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ONE CONNECTED WORKFLOWFrom brief to completion.

Explore the parts of Workspace through the way an interior project actually moves.

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01
Project

Set the work up properly.

Project Setup & TemplatesBrief & IntakeTimeline & tasksShared calendarsTeam & timeAI Design Assistant
02
Design

Develop and approve every idea.

Room boardsMood boards3D ModelsClient reviewInteractive floor plans
03
Finance

Keep the commercial picture live.

Live budgetInvoices & paymentsTime & profitability
04
Procurement

Move selections into delivery.

Specifications & FF&ECustom joineryTrade requestsOrders & installation
05
Completion

Close with a useful record.

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SolutionsResourcesPricing
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AI assistant for interior designers

Ask the project anything.

AI assistant for interior designers helps you get answers from the work already inside your project, then use the same assistant for design standards, materials, technical questions and everyday studio work.

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PROJECT AWARE

Start with the context already in the workspace.

Ask about the project without pasting the brief, rewriting the task list or explaining which products have already been selected.

TASKS12 active
FF&E24 selections
CLIENT DECISIONS3 waiting
BUDGET2 items need attention
MEETING8 follow up tasks
BRIEFResidential apartment
ASK DESIGN INDEX

What should I catch up on today?

Saint Germain Apartment
TODAY, THE MAIN ITEMS ARE
  1. Final design approval remains in progress
  2. Electrical coordination is still open
  3. Two procurement items need confirmation
  4. One client decision is waiting for follow up

PROJECT QUESTIONS

Ask what is happening without opening every page.

Get a quick view of stages, tasks, decisions, issues and outstanding work from the context already connected to the project.

THE DESIGN INDEXWhat should I catch up on today?
  • Final approval remains in progress
  • Electrical coordination is open
  • Two procurement items need confirmation
  • One client decision needs follow up
Saint Germain ApartmentTasksClient review
PROJECT ATTENTION4 items
01Final approval still in progressClient review
02Electrical coordination outstandingTasks
03Installation planning incompleteTimeline
04Procurement decisions need attentionProcurement
Items are surfaced from the current project record for your review.
YOU ASKED

Where does the team stand this week?

SW
SarahFloor finish planPlumbing coordination
3 active tasks
AH
AnnaMaterial sourcingKitchen concept
2 active tasks
EM
ElenaSamplesClient follow up
2 active tasks
TeamTasksTimeline

SUMMARISE

Turn a long project into the answer you need now.

Ask for a concise summary of the brief, project status, decisions, meetings or outstanding work instead of searching through every record yourself.

PROJECT BRIEFSaint Germain ApartmentProject details
Household · Lifestyle · Scope · Budget · Programme
BRIEF SUMMARYResidential apartment in Paris for two adults.
Priorities
Durable materials, concealed storage, warm contemporary direction
Key spaces
Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
MEETING TRANSCRIPTClient design review38 minutes
MEETING SUMMARYConversation, compressed into the working record.
3 decisions6 action items2 client follow ups

DRAFT

Draft the message without re explaining the project.

Use the project's current context to help prepare emails, follow ups and project communication.

ASSISTANT

The stone sample still needs confirmation before the contractor meeting.

YOU ASKED

Draft an email to the client summarising what still needs approval before Friday.

DRAFT EMAILProject context
SUBJECTItems requiring approval before Friday

Hi Victoria,

Before Friday, we still need confirmation on:

  • Dining pendant
  • Primary bedroom stone
  • Living room rug

The lighting layout has already been approved, so no action is needed there.

Saint Germain ApartmentFF&EClient ReviewTasks

You should not need to remember where every detail lives.

Ask the question. The assistant can use the project context around it.

FF&EDining pendant
DECISION3 waiting
TASKApproval follow up
ASK DESIGN INDEXWhat still needs client approval?
THE DESIGN INDEXThree selections are waiting

The dining pendant, primary bedroom stone and living room rug still need approval. The lighting layout is already approved.

DESIGN KNOWLEDGE

Keep everyday design questions at your fingertips.

Ask about dimensions, materials, lighting, durability, sustainability and common technical considerations without leaving the workspace.

GENERAL GUIDANCE

Typical seat height

≈ 380 to 430 mm

Accessible or comfort height applications may require a greater height depending on the project and applicable standards.

Verify project requirements, manufacturer guidance and local regulations where applicable.
MATERIAL COMPARISON

Which upholstery would be better for a busy family living room?

PERFORMANCE LINEN BLEND

+ Softer, natural character

+ Stain resistant treatments available

+ Suitable options for heavy domestic use

BOUCLÉ

+ Tactile and visually rich

− Can catch more debris

− Maintenance depends on fibre

Compare durabilityMaintenanceRepairabilityReplacement cycle
WHEN COMPARING MATERIALS
01Durability02Repairability03Recycled content04VOC emissions05Local availability06Replacement cycle07Maintenance08End of life

PROJECT CONTEXT + DESIGN KNOWLEDGE

Ask what works with the design already selected.

Bring the products, colours and materials already inside the room together with broader design guidance to shape a practical direction.

LIVING ROOM FF&E
Cashmere rugBurnt caramel
SofaMuted teddy
Lounge chairsLight grey bouclé
Dining tableDark oak
Side tablesOff white, purple veining
LightingGlass and metal
PROJECT CONTEXT+DESIGN KNOWLEDGE
WALL COLOUR DIRECTION

Warm, quiet and connected to the room.

Warm beige
Balances the grey upholstery
Light caramel
Builds on the rug and oak tones
Soft taupe
Stays quiet beside the marble

Supports the caramel and oak tones without competing with the stone veining and grey upholstery.

ONE USEFUL ANSWER

Two kinds of context, one place to ask.

The assistant combines the records already connected to the project with practical design knowledge, then keeps the response ready for your review.

PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Brief
Tasks
FF&E
Rooms
Decisions
ASK DESIGN INDEXWhat works with the FF&E already selected?

One useful answer, shaped by the room and broader design considerations.

DESIGN KNOWLEDGE
Dimensions
Materials
Lighting
Sustainability
Technical guidance

DESIGNER IN CONTROL

Context when you need it. Judgment stays with you.

Use the assistant to find, explain, draft and summarise faster, then review the answer before it becomes part of the project.

Permission scopedProject records stay connected to the people allowed to see them.

Technical guidance remains general. Confirm project requirements with manufacturers, consultants and applicable local regulations.

AI DESIGN ASSISTANT

Keep the answer close to the project.

Ask about the work, draft what comes next and get design guidance without leaving the workspace.

Start free Explore the workspace
Saint Germain ApartmentASK DESIGN INDEX

What should I focus on today?

3 items need attention
01Client approval
02Electrical coordination
03Stone sample

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