Design District – All things Interior Design

About Design District – All things Interior Design

Design District is an Interior Design podcast hosted by Chicago’s River North Design District – the ultimate destination for interior design. On our podcast we cover a range of topics with interior designers and professionals from the industry.

Publisher

Design District

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2022

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   S5E3 - From Gallery to Gathering Space: Art in the Everyday with Guests Mike Miller, Emily Trausch, and Carlos Rivera

   In this episode of Design District, we explore how art moves beyond the gallery and becomes part of the spaces we live in every day. Featuring Mike Miller of CI Design + Build, Emily Trausch of JC Licht, and artist Carlos Rivera, this conversation examines how artwork, photography, color, framing, and interior planning work together to create homes that feel personal, collected, and deeply connected to the people who live in them. From considering art earlier in the design process to understanding how commissioned pieces, paint color, natural light, and placement shape the way artwork is experienced, these experts share how art can bring meaning, depth, and visual impact into everyday spaces. About CI Design + Build CI Design + Build is a Chicago-based design-build firm specializing in full-service custom renovations and luxury residential interiors. Founded by Michael Miller, the firm brings together architecture, interior design, construction, furnishings, and art procurement to create highly customized homes from concept through completion. About JC Licht JC Licht is a leading paint, wallpaper, window treatment, and home décor resource serving the Chicagoland area. Known for its Benjamin Moore paint expertise and in-store design support, JC Licht helps homeowners and design professionals select colors, wallcoverings, fabrics, and custom treatments that bring a space together with intention. About Carlos Rivera Carlos Rivera is a Chicago-based artist and photographer focused on fine art, interiors, architecture, portraits, and visual storytelling. His work explores composition, light, place, and the way photography can exist both as artwork and as part of a thoughtfully designed environment.

2. 

   5 Jun 2026

   S5E2 - Small Kitchens with Big Impact with Guests Laura O’Brien, Terese Poulos, and Gina Saran

   In this episode of Design District, we explore how small kitchens can deliver just as much impact as larger spaces when every design decision is made with intention. Featuring Laura O’Brien of O’Brien Harris, Terese Poulos of Relic Design, and Gina Saran of Precision Stone Design, this conversation examines how custom cabinetry, thoughtful space planning, and strategic material selections work together to maximize both function and visual impact. From avoiding common layout mistakes to creating kitchens that feel elevated, cohesive, and highly livable, these experts share what it really takes to make a small kitchen work. About O'Brien Harris O’Brien Harris is a Chicago-based kitchen design firm specializing in custom kitchens and cabinetry. Known for thoughtful space planning and highly personalized solutions, the firm creates kitchens that balance beauty, function, and craftsmanship while reflecting each client’s unique lifestyle. About Relic Design Relic Design is a Chicago interior design firm that creates timeless, livable interiors that blend thoughtful functionality with a layered, collected aesthetic, helping clients create homes that feel both elevated and deeply personal. About Precision Stone Design Precision Stone Design is a premier stone fabrication and installation company serving the Chicagoland area. Working closely with designers, architects, and homeowners, the company specializes in custom stone applications that combine technical expertise, craftsmanship, and exceptional material selection for residential and commercial projects.

3. 

   31 Mar 2026

   S5E1 — The Future of Design: Technology & Innovation with Guests Scott Dresner and Bianca Viola

   Host Sarah Colonna interviews Scott Dresner of Dresner Design and Bianca Viola of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery about how technology and innovation are transforming interior design and client expectations.

Who has been a guest on Design District – All things Interior Design

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Scott Dresner
• Bianca Viola
• Amy Kartheiser
• Janet Shiff
• Brynn Olson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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