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Latest Episodes

Balancing Modern, Traditional, and Transitional | 620 | A Deep Dive with SHM Architecture’s, Nick McWhirter
November 04, 2025

I had the opportunity to sit with down with Nick McWhirter or SHM Architects to explore the nuances of transitional design, the delicate dance between modern and traditional elements, and the intentio

Designing for Experience | 619 | A Conversation with EZ Gonzalez of Pacific Sales
October 28, 2025

Today, I sit down with EZ Gonzalez of Pacific Sales about how retail, design, and customer experience intersect in todays market. Gonzalez shares how Pacific Sales culture of continuous learning and

The Novogratz | 618 | Our October 2025 Convo By Design Icon Registry Inductee
October 23, 2025

Courtney Novogratz: Designing a Life of Creativity and Family Courtney Novogratz has spent her career reimagining spaces that celebrate individuality, family, and joy. Alongside her husband Robert, sh

The Ride Along: Part One | 617 | Rolling Through Conversations, Ideas and Inspiration from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2025
October 21, 2025

This week, the Convo By Design studio went mobile inside the VW ID.Buzz at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo in Denverbringing you candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of smar

Maximalist Visions: Navigating Design, Technology, and Trends Post-Pandemic | 616 | Alex Alonso of Mr. Alex Tate
October 14, 2025

Today on the show, Mr. Alex Tates, Alex Alonso and I discuss the evolution of interior design, exploring how technology, client expectations, and personal vision shape todays industry from AI integr

Commune & Remains Lighting: Craft, Collaboration, and the Philosophy of Design | 615 | A Double Episode for Twice the Inspiration on Convo By Design
October 07, 2025

This special two-part episode features Roman Alonso of Commune and David Calligeros of Remains Lighting in two distinct conversations exploring origins, philosophy, and the meaning of design partnersh

Florida Design, Resilience, and the Future of Luxury Interiors | 613 | Renée Gaddis Renee Gaddis Interiors on Convo By Design
September 23, 2025

In a wide-ranging conversation, I sat down with Rene Gaddis, founder of Rene Gaddis Interiors, to explore Floridas distinct design influences, the evolving role of designers in storm-prone regions,

Martyn Lawrence Bullard | 612 | Our August 2025 Convo By Design Icon Registry Inductee
September 18, 2025

Welcome to the Convo By Design Icon Registry episode for the month of July, 2025. This months inductee is an icon, for sure, an international luminary and someone who has been as down to earth and ki

Thoughtful Design Beyond Trends | 611 | Authenticity, Craftsmanship, and Diverse North Texas Style with Poppy Bourg & Shannon McGough – Poppy McGough Design House
September 16, 2025

In this candid conversation, Poppy Bourg and Shannon McGough of Poppy McGough Design House unpack the evolving Dallas design scene, the challenges of modern publishing, and the importance of integrati

Keeping It Authentic | 610 | Viki Chupik – Chupik Design on Austin, Design, Culture, and the Road Less Traveled
September 09, 2025

Austin-based interior designer Viki Chupik brings the citys unique spirit into every project she touches. From its rolling hills and cultural quirks to its understated expressions of wealth, Chupik s