The Design Pop

We Get to Write Our Own Story | Heather Ashley of Cove Creek

Heather Ashley started Cove Creek in 2022 with a computer, an LLC, and a willingness to take a risk. What began as a one-person operation has grown into a successful team

Pop In: Why Great Designers Keep Learning

Summer has been moving at full speed. In this episode, Alexandra reflects on Chicago Design Week, a record-breaking year for POP into Excellence, and the conversations th

POP into Excellence is back and it's FREE

POP into Excellence is back June 15-26, 2026 and it's FREE! Dealer designers are being asked to navigate more complexity than ever before. Today’s projects move faster,

From Busywork to Better Work | Kieran Luke of Cerulean

What happens when a former consultant, startup operator, and self-described “anxious overachiever” discovers the contract furniture industry for the first time? In this e

POP In: Five Years In and Still Asking Questions

After celebrating five years of TheDesignPOP.com (with a full cake, not just a cupcake), this month's POP In reflects on milestones, AI, environmental concerns, design wo

POP In: What 800 Designers Taught Me

This first “POP In” episode is a quick check-in—no guest, no script, just a few thoughts worth sharing. This episode is less about answers and more about observations. A

Configura’s New CEO | A Conversation with Steven Jenkins

Before Steven Jenkins officially steps into the role of CEO at Configura, Alexandra is taking time to introduce him to The Design POP community. She reconnects with Steve

Strategist by Day, Artist by Night | Designer Duality with Rebekah Jacobi of Pivot Interiors

What happens when a commercial interior designer falls in love with Excel spreadsheets and watercolor painting? In this episode, Alexandra sits down with Rebekah Jacobi,

A Career Shaped by Strengths, Not Job Titles | Chad Bewley of Freeform

Chad Bewley has spent nearly three decades at the same dealership (Freeform) and he’s built a career many designers would envy. In this episode, Chad and Alexandra sit d

The Joy of Saying "Done"

As winter settles in and the year comes to a close, Alexandra reflects on a habit many of us share—finishing something big and immediately moving on to what’s next. A sim

The Renegade Mindset with Amy Jo Martin, Live at Configura's Experience 2025

In this episode, Alexandra returns from Experience 2025 with a renewed voice—literally and figuratively. After a whirlwind of hockey coaching, travel, and the inevitable

Live at Configura's Experience with Aaron Okkema and Rob Detrick

We are coming to you live from Day 1 of Experience—formerly known as CET Experience—where nearly 500 designers, manufacturers, and sponsors are fueling the excitement and

The Confidence Report: How Designers Rate Themselves

In this episode, Alexandra Tseffos breaks down the results of her latest dealer designer survey, which drew responses from nearly 175 professionals across the industry. T

What happens when you bet on yourself? | Christine Crawford of Alfred Williams & Company

In this inspiring episode, Alexandra sits down with Christine Crawford, Design Manager at Alfred Williams & Company in Nashville and MillerKnoll’s Designer of the Year. C

POP into Excellence: Building a Design Career You Love with Brittney Herrera

In this episode, designer, author, and Thunder Egg founder Brittney Herrera shares her personal journey through the design industry—from internships and dealership work t

How Designers Can Lead From Within with Jennifer Evans of Hyphn

In this episode of The Design Pop, Alexandra welcomes Jennifer Evans, VP of Design and Development at Hyphn, formerly BKM. With nearly two decades of experience rising th

The Office Furniture Girl: Building Credibility in Furniture, One Post at a Time

On this episode of The Design POP Podcast, host Alexandra Tseffos sits down with Erica Jaffe—Creative Director & Ancillary Specialist at Benhar Office Interiors, and affe

Building a Career on Curiosity with Stephanie Wolfson of HAT Collective

Stephanie Wolfson, Design Manager at HAT Collective, didn’t set out to become a designer—she followed her curiosity, and it led her somewhere unexpected. With a backgroun

Bridging the Gap with Kate Bradley and Pam Smith of HKS

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Bradley and Pam Smith—two former dealer designers who made the jump to the A&D world and now work at HKS. They open up about what t

Hard Truths and Real Talk with Wesley Edmonds of OFS

In this candid conversation, Alexandra chats with Wesley Edmonds, Director of Workplace at OFS, about the challenges and opportunities for women in design. They tackle th