How We Navigate Design Post Pandemic

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s crazy to think that it’s been almost three years since the world shut down due to the pandemic. There’s no denying that the interior design industry has been greatly affected in many ways over the last three years. Today Joann and Kelly share how they kept their projects flowing, their clients happy, and overcame endless challenges throughout the pandemic. Tune in to this episode to learn how Joann and Kelly navigated the pandemic and where the interior design industry stands today.</span></p> <p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[02:50] Why customer communication and transparency are so important for Joann and Kelly. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[04:46] Why having your design team involved at the start of a project is a good idea. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[05:30] How Joann and Kelly’s team works together to manage every step of each project. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[09:40] Maintaining relationships with trusted vendors and manufacturers in today’s design industry. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[18:33] Joann and Kelly share how trying new products and materials can really pay off. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[22:10] How Joann and Kelly adapted to longer turnaround times for product installs or shipping delays. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[27:30] Important Announcements.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Making sure your clients enter a project with realistic expectations and understanding of lead times will p