For many professionals, working remotely has become the ideal situation. During the pandemic, many experienced a glimmer of remote work, only to have back-to-office mandates take that flexibility away. You may be one of those professionals — or perhaps you’re an interior designer looking to re-engage with this modern way of working and figure out Read More
In 2026, the interior design world is undeniably tech-driven. From drafting tools and 3D modelling software to site measurement apps and AI-powered platforms, today’s designers are expected to be fluent in a wide range of digital tools. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when hand drafting, sketching, and printed spec books Read More
I’ve written about Claude’s capabilities for the creative side of interior design (where, honestly, it didn’t fully deliver), as well as Claude Design: the part of the tool that can assist with interior design visuals. However, there’s a missing piece in Claude’s AI capabilities for interior designers: Claude Cowork. Claude Cowork is the side of Read More
The AI interior design space has exploded since Claude Design entered the scene. I have truly been amazed at how interior designers are integrating Claude into their workflows—through automations, Canva presentations, Figma, and more. This tool will fundamentally change the way designers work. In this post, I’ll be diving into how interior designers can use Read More
Houzz Pro positions itself as an all-in-one platform built for interior designers and construction companies. It’s a robust tool that aims to cover everything—from built-in LiDAR technology for site measurements to client portals, 3D floor planner, team collaboration tools, product clipping, spec sheets, and more. It’s a popular platform, widely used and well-regarded by many Read More
When it comes to software for interior designers, I’m no stranger. As both a designer and a software reviewer, I bring firsthand experience and insight when it comes to evaluating, comparing, and rating these platforms. The landscape of software for interior designers has shifted significantly. Ivy users have found themselves scrambling to find alternatives, Houzz Read More
When it comes to 2D and 3D floor planners, plenty of tools have entered the software space. As a designer who reviews tech, I often find myself comparing these applications to the once-industry standard: SketchUp. SketchUp gained popularity—and is still considered a strong tool today—because of its flexibility and high level of customization. However, ease Read More
The interior design industry looks very different from how it once did. Technology-driven shifts are nothing new, but the pace and impact of change today are undeniable. What was once a paper-heavy, in-person, and hustle-driven profession has evolved into one that is increasingly tech-enabled, remote (or at least hybrid), and focused on optimizing workflows through Read More
It’s 2026, and AI interior design tools and technology have shaken up the interior design industry as we knew it. As technology in the interior design world continues to evolve, the way designers work does as well. We’ve gone from hand drafting to AutoCAD, and now to AI tools that can trace floor plans in Read More
So, it’s been almost a full year since I switched to using Rayon Design for my interior design drawings. With that said, I think I now have enough experience with the platform to write a full review of this drawing software for interior designers and architects. To give you some background on my experience with Read More
There’s a new AI that interior designers seem to be buzzing about—Claude—and as a self-proclaimed AI-for-interior-design expert, you know I had to give it a try. Now, Claude isn’t specifically built for interior design or for designers. However, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools, you can certainly experiment with using it for design-related tasks. Read More
SketchUp is a software I was trained to use in college. At the time, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and V-Ray were the go-to combination for designers to create drawings, 3D models, and photorealistic renderings for clients. Fast forward to 2026, and with the rapid advancements in technology and the growing number of tools on the market, many Read More
If your interior design and architectural firm is still using Excel as your spec writing software…you are well overdue for a software upgrade. Spec writing can be a tedious task for designers and architects. When spec writing is done using software that isn’t intuitive (cough, cough, Excel), specs quickly turn into an organizational nightmare. Endless Read More