Evolution of a Design(er) with Thom Filicia, Part II

Betsy Helmuth and Thom Filicia discuss professionalism in interior design, blending high, medium, and low-cost elements, and creating personal style. They draw inspiration from street food and diverse influences, tackle current design trends, and share Betsy's latest design challenge. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:18 Introduction of Thom Filicia 2:39 Professionalism in interior design 3:24 Mixing high, medium, and low in design 4:02 Creating personal style in interiors 6:36 Inspiration from street food and diverse influences 12:18 Betsy's question on current design trends 15:08 Betsy's personal design challenge 18:02 Thom's social media and business ventures 23:37 Closing remarks and credits - Innovative design often involves breaking traditional rules and modernizing processes, leading to a blend of high, medium, and low elements that create a captivating and personalized aesthetic. - Professionalism in interior design is crucial, with clear contracts and defined roles ensuring that designers are treated with the same respect and seriousness as other professionals like doctors or architects. - Embracing personal style and looking inward for design inspiration rather than following trends or others' choices can lead to unique and authentic interiors that truly reflect the individual's lifestyle and preferences. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.