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CXD September 2026 Icon Registry | 686 | Paul Murdoch Architects: Designing sacred Ground, The Architecture of Memory at the Flight 93 National Memorial

In this special episode timed for the anniversary of September 11th, I sit down with architect Paul Murdoch to explore the profound responsibility of designing a national

Redefining Luxury Through the Lens of Design Psychology | 685 | Nuinterior Design’s Nureed Saeed on how “The Wellness of Home” is reshaping the industry

In this episode, host Josh sits down with Nureed Saeed, the owner and creative director of Nu Interiors. Nureed shares her unique journey from a high-stakes career in the

Maestri Studio LIVE in Dallas: Breaking the Silos | 684 | Why Cohesive, In-House Design is the Future of Architecture

The conversation delves into the post-pandemic realization that true creative collaboration requires proximity, prompting the studio to downsize and focus on a deeply int

Craft, Scale, and Soul: Bernd Radaschitz CEO Lanserring | 683 | The Future of Bespoke Kitchens


This conversation with Bernd Radaschitz is a masterclass in how heritage craft evolves without losing its soul. Born into a fourth-generation cabinetmaking family in Aust

Designing for the Unexpected: Navigating Global Turmoil in the Bespoke Rug Industry | 682 | Ayub Ansari

As geopolitical shifts and supply chain crises redefine the global economy, bespoke rug makers and interior designers are finding new ways to maintain craftsmanship and c

Convo By Design Icon Registry | 681 | HMC Architects

In an un-siloed world where public spaces face evolving threats, Kirk Rose and Sergio Lechuga detail how intentional design, community trust, and “invisible layers” prote

From Luxury Hyde to Design Empire | 680 | Kyle Bunting on Authenticity, the “Favor Bank,” and Navigating Industry Shifts

In a design landscape increasingly defined by shifting economics and digital replication, designer and entrepreneur Kyle Bunting is rewriting the playbook on brand longev

Architecture of Home Impacts the Psyche, Building Environments for Personal Evolution | 679 | Overcoming Obstacles with Julie Hardridge of Architexture Interiors

Julie Hardridge, founder of Architexture Interiors, brings a lifelong passion for history, craftsmanship, and design to every project. She began her academic journey at t

Designing the Business, Not Just the Room | 678 | Inside Dart Studio with Olivia & Jenna Botrie

Sisters Olivia and Jenna Botrie of Dart Studio didn’t set out to build a design firm together, they grew into it. What started in a basement with a baby on the floor evol

Eileen Applebaum’s Dynamic Journey Unveiling the “Dynamic Tension” between Art and Commerce I 677 | The Evolution of Threads Soft Goods

In the world of interior design, there is a pervasive myth that one must choose between the left-brain rigor of business and the right-brain flow of creativity. Eileen Ap

CXD July 2026 Icon Registry | 676 | Mary Ann Schickedanz: Blending European Longevity with Western Resiliency

The Studio Schickedanz founder is inducted into the Convo By Design Icon Registry, showcasing three decades of sustainable innovation, material intelligence, and integrat

Building a Safe Harbor for Creative Growth: A Family Affair | 675 | Introducing Shelter Republic

Today is one of the most incredible episodes of the show I have ever produced. I don’t say this lightly. Today, you are going to hear about a new project called Shelter R

Bill Baldwin of Hartman Baldwin | 674 | The New Intentionality Behind Design-Build, Guided by Passion & Driven by Purpose

The Future of Innovation and Adaptive Reuse The episode wrapped up with a look at future innovations, including the potential for prefabricated and modular homes to addre

Christina Cruz of Christina Cruz Interiors | 673 | Designing a Unique Perspective: From Media Sales to Measurable Interiors

A former media executive trades corporate strategy for interior design, only to discover the same rules still apply. In a rapidly evolving industry shaped by AI, rising c

Nick Cryer of Berkeley Place | 672 | Historical Preservation in the UK: Respecting the Past While Building for the Future

Integrating Sustainability in Heritage Design. Despite rigid preservation laws, the industry is gradually seeing a shift towards allowing sustainable upgrades, such as do

Convo By Design June 2026 ICON Parkin Architects | 671 | Redefining the Architecture of Incarceration: Healing Over Hardship

In January, you heard from Rebecca MacDonald and Kyle Basilius, principals at Parkin Architects, …Parkin is a Canadian, employee-owned, award-winning architectural practi

Architecture After Disruption: Health, Resilience, and the Future of the American Home | 670 | Tim Barber Architects

In this conversation with the principals of Tim Barber Architects, the discussion explores how architecture has evolved since 2020. The pandemic fundamentally changed how

The Experience of Architecture Beyond Form, Function & Feel | 669 | Ben Kasdan

Architect Ben Kasdan  and I explore the ethos of design, the importance of “innovation through experience,” and why architecture should be viewed as a living organism rat

Building Ethical Products, Leaning in on Values Based Specification | 668 | Legacy Reissue 2014 feat Frances Anderton & Jeff Denby

Every now and then, I like to hop into the wayback machine and share a fresh listen to conversations that influenced our current times. The one you are going to register

More Than a Kitchen: Designing for the Multi-Generational Modern Home 667 | Live Thought Leadership from Pacific Sales in Huntington Beach, CA.

Industry experts discuss the shift from “The Triangle” to “The Zone,” the explosion of ADUs in Southern California, and why your Pinterest board might be lying to you. S