"The process is not often as linear as we [designers] would like it to be, and at times we even get slightly cut out, and something comes out on the other side that wasn't really what we were expecting,"
"To have a better quality product, communication is very much needed,"
"If you're spending a bit more money on good quality furniture, flooring, whatever it might be, arguably, it should last a lot longer, and so it's much better value."
Design and production of hotels and restaurants rely on collaboration between designers and makers, but procurement intermediaries often control budgets and execution. Procurement agents frequently prioritize cost savings over design quality, which can result in end products that diverge from original visions and sometimes exclude designers from implementation. Improved communication between designers and makers enhances product quality. Investing more upfront in durable, well-designed furniture and finishes reduces lifecycle costs and environmental impact by minimizing replacements and maintenance. Short-term cost-cutting can increase long-term maintenance expenses. Designers have been slow to adopt AI, though AI can accelerate bespoke furniture design for large-scale projects.
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