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I'm your host, Alexandra Tseffos, and welcome to The Design Pop, a podcast for dealer designers! The world of the dealer designer is changing and now more than ever, this community plays an ever-increasing role in the success of projects. These designers possess a wealth of knowledge and passion for furniture and design, but it seems this group is often left unrecognized.
As the industry evolves, there is a growing recognition of the value of this role, leading to more opportunities for empowerment. Join me as I share my experiences as a designer, trainer, and consultant to help this community build more influence and recognition - this is the first step in building a community of dealers designers that are focused on learning, improving their craft, and growing their careers.
Whether you're a furniture enthusiast or just curious about growing and learning more to apply to your own career. I'm glad you're here.
Join me as we harness the power of the design community to explore these important topics in the world of design.
The Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production.
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- POP In: Are You a Linchpin or a Bottleneck? · 11 min · Aflevering 53Are you a linchpin or a bottleneck? Alexandra reflects on how AI, evolving technology, and changing workplace dynamics are challenging designers to rethink their roles. It's a…
- POP In: Steven Jenkins, Configura Experience 2026 · 19 min · Aflevering 52Alexandra sits down with Configura CEO Steven Jenkins to discuss what attendees can expect from Experience Cincinnati and how the event has evolved over the years.
- Designing a Life of Service | Julie Sayers of encompas · 33 min · Aflevering 51Julie’s story is a powerful reminder that a career in design can lead in unexpected directions. And that sometimes the best way forward is to say "yes" and figure out the details…
- We Get to Write Our Own Story | Heather Ashley of Cove Creek · 39 min · Aflevering 50In this episode, Alexandra is joined by Heather Ashley who shares her experience building Cove Creek through relationships, word of mouth, continuous learning, and a commitment…
- Pop In: Why Great Designers Keep Learning · 13 min · Aflevering 49Summer 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 that…
- POP into Excellence is back and it's FREE · 11 min · Aflevering 48Designers are expected to think, communicate, adapt, and balance creativity—all while continuing to deliver exceptional client experiences and accurate project execution. POP…
- From Busywork to Better Work | Kieran Luke of Cerulean · 46 min · Aflevering 47What happens when a former consultant, startup operator, and self-described “anxious overachiever” discovers the contract furniture industry for the first time?
- POP In: Five Years In and Still Asking Questions · 14 min · Aflevering 46The Design POP is FIVE years old! Celebrate with us and see what events and webinars are coming soon.
- POP In: What 800 Designers Taught Me · 12 min · Aflevering 45This episode is less about answers and more about observations. After hosting two recent Design POP webinars with designers—Alexandra reflects on personality tendencies, designer…
- Configura’s New CEO | A Conversation with Steven Jenkins · 38 min · Aflevering 44Before officially stepping into his new role as CEO at Configura, Steven Jenkins reconnects with Alexandra to share his full-circle journey from early employee to global…
- Strategist by Day, Artist by Night | Designer Duality with Rebekah Jacobi of Pivot Interiors · 45 min · Aflevering 43“If my sophomore-in-college self realized how much fun I’m having jamming out to an Excel spreadsheet right now, I would be on the floor.” Design leader by day. Watercolor artist…
- A Career Shaped by Strengths, Not Job Titles | Chad Bewley of Freeform · 45 min · Aflevering 42Chad Bewley has spent nearly three decades at the same dealership (Freeform) and he’s built a career many designers would envy. He found success without a traditional design…
- The Joy of Saying "Done" · 8 min · Aflevering 41As 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 simple…
- The Renegade Mindset with Amy Jo Martin, Live at Configura's Experience 2025 · 24 min · Aflevering 40In 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 · 35 min · Aflevering 39We 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 · 47 min · Aflevering 38In this episode, Alexandra Tseffos breaks down the results of her latest dealer designer survey, which drew responses from nearly 175 professionals across the industry. She also…
- What happens when you bet on yourself? | Christine Crawford of Alfred Williams & Company · 47 min · Aflevering 37In this inspiring episode, Alexandra sits down with Christine Crawford, Design Manager at Alfred Williams & Company in Nashville and MillerKnoll’s Designer of the Year. Christine…
- POP into Excellence: Building a Design Career You Love with Brittney Herrera · 1 u 10 min · Aflevering 36In this episode, designer, author, and Thunder Egg founder Brittney Herrera shares her personal journey through the design industry—from internships and dealership work to…
- How Designers Can Lead From Within with Jennifer Evans of Hyphn · 51 min · Aflevering 35In 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 through…
- The Office Furniture Girl: Building Credibility in Furniture, One Post at a Time · 50 min · Aflevering 34On this episode of The Design POP Podcast, host Alexandra Tseffos sits down with Erica Jaffe—Creative Director & Ancillary Specialist at Benhar Office Interiors, and…
