Convo By Design®

Mar 09 2025 300 ep. 56 mins 38

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Convo By Design®, hosted by Josh Cooperman is dedicated to promoting the ideas of architects, artists, designers, tastemakers, and those making a difference in the way we live. Design is personal as is a good conversation. Copyright © Fusion Media, Inc. 2013-2025 All rights reserved.

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Midwest Sensibility and Hand-Crafted Design | 569 | Bailey Todd, White Cliff Studio

Mar 09 2025 63 mins

For the past 12 years, it has been a mission to bring you voices and stories of talent in design, architecture and the arts. There have been so many twists and turns over these past 12 years and many of you have been with me since the early days of the show. A few ideas that often come back to me when presenting these conversations. Two major themes are authenticity and suitability

WestEdge Wednesday | 569 | Is it Worth Saving: Iconic Architecture or an Old but Poor Representation

Mar 05 2025 60 mins

What makes an architectural work worth saving from the bulldozer? The architect? The style? The age? A famous past resident? How are preservation decisions made when historical considerations are in conflict with the rights of the current owner? What is the responsibility of the city and what municipal rules/regulations help address such discussions? Join this conversation with ind

A Philosophical Approach to Luxury and Design | 568 | Brittany Farinas, House of One

Mar 03 2025 70 mins

We often talk about luxury, the idea of luxury has so many different connotations, ideas and meaning. If I asked you to describe luxury in interiors design, what would you say? Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Monogram - It’s the details that define Monogram ThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience. Without steam,

The Design Messengers – LA on FIRE March 2025 | 566 | Designing for Disaster and The Build Back Better Paradox

Mar 01 2025 48 mins

The recent wildfires have shaken Angelenos to their core and rightly so. I imagine it is not dissimilar from those who have experienced fires in Hawaii, other parts of California or elsewhere. Or those who suffered through hurricanes, floods, wind events or any other major natural disaster. I think this was different. I’ve shared this story with you but for the sake of those new

WestEdge Wednesday | 567 | Color Mix: The Sherwin Williams 2025 Color Capsule Collection

Feb 25 2025 58 mins

I’m Josh Cooperman and this is a special edition of Convo By Design featuring all of the programming from the 2024 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair. We call these entries WestEdge Wednesday, a programming concept that will allow those of you who either didn’t make it to the show this year or, those who made it and are taking me up on my promise to share It with them again on

Exceptional Design And Knowledge From A Previous Career, Long Live the Pivot | 565 | Allison Handler of Allison Handler Design

Feb 24 2025 63 mins

The expectations many designers have don’t necessarily result once their careers begin. Often times, designers find their way into the business by starting in another field. And that makes for an interesting journey. I remember being in college and thinking about all of the things I wanted to do once I started my career. If you would have asked me during my time at Washington Sta

Leo Marmol, FAIA | 264 | Our February 2025 Convo By Design ICON Registry Inductee

Feb 19 2025 62 mins

You have been hearing the WestEdge Wednesday episodes since the beginning of the year and I do hope that you’re enjoying them. This months addition to the Convo By Design Icon Registry was heard on the WestEdge Wednesday series in 2024 following his appearance on a panel at the show in 2023. It is fascinating for me to have incredible creatives individually on the show and equall

WestEdge Wednesday | 563 | Sustainable Design: Does it Have to be All or Nothing?

Feb 18 2025 58 mins

I’m Josh Cooperman and this is a special edition of Convo By Design featuring all of the programming from the 2024 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair. We call these entries WestEdge Wednesday, a programming concept that will allow those of you who either didn’t make it to the show this year or, those who made it and are taking me up on my promise to share It with them again on

KBIS is Coming and This is Everything You Need to Know | 562 | Brian Pagel, EVP – Emerald

Feb 17 2025 64 mins

In one week from today, KBIS will be hitting Las Vegas with the force and impact you might expect from the worlds greatest kitchen and bath show. Yes, there are others. And, yes, they are great… But this one is my favorite. And you’re about to find out why. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Monogram - It’s the details that

WestEdge Wednesday | 561 | Authenticity Vs. Dupes: Honor and Respect for Design and Those Who Craft Original Work

Feb 11 2025 56 mins

There are stories, you have no doubt heard them or seen them for yourself on Instagram or the websites offering dupes of almost everything for less. There are many reasons why the copy-market thrives and why some creatives feel that they are entitled to change it a small detail and call it their own. Is the value in the look of it for less, or paying a bit extra and knowing you hav