Paul Skelton
13 July 2025
44m 29s
Joining the Design Conversation: Susie Rumbold on Collaboration Between Integrators and Interior Designers
00:00
44:29
Paul Skelton
13 July 2025
44m 29s
00:00
44:29
Interior designer, educator, and former president of the British Institute of Interior Design, Susie Rumbold from Tessuto joins Master Integrator to explore one of the most overlooked partnerships in residential design — the relationship between interior designers and technology integrators.
In this episode, Susie shares what makes collaboration work (and what makes it fall apart), how to build mutual respect across disciplines, and why integrators must learn to listen. From the dangers of overengineering and built-in obsolescence to the quiet joy of switching on a table lamp, this wide-ranging conversation gets to the heart of what great design and great technology can achieve — when they’re allowed to work together.
If you're an integrator looking to build stronger relationships with designers, or a designer curious about smart home technology, this episode will give you the insights — and inspiration — to join the design conversation.
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