Application of new technology in interior design
The interior design industry is developing at a rapid pace, thanks to technology.
No longer may the same standard practices of a decade ago,
advances in technology require interior designers to embrace new ways of working.
Video chats, virtual resource libraries, and 3D rendering tools have become common materials in design.
After the old practice is gone, like housing and maintaining an entire library of product folders or meeting each client face to face.
And with increasing conversations about the future of the Internet,
we are all preparing for the leap into a 3D virtual world.
Using technology to create interior design ideas
As a creative thinker, design inspiration can come in many forms.
There is no doubt that you have spent your entire life collecting ideas for future interior design projects.
Perhaps you found inspiration in design magazines, trade shows, or peaceful nature walks.
While you can still do all of these things to find your inspiration,
you can also use technology in more intuitive ways. Here’s how:
Find your specific goals
Instead of flipping through magazines and letting inspiration reach you, you can track it down.
And by using inspiring websites like Architectural Digest, Pinterest, and Instagram,
you can find fresh ideas from other interior designers.
Create visual groups
Save all your inspirational photos to books or idea folders for later reference.
And add keywords and related information to make it easier to search for images.
You can also index visual collections based on type,
color, designer, design aesthetic, price point, and more – whichever makes sense to you.
Collaborate with fellow designers
On the social site Pinterest, you can collaborate with other designers on group boards.
Not only does it have the added benefit of increasing your exposure,
but you can also use this strategy to build your professional network.
Entering the future of resource storage
Enormous space is allotted in the design offices, for storing physical product packaging and fabric samples.
And while maintaining a library of resources within your company is still essential.
Special tools can also make it easier for you to access the exact products and specifications you need,
rather than storing your entire manufacturer’s catalog in your physical resource library.
My Resource Library (MRL) is one such tool. Instead of storing physical product folders.
Now designers can use a tool like MRL to build a virtual library that they can access from any computer as long as they have an internet connection.
Another important benefit of using MRL is that it is updated regularly.
When it comes time to request physical samples, you can use the online marketplace.
Material Bank The Material Bank makes it easy for designers to order samples directly from multiple vendors, and receive these samples overnight for free.
Improve your design workflow with technology
Technology has made working as a design professional much easier.
From thinking collaboratively to meeting with clients to turning your idea into photo-realistic renderings,
technology can improve your efficiency and enhance your customer experience.
Work collaboratively
Technology makes working with customers convenient too
Where you can offer a virtual alternative, instead of providing hand drawings and physical materials for
the customer to touch and hold, you can offer a virtual alternative.
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