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Lessons In Color

Meet Your Coach Katie, a dynamic PODCAST host and successful entrepreneur.

Former news anchor turned leader of a multimillion-dollar design firm, Katie's passion lies in uncovering brilliance and sharing design and business secrets. Her insatiable curiosity, honed in the media spotlight, fuels enlightening conversations on her podcast, offering a platform for wisdom-seeking design enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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The Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]

Tune into the inaugural episode of The Success by Design Table Series where leaders in the interior design industry discuss business trends & predictions. ...more

Podcast ,Education Industry News Entrepreneurship &Design

November 08, 2024•46 min read

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Di is back—but this time, Katie’s in the guest chair sharing all about the Fall ‘24 High Point Market. ...more

Podcast ,Industry News &Design

October 30, 2024•33 min read

Avoiding Burnout and Staying Fresh: How to Thrive as an Interior Designer for the Long Haul

As an interior designer, your creativity is your greatest asset, but it can also be your most fragile resource. Whether you’ve been running your firm for one year or twenty, the relentless pressure of... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship Management &Design

October 13, 2024•3 min read

Your Unique Journey is Your Strength: Katie's Story About Embracing the Non-Standard Path in Interior Design

Whether you are a new designer or leading a seven-figure firm, it can feel daunting, especially when your path doesn't seem to align with the traditional routes often celebrated in the industry. But l... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

October 13, 2024•3 min read

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

The world of art can often seem intimidating, even to seasoned interior designers. The sheer breadth of styles, mediums, and historical contexts can be overwhelming. Yet, when approached with an open ... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

September 13, 2024•3 min read

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

In this roundtable episode, Mandy & Dr. Stacey join Katie to discuss art’s role in design & how to do things differently for the good of clients and artists. ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 30, 2024•66 min read

Unveiling the Hottest Interior Design Trends from Las Vegas Summer Market 2024

The Las Vegas Summer Market 2024 has just wrapped up, and it's clear that the design world is moving in bold, exciting directions. This year's market was a vibrant showcase of innovative trends that a... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Trends Marketing &Design

August 09, 2024•3 min read

Staying on Top of Trends in Interior Design: Efficient Strategies for Time-Constrained Professionals

Navigating the swiftly shifting landscape of interior design requires a keen eye for trends without letting them consume your schedule. This white paper outlines practical strategies for interior desi... ...more

Blog ,Trends &Design

June 14, 2024•3 min read

2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode, Diana Rushton returns to discuss the 2024 interior design trends she saw at the High Point market. ...more

Podcast ,Trends &Design

June 07, 2024•31 min read

Las Vegas Market 2023 with Diana Rushton

Want to know what’s trending in design in 2023 and beyond? Diana Rushton took a trip to the Las Vegas market and she’s here to tell all! ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 14, 2023•31 min read

NeoCon 2023 Review

NeoCon 2023 serves as the hub for the commercial design community each June. Katie and Diana from Color Works went this year—this is their review! ...more

Podcast ,Design

June 28, 2023•23 min read

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