Are you in a rut?

Do you find yourself turning to the same suppliers all the time, always gravitating towards the same finishes. It can be hard to keep things looking fresh. If you are busy and just trying to get through the to-do list it can be hard to prioritize learning about and understanding new materials and what is the latest things out there. 

However it is one of the most important parts of our jobs as interior designers. With the engineered stone ban coming into effect, benchtops is one area where I know a lot of designers are needing to upskill on what are the best alternatives for their clients. For me I know going to supplier events to see the product and hear about what it can do is a great way to expose myself to the latest products - it's also great to get out and see my fellow designers. What are some of the ways that you like to learn about new products? 

In this week’s episode of The Design Dialogues Podcast I am talking with Gavin Hepper from Concepts by Gavin Hepper and we talk about all sorts of things but really understanding the materials we are specifying for our clients is a key part of the dialogue. 

Sometimes costs should be the last deciding factor when our clients make decisions on what to use in their project and our job as designers is to help them navigate the seven other factors they need to consider. 

Make sure to check out the episode here.