creativity: The consensus? AI is less about replacing roles and more about freeing up creativity. Designers now use AI for concept visuals, allowing them to breeze through the ideation phase without getting bogged down in endless Pinterest searches!

Key Takeaways: AI for Concept Ideation: Learn how Antonio and Denise use generative AI for instant concept images that engage clients visually, reducing the back-and-forth in early design stages. Streamlining Research and Planning: From using ChatGPT for panelist research on the road to Ginger Curtis’s transcript-based client meeting recordings, AI is transforming how designers organize, research, and strategize. Responsible AI Use in Product Design: Panelists like Stacy Garcia emphasized ethical AI practices—such as using Adobe for generative design, respecting intellectual property, and integrating AI without compromising original ideas. Hot Topics Referenced in This Episode: Missed Jenna's episode with Krystal from the luxury plumbing space on AI ethics and community-driven design? Catch up here! Leveraging AI and Communities to Grow as a Small Business — AI for Interior Designers ™️

Upcoming Events: Curious about the future of design conferences? Jenna teases her blog post on upcoming trade shows in 2025 and why these in-person experiences give designers the hands-on advantage over DIY AI solutions.

 

Episode Links & Mentions: Fairfield Panel with Breegan Jane – Discussing the impact of generative AI in quick visuals for client presentations. Medi’s Backend Automation – Mariah shares her AI solution for logistics management in design procurement. Adobe for Product Design – Learn why Stacy Garcia prefers Adobe’s trained AI for secure and ethical design processes. Join the Conversation: Jenna will be out in Vegas for KBIS 2025! Are you attending? Connect and share how you're using AI in your design process on Instagram @jenna.gaidusek.

References:

The Daily Homepage: https://www.aiforinteriordesigners.com/thedaily

• Interior Design Society (IDS): https://interiordesignsociety.org/
• Fairfield Chair: https://fairfieldchair.com/
• Antonio DeLoatch: https://antoniodeloatch.com/
• Breegan Jane: https://breeganjane.com/
• Urbanology Designs (Ginger Curtis): https://urbanologydesigns.com/
• Meti (Mariah): https://metisoftware.com/
• Stacy Garcia: https://stacygarciainc.com/
• Jenna Gaidusek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenna.gaidusek