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A Better Way with Katherine D'Zmura Friedman, Co-Founder of Thumbprint

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Can technology revolutionize the office furniture industry? Join us on the Trend Report as we explore this question with Katherine D'Zmura Friedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Thumbprint. Katherine shares her innovative vision of transforming the design and specification process for commercial furniture through a groundbreaking cloud-based platform. Get ready to discover how advancements in AI and automation are setting the stage for a seismic shift in the industry, promising to alleviate the immense stress associated with furniture design.
We also unpack the intricacies of creating a universal data model to streamline product options from myriad manufacturers, despite varying terminologies. Learn how Thumbprint's cloud-based solutions offer designers unprecedented flexibility and accessibility, even on portable devices like iPads, bridging the gap between sales and design. This integrated approach not only simplifies workflows but also enhances collaboration, allowing designers to meet tight deadlines and unrealistic client expectations with greater ease.
Finally, delve into Thumbprint’s powerful features, from photorealistic 3D room drawings to detailed bills of materials and executive summaries. Katherine passionately discusses her journey and dedication to the furniture industry, reflecting on the satisfaction of seeing a project come together flawlessly. With Thumbprint, A&D firms, dealers, and manufacturers can expect to shorten project cycles, improve client engagement, and elevate the overall design experience.
If you share a love for innovation and craftsmanship in office furniture design, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Katherine:

Thumbprint Furniture - https://www.thumbprintfurniture.com/
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-d-zmura-friedman-18884962/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thumbprintfurniture/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thumbprintfurniture/


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Chapters

1. Technology and Industry Disruption in Furniture (00:00:00)

2. Evolving the Furniture Design Process (00:07:11)

3. Design Process and Aesthetics Optimization (00:14:21)

4. Furniture Design Software Features and Launch (00:25:04)

5. Passion for Furniture Industry Journey (00:34:57)

157 episodes

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Can technology revolutionize the office furniture industry? Join us on the Trend Report as we explore this question with Katherine D'Zmura Friedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Thumbprint. Katherine shares her innovative vision of transforming the design and specification process for commercial furniture through a groundbreaking cloud-based platform. Get ready to discover how advancements in AI and automation are setting the stage for a seismic shift in the industry, promising to alleviate the immense stress associated with furniture design.
We also unpack the intricacies of creating a universal data model to streamline product options from myriad manufacturers, despite varying terminologies. Learn how Thumbprint's cloud-based solutions offer designers unprecedented flexibility and accessibility, even on portable devices like iPads, bridging the gap between sales and design. This integrated approach not only simplifies workflows but also enhances collaboration, allowing designers to meet tight deadlines and unrealistic client expectations with greater ease.
Finally, delve into Thumbprint’s powerful features, from photorealistic 3D room drawings to detailed bills of materials and executive summaries. Katherine passionately discusses her journey and dedication to the furniture industry, reflecting on the satisfaction of seeing a project come together flawlessly. With Thumbprint, A&D firms, dealers, and manufacturers can expect to shorten project cycles, improve client engagement, and elevate the overall design experience.
If you share a love for innovation and craftsmanship in office furniture design, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Katherine:

Thumbprint Furniture - https://www.thumbprintfurniture.com/
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-d-zmura-friedman-18884962/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thumbprintfurniture/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thumbprintfurniture/


Connect with Sid:

www.sidmeadows.com
Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows
Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Technology and Industry Disruption in Furniture (00:00:00)

2. Evolving the Furniture Design Process (00:07:11)

3. Design Process and Aesthetics Optimization (00:14:21)

4. Furniture Design Software Features and Launch (00:25:04)

5. Passion for Furniture Industry Journey (00:34:57)

157 episodes

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