
Episode 103: Creating A Home Through Function-First Design With Interior Designer Allison Campbell (Park City, UT)
Ted speaks with Allison Campbell, founder of Allison Campbell Design in Utah. By building trust with her clients and practicing strong communication, Allison has scaled her interior design business to new heights. She shares with Ted how she tailors a design to each client’s personality, and the simple tricks she uses to keep each project unique. Her approach is focused on creating a welcoming and functional feel in every home, regardless of the style or design preferences. She shares her passion for her work and the excitement she feels every day, even in the mundane aspects of the job. Allison believes in constantly learning and growing in her field and encourages others to embrace failure and continue educating themselves.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- [01:10] Introduction and Anticipation
- [04:10] The Value and the Role of the Interior Designer as an Advocate
- [08:45] Communication and Decision-Making
- [12:00] Budgeting and Prioritizing in Design
- [15:55] The Importance of a Design Book
- [18:20] Creating a Feel in Every Home
- [21:50] Building Trust and Collaboration
- [26:20] The Designer’s Problem-Solving Role
- [28:25] Creating Unique and Personalized Homes
- [30:20] Overcoming Intimidation and Building Trust
- [34:40] Passion and Excitement in the Field
- [42:50] Involve an interior designer immediately
- [44:15] Exciting projects
- [46:00] Continual Learning and Embracing Failure
- [48:25] The Importance of Education
- [49:25] The project that you’ve reflected on most
- [52:25] Getting in touch
CONNECT WITH GUEST
Allison Campbell | Allison Campbell Design
KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE
- “Communication, whether it’s positive or negative, is key throughout.”
- “Everybody has versions of the same personality.”
- “I remind myself, wait, I can do this. Like, they’re coming to me because I know what I’m doing.”
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