AI As Your Thinking Partner: How Interior Designers Can Work Smarter with Artificial Intelligence
Unlock AI’s potential to streamline your workflow and elevate your design business.
AI isn’t just for tech professionals, it’s a powerful ally for interior designers who want to work more efficiently, creatively, and confidently. In this hands-on, design-specific session, you’ll discover how to use AI as a thinking partner to support and elevate your studio practice.
Learn how AI can simplify daily admin, improve client communication, and generate impactful marketing content, all while maintaining your personal design voice. Real-world case studies will show how fellow interior designers are already integrating AI into their workflow to save time and add value.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Participants will gain:
- A clear understanding of what AI can — and can’t — do for interior designers
- Practical ways to use AI to manage studio admin, client communication, and content creation
- Real-world case studies of how interior designers are successfully applying AI in practice
- Tools to support brand-building, marketing, and social media content
- Confidence to start experimenting with AI in your own business
- A downloadable prompt guide to keep and use after the session
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
A guide to using AI effectively, including a set of ready-to-customise template prompts for key areas of your business.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is ideal for interior designers who are:
- Curious about AI but unsure where to start
- Looking to streamline day-to-day tasks and free up time for creativity
- Keen to stay competitive by adopting smart, future-focused tools
- Interested in learning from real-life examples and practical applications
Whether you’re working solo or leading a team, this session will help you start using AI with purpose and clarity.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Julia Begbie is the founder of Recipe for a Room, a consultancy providing strategic business coaching and professional skills training for ambitious interior designers. She brings over 25 years of experience from a dual career: leading a successful design practice serving high-net-worth clients and acting as Director of Development at KLC School of Design. Julia is also a qualified educator (PGCert).
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Additional Information
The advertised price does not include VAT.
Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked.
BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout.
Attendance to this event equals 1.5 hours of Structured CPD.
If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.
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