All-In Design
"All-In Design" is IIDA Alabama's podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of commercial interior design. Immerse yourself in the artistry, innovation, and inspiration that shape the spaces where we work, collaborate, and create. Discover the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and timeless design principles that define the ever-evolving landscape of commercial interiors.
Episodes
51 episodes
Episode #50 - Interview with Jim Griffo
Join us on this episode of "All-In Design" where we speak with Jim Griffo, president of the Alabama Interior Design Coalition and adjunct professor at Samford University. Jim has had a long career in the industry, formally as a Managing Princip...
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Episode 50
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1:26:18
Episode #49 - Interview with Alexa Turner
Join us on this episode of All-In Design as we speak with Alexa Turner with CCR Architecture & Interiors. We had a wide ranging discussion starting with Alexa's start at Lowes (a job, by the way, that Mark couldn't get), working at Tarkett'...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:06:36
Episode # 73 - Interview with Mary-Claire Brown
Join us on this incorrectly numbered episode of "All-In Design", as we talk with our friend Mary-Claire Brown with Turnerbatson. On this episode, we talk about Mary-Claire's journey from nursing to interior design and her tapping into her creat...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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1:12:47
Episode #47 - Interview with Jennifer Curry
Join us on this last episode of the year where we speak with Jennifer Curry of Design Innovations. Jenn is a current board member of IIDA and walks us through her journey into interior design - from space planning at a young age with bits of pa...
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Episode 47
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1:08:53
Episode #46 - Interview with Bridgette Pilkington
Join us on this episode of All-In Design in which we speak with Bridgette Pilkington of Mannington Commercial. Bridgette is both a IIDA board member and friend, who brought gifts for our two hosts (which is always appreciated, even if the beer ...
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1:07:32
Episode #45 - Interview with Timothy P. O'Brien
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we talk with Tim O'Brien, sales director at Innerspaice Architectural Interiors. As a friend and fellow "Showrunner", it was a fun discussion going back through Tim's past as the DesignTex rep,...
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Episode 45
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53:20
Episode #44 - Professional Development Symposium 2025
If this podcast episode illustrates anything, it is that acoustics matter. Recording in a corner of a large room where others are also having lunch is something we will likely not do again. Mark and Chad interview those attending the 2025 IIDA ...
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Episode #43 - Interview with Jessica White
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, where we interview Jessica White of Hendon + Huckestein Architects. Jessica shares with us her love of herringbone , some of her favorite projects, and the great working environment of her firm. She als...
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Episode 43
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1:08:45
Episode #42 - Interview with Lauren Taylor
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Lauren Taylor with Shaw Contract. Lauren talks through her journey from Ohio to Alabama and from wallcoverings to carpet. She also dives into her breast cancer diagnosis and the support...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:17:28
Episode #41 - An Update on AIDC
Join us on this episode of All-In Design for a quick update on AIDC (Alabama Interior Design Coalition). Andrew Aho, with KPS Group, comes on the podcast to discuss the new initiative with AIDC and the importance of becoming a member and gettin...
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Episode 41
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13:37
Episode #40 - Interview with Amber McKinley
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, where we talk with Ambler McKinley with Handcrafted Interiors (and Trademark Booth Co). This episode is a continuation in our series of speaking to interior designers from the Rocket City. On this episo...
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Episode 40
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1:13:50
Episode #39 - Interview with Grace Hoffman
In our continued discussion with Huntsville interior designers, in this episode we interview Grace Hoffman with KPS Group. Grace takes us through her journey of becoming an interior designer and how she landed at KPS Group (those IIDA eve...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:14:16
Episode #38 - Interview with Ansley Potter & Molly Moore
In this episode of All-In Design, we interview Ansley Potter and Molly Moore from McMillan Pazdan Smith. This is our first episode with two guests and the first time recording from Huntsville, AL. Those that know Ansley and Molly will not be su...
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Episode 38
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1:16:33
Episode #37 - Interview with Morgan Nelson
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Morgan Nelson with Davis Architects. As evidenced by the length of this episode, Morgan is not one to have difficulty speaking about any topic and we discussed a wide range. We touch on...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:20:22
Episode #36 - Interview with Bethany Johnson
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, where we speak with Bethany Johnson of David Baker Architects. Learn about Bethany's journey from Auburn to Atlanta and then to Birmingham, following her desire to help people and make a difference in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:16:23
Episode #35 - Interview (@ NeoCon) with Jonathan Johnson
Join us for this NeoCon themed edition of All-In Design, where we speak with Jonathan Johnson. Inside a privacy pod surrounded by the craziness going on at the Merchandise Mart on a Monday afternoon, we have a great conversation with Jonathan, ...
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Episode 35
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55:14
Episode #34 - Interview with Dia Baldwin
In this episode of All-In Design, we speak with our future boss Dia Baldwin of Birchfield Penuel Architects. We cover so many important issues of the day for young interior designers, such as the importance of networking, finding the edges of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:08:20
Episode #33 - Interview with Bella Rizzo
In this episode of All-In Design, we speak with Bella Rizzo with Christopher Architecture & Interiors. We discuss Bella's navigation of internships, moving from commercial design to residential design, which immediately exposes the hosts as...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:02:37
Episode #32 - Interview with Melissa Sones
In this episode of All-In Design, we speak with Melissa Sones of Turnerbatson and continue our series of talking with junior interior designers. We discuss graduating during peak Covid, the scale of projects and the team involved to bring them ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:03:52
Episode #31 - Interview with Emily Raley
Join us on this episode of "All-In Design", where we interview Emily Raley of Davis Architects. We discuss Emily's interest in athletic design and also her love of the grandma's house aesthetic. We explore how she got into the industry, her pas...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:02:09
Episode #30 - Interview with Audrey Roy
In this episode of All-In Design, we speak with Audrey Roy of Nequette Architecture & Design. Even though this is a podcast about interior design, we do a deep dive into a discussion on sourdough. Turns out our hosts know very little on tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:00:15
Episode #29 - Interview with Bradley Logan
Join us on this episode of All-In Design, where we have a lively discussion with our local thespian, music man, bartender, and director of design at Lathan Associates - Bradley Logan. It's a fun discussion covering Bradley's meandering path to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:00:53
Episode #28 - Interview with Andrew Aho
In this episode (our longest episode to date), we talk with Andrew Aho with KPS Group, Inc. Andrew came into the studio bearing gifts, the never before heard of "Long Drink" and a photo of Chad from the past. With that as our beginning, we laun...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:01:36
Episode # 27 - Interview with Erin Griffo
In this episode, we interview Erin Griffo with Gresham Smith. Not to give away any spoilers, but she may or may not be married to one of the podcast hosts (not Chad). We had a great conversation covering healthcare design, empathetic design, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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54:30
Episode #26 - Interview with Ivy Schuster
In this episode of All-In Design, we speak with Ivy Schuster of Hatcher Schuster Interiors. We explore Ivy's interest in art and how that lead her into the interior design world, we talk about the transition from working in a design firm to own...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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39:41