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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 2025 Colors of the Year: Bold, Sophisticated, and Transformative

The world of interior design is entering a bold new era, and the latest episode of Success by Design is your front-row seat to the future of color. Host Katie Decker-Erickson hosted a roundtable with ... ...more

Blog ,Color Consultation Education Interior Commercial Design &Trends

November 26, 2024•1 min read

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

In this highly-anticipated episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie is joined by color marketing experts to discuss the 2025 color of the year! ...more

Podcast ,Education Trends &Design

November 22, 2024•48 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

2024 Las Vegas Summer Market with Diana Rushton

In this episode of Success by Design: Mastering the business of interior design podcast, Di reveals her finds from the Vegas summer market—from textures & colors to furniture & lighting! ...more

Podcast ,Trends

August 02, 2024•25 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

Color Consulting, Forecasting, & Trends with Nello Marelli

Discover how Europe leads in color & textile trends with expert Nello Marelli. Unlock the future of design to stand out in the U.S. market. ...more

Podcast ,Trends

February 16, 2024•29 min read

Vegas Market Recap—Biggest Trends 2024 with Diana Rushton

Explore the latest design trends from the 2024 Las Vegas Market with Diana Rushton. Discover trending colors, textures, and styles for 2024. Get inspired and stay ahead in the world of design! ...more

Podcast ,Trends

February 09, 2024•38 min read

Futurist Predictions for Design & Business with Rebecca Ryan

Explore the future of design with futurist Rebecca Ryan! Learn about 2024 insights for entrepreneurs and design professionals. ...more

Podcast ,Trends

December 22, 2023•51 min read

2024 Color of the Year & Color Trends

Uncover the secrets of selecting the Color of the Year for 2024 with Sherwin-Williams and PPG Paints. From global trends to surprising insights. ...more

Podcast ,Trends

November 10, 2023•67 min read

Color Trends 2024

Color trends for 2024 are live! And we couldn’t be happier to have Susan Wadden of Sherwin-Williams with us on the podcast today to tell us all about it. ...more

Podcast ,Trends

July 21, 2023•29 min read

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