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SUMMARY:Perspectives US/UK - Thought Leadership Exchange | Session 1
DESCRIPTION:PERSPECTIVES: HOW WE DESIGN\nTaste\, Influence & the Making of a Point of View\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026\n11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM UK\nVirtual | Live UK/US Interactive Workshop \nModerated by Veronika Miller\, Founder of Designhounds \nWhat makes a designer’s work distinctly their own? \nIs it personal taste\, cultural influences\, years of experience\, or the confidence to challenge convention? And in a world of endless inspiration\, rapidly changing trends\, AI-generated interiors and increasingly interchangeable design\, how do we develop and protect a point of view that is genuinely our own? \nJoin us for the inaugural virtual conversation in Designhounds Perspectives: UK/US\, featuring two creative voices whose careers have been defined by their distinctive perspectives. \nMEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS \nPatti Carpenter | USA\nFounder\, Carpenter + Company \nAn internationally recognized designer\, global trend forecaster and creative strategist\, Patti brings decades of experience spanning fashion\, interiors\, color\, materials and global artisan traditions. Her work explores the intersection of culture\, craftsmanship and commerce\, offering a unique perspective on how influences become trends and how designers can develop a creative voice that goes beyond them. \nKate Watson-Smyth | UK\nFounder\, Mad About The House \nAn award-winning interiors journalist\, bestselling author and influential voice in British design\, Kate is known for her thoughtful\, practical and refreshingly independent approach to interiors. Through her writing\, books and commentary\, she has encouraged designers and homeowners alike to look beyond passing trends and develop spaces that reflect their own personalities\, experiences and ways of living. \nTHE CONVERSATION \nTogether\, Patti and Kate will explore how personal experiences\, fashion\, culture\, travel and creative influences shape the way we see and design the world. \nWe’ll discuss the differences and similarities between British and American design sensibilities\, the relationship between instinct and process\, and why developing a recognizable point of view matters more than ever. \nWe’ll also consider some of the challenges facing today’s design professionals: the influence of social media\, the temptation to follow trends\, the growing role of AI\, and the pressure to adapt a personal design identity to every client’s expectations. \nHow do we remain curious and open to new ideas without losing our own creative voice? \nAnd how does a distinctive perspective become a professional advantage? \nThis isn’t a webinar. It’s an open conversation between two design cultures\, with opportunities for our audience to contribute questions\, share experiences and bring their own perspectives to the discussion. \nABOUT PERSPECTIVES \nPerspectives is a Designhounds program connecting design professionals across borders through curated conversations\, experiences and meaningful industry relationships. \nOur UK/US exchange began in London in October 2026\, continues through a series of virtual conversations exploring how we design\, work\, source and see the future\, and culminates with an in-person gath
URL:https://designhounds.com/event/perspectives-us-uk-thought-leadership-exchange-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Perspectives
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