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This Webinar is happening Monday! CET Template Files Revisited: What to Include (and What to Avoid) As CET evolves with new features, it’s essential to continually assess and refine your template files. This is a topic we keep revisiting because staying up to date can greatly impact efficiency and workflow. ? Join Alexandra Tseffos & THE Template Queen, Kaylie Tucker, for an open discussion on how designers are adapting their templates to make the most of CET’s latest capabilities. Feel free to participate, ask questions, and share insights! If you’d like to contribute by showcasing your own CET template file (.cmdrw),?let us know ([email protected])—we’d love to feature your approach! Register here: https://lnkd.in/geqG5YDn

Hey subscribers, did you know that the POP into Excellence 2024 recordings are live on thedesignpop.com? As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited for more powerful sessions, actionable insights, and connections that will help us continue to grow our brands and careers. Our session line up will be released soon - stay tuned for more information! If you want to be involved, you can always shoot us a note [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/gwCWk6em

Mark your calendars: POP into Excellence returns May 5-16! Our professional development sessions will feature how to collaborate with A&D, AI use for dealer designers, leveraging independent designers, and even a 101 introduction to the industry - along with technology sessions! Stay tuned for the full lineup of topics and speakers. Registration opens April 1. Thank you to our title sponsor?OFS?for your partnership and dedication to the dealer design community. We couldn’t do this without you! #popintoexcellence

Do you know how to separate "layers" in CET to be able to provide options like multiple fabrics or finishes in your renderings? In this video, Alexandra Tseffos shows how to use Edit Graphics to make more parts of your furniture models editable. For over 800 of our other videos – including the only self-paced courses in CET’s new UI – join thedesignpop.com today! #thedesignpop #commercialdesign #commercialinteriordesign #commercialinteriordesigners #commercialdesigners #interiordesigners

Dealers and manufacturers handle order data every day, yet many still rely on outdated processes that introduce errors and inefficiencies. XML provides a standardized way to transfer data between tools like CET, Spec, and Worksheet, ensuring a seamless workflow—yet many manufacturers still revert to PDFs, forcing dealerships to rekey orders manually. This webinar which is co-hosted by Techbox Collective will explore why XML is essential, how it impacts both dealers and manufacturers differently, and what can be done to streamline order processing. Join us as we break down the process, highlight real-world examples, and discuss how staying in XML longer can save time, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.?Register now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/geqG5YDn

The Design POP received an email from a designer asking the following about using CET with multiple floors: "When a project has multiple floors, is there a certain square footage you go by where you'd have the floors saved on separate files vs all the floors saved in one master file? For example, if the floor plan is over 10k sq ft, the file will run slower so you wouldn't want 3 floor plans with furniture applied in one file." Alexandra Tseffos shared her opinion with the designer - that opinion generally includes always putting each floor it it's own CET file. BUT, what would you do? What are your best practices? We all do better when we all do better, so let's talk about it! If you have lingering questions on other best practices involving design technology, let us know: [email protected] Sometimes these questions get so much attention that it makes sense to add the topic to a free monthly webinar. Our upcoming webinar is in partnership with Techbox Collective on Why XML matters to Dealerships & Manufacturers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/geqG5YDn

Designers - Are you using AI to increase your skills? What will you to do be BOLD or DANGEROUS, in the words of Shawn Kanungo? Please share what is working (or not working) for you in the comments!

Did you know that The Design POP is the only place offering self-paced CET training in the new user interface? Both our beginner and intermediate level courses have now been updated with the new UI. That’s over 145+ new UI videos, all up-to-date so that you can follow along while using CET! Heads up: We still have our 200+ CET beginner - advanced videos from versions pre-15.0 available for training and searchable reference too. Thanks to CAD Trainer Guy, LLC, Cate Sword Consulting + Design, Konvergent Solutions, Paloma + Co, & Silent T Consulting for bringing these courses to life! Not a subscriber? Join us for as little as $50/month to start learning today: thedesignpop.com/pricing #thedesignpop #cetcommercialinteriors #commercialdesign #commercialinteriordesign #commercialinteriordesigners #commercialdesigners

Last week Cyncly joined our Monthly Webinar to talk about Worksheet (including the main event: Cut Sheets Pro), which turned out to be a very hot topic! It's definitely worthy of a recap, so check out this snippet for a bit of Worksheet wisdom from Amy Edington. POP subscribers, the full recording is available in your Member Portal under Webinars & Interviews! If you are not a subscriber and would like more information on The Design POP, please contact us: https://lnkd.in/g_3QdfQf To learn more about what's new in Worksheet, check out the most recent release notes https://lnkd.in/gX8jGhGh #thedesignpop #cyncly #designtechnology #commercialdesign #commercialinteriordesign #commercialinteriordesigners #commercialdesigners #designindustry

We have not just one, but two new podcast episodes for you to check out! ?? ???????????????????? ?????? ????????????????, ???????????????? ???????? ???????? ??????????????: Alexandra Tseffos reflects on the milestones of 2024 sharing her vision for a bold, inspiring, and connected 2025 with The Design POP. Link to Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gicj6JJy ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????? Rob Kirkbride: Alexandra sat down with the Editor in Chief of officeinsight magazine at #CETX for a lively, thoughtful conversation about the industry. Link to Applet Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gixcR-PX To find links to Spotify & Audible: https://lnkd.in/g4aRWVUG