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I make AI simple for interior designers — helping you cut through the noise, master the tools that matter, and design with more freedom and impact. Over 3,500 designers taught worldwide.
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Meet Stacy Thorwart
Stacy Thorwart is the founder of The Intelligent Designer, a global education platform helping interior designers integrate AI into every stage of their workflow.
Before launching her business in 2023, Stacy spent over a decade in the commercial interiors industry—most recently leading global AI strategy at the world’s largest office furniture manufacturer. There, she bridged IT, sales, marketing, and design to develop scalable frameworks for AI adoption and responsible innovation.
Through The Intelligent Designer, Stacy has trained more than 3,500 design professionals worldwide through online courses, workshops, and industry events. Her work sits at the intersection of design, technology, and business transformation—helping firms and individual practitioners use AI to accelerate concepts, enhance client deliverables, and streamline operations.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Stacy is known for translating complex AI capabilities into practical tools for the built environment. Her mission: to close the gap between possibility and implementation—empowering designers to work smarter, lead confidently, and stay ahead of what’s next.
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Get in TouchAs Seen & Heard
Designing for the Future with Steelcase
Presentation and panel discussion in partnership with the Steelcase Washington DC team.
Stark Rising Star Presentation
Featured presenter for Stark's national Rising Star program.
Everyday AI
Keynote presentation at ASID California Peninsula's Chapter Meeting.
Designing with AI
Keynote presentation at Minicon 2025 hosted on AI Avenue in Pittsburgh by Franklin Interiors.
MB Community Webinar
AI & Image Generation for Interior Designers. Guest Speaker.
Gather Blog Feature
Why A&D Firms Need AN Emerging Tech Committee. Article contibutor.Â
Philly Tech Week 2025
Guest panelist: The Journey Ahead, Part 2: Navigating the Next Wave of AI in Creative Design.
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Design Business Insider Podcast
Is AI Going to Kill the Design Industry? Guest interview with Dr. Clare LeRoy.Â
Pop Into Excellence 2025
Guest speaker. AI in Interior Design: How to Stay Ahead in a Rapidly Evolving Industry.
The Business of Beautiful Spaces Podcast
Ep. 65 -Let's Talk about Mastering AI in your Design Business with Stacy Thorwart from The Intelligent Designer.
Palazzo Blog Feature
AI and the Art of Interior Design: Applications, Challenges & Benefits
BKM OfficeWorks Podcast
Panelist ad podcast guest. The New Frontier: Exploring the AI Landscape
Decorators & Designers Association of Canada
A virtual presentation exploring how to harness the power of AI in your design career.
Texas State Interior Design Studio
Guest lecture on how to incorporate new AI tools for image generation into the interior design process.
Design Philadelphia Panel Discussion
The Journey Ahead: How AI is Impacting the Creative Process
Designing Success Podcast
Ep. 46 - How AI is Changing the Interior Design Industry with Stacy Thorwart.
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