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AI for Interior Design: Inside the Workflows That Actually Work

AI for Interior Design: Inside the Workflows That Actually Work

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 Most design firms are experimenting with AI. Very few know how to make it work. In this episode, Aya Shlachter sits down with Stephanie Lindsay and Jessica Nelson, co-founders of Etch Design Group and AI for Interiors, to explore how design firms can stop treating AI as a side experiment and start using it as a core business strategy. Stephanie and Jessica share how they went from testing AI tools to building real workflows — and eventually a platform that helps designers understand where AI actually fits in practice. From client intake and documentation to budgeting, scheduling, and quality control, they break down exactly how AI is helping firms do more with less. What You'll Learn: How AI is filling talent gaps and freeing teams to focus on higher-value work Why custom GPTs are transforming everyday firm processes How strong prompting leads to better, more reliable AI outputs Why a flexible multi-tool approach outperforms any single platform How AI handles the repetitive 80% — so your team can own the other 20% Timestamps: 00:00 – Episode Snippet 01:17 – Introducing the guests, Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson 02:33 – How AI supports work instead of replacing people 04:37 – From Geek Squad to interior design and AI 08:25 – The "AI curiosity → anxiety → clarity" adoption curve 10:05 – How the firm uses custom GPTs in real workflows 12:04 – Building better prompts with deep research 14:19 – Why you shouldn't stick to just one AI platform 16:38 – How Gemini Pro speeds up design work 18:58 – Checking plans and finding blind spots with AI 21:46 – The "60% to 90%" multi-tool AI workflow approach 25:05 – Midjourney, Gamma, and NotebookLM in practice 29:37 – Sponsor Spotlight: Struggling to meet deadlines with limited staff? MGS Global Group is here for you. We provide qualified architectural professionals on demand so you can scale your projects without compromising quality. Visit https://mgsglobalgroup.com today. 30:39 – Fyxer, Otter, and Plaud for daily workflows 34:17 – Inside the AI for Interiors Design Academy and community 37:23 – The 4-month firm-wide AI onboarding process 41:31 – Custom GPTs and AEO as standalone services 42:55 – Upcoming speaking engagements 45:24 – "Earn the right to push the easy button" 47:25 – Why resisting AI won't stop it 51:39 – AI services beyond the design industry 53:22 – What's next for AI for Interiors and future offerings About the Guests: Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson are the co-founders of Etch Design Group, a luxury full-service interior design firm based in Austin, Texas. Together, they also launched AI for Interiors, a groundbreaking venture dedicated to educating interior designers, builders, and vendors on how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to grow and future-proof their businesses. Under Stephanie and Jessica's leadership, Etch's talented team has mastered a signature process rooted in listening, creativity, and care. They design extraordinary spaces that reflect each client's unique story and style, proving that friendship, passion, and purpose can build something truly meaningful. Connect with Etch Design Group: Websites: https://aiforinteriors.com/ , https://etchinteriordesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforinteriors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-for-interiors/ About the Host: Aya Shlachter is the Founder and CEO of MGS Global Group, an architectural support services firm serving hundreds of architecture practices worldwide.With over 18 years of industry experience, she helps firm owners scale smarter, adopt emerging technologies, and build resilient, future-ready practices. Aya also hosts the AI for Architects and Architect My Business podcasts and is the co -founder of Archicon 2026, a global architecture business conference. She was named the 2025 Global FWN100™ Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World in the Founder and Pioneer category for her leadership in business and AI. Connect with Aya Shlachter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aya_shlachter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayashlachter/ _______________________________________________ 🎙️ This episode is brought to you by MGS Global Group Listen to the AI for Architects Podcast: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3b2r8e34 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsx4nr Connect with Us! Instagram: aiforarchitectspodcast
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