Using AI in Your Design Studio: A Practical Introduction
Etch
Instructor Jessica Nelson, May 13, 2026; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST. Online
May 13, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
Online

Most designers know AI has the potential to upgrade their work process—but figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming. In this practical session, Jessica Nelson, co-founder of AI for Interiors and principal of Etch Design Group, makes it simple by breaking down how AI shows up in a real design studio and clarifying how to start using it with confidence. She’ll focus on where AI can support daily workflows, and illustrate ways to utilize Claude for writing, communication and business tasks. Using a simple three-lane framework, she’ll walk through real examples drawn from active studio projects, demonstrating how these tools can streamline operations and save time. She will also introduce four image-generation tools designers are using right now—Nano Banana, Google Mixboard, Adobe Firefly and Archsynth—explaining the advantages of each.

Every example in this session is drawn from real studio work. No technical background is required—just a willingness to explore new tools and leave with several clear starting points you can apply immediately.

In this class, attendees will learn:
- How Claude fits into a design firm workflow across creative exploration, business operations and client communication
- How to write prompts that get specific, useful results instead of generic ones
- What Nano Banana, Google Mixboard, Adobe Firefly and Archsynth do, and how designers are using them
- How to pick the right tool for the right task without juggling too much tech at once

After this class, attendees will have:
- A clear picture of where Claude fits into your day-to-day work
- A working understanding of four visual AI tools and when to use each one
- Ready-to-use sample prompts for the most time-consuming tasks
- A simple starting point you can act on that same week

Additional Information:
This workshop is conducted through Zoom webinar. All you need to join is reliable internet access and computer speakers with good volume.

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Jessica Nelson is the co-founder of AI for Interiors and principal of Etch Design Group, a nationally recognized interior design firm based in Austin, Texas. With over two decades of experience in both technology and design, she helps interior design firms implement practical AI systems that feel natural, not technical. She is known for making AI approachable, clear and directly applicable to real studio life.