Jennifer Hutton
Principal Designer and Creative DirectorGrau Design StudioJennifer Hutton is the Creative Director and Principal Designer at Grau Design Studio and clients in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area with a special emphasis on kitchens and bathrooms. Her early years began in Buffalo, NY where she was the top kitchen designer at her firm, ultimately setting her up for future success and leading to awards such as the coveted NKBA Thirty Under 30 class of 2020, Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, KBDN Innovator award, Professional Remodeler’s Forty under 40, and multiple features in Forbes Magazine, among others with national reach. At one time, Jennifer also operated her own freelance firm, HuttonHouse Interiors and simultaneously taught a kitchen and bath design course at her alma mater, Villa Maria College, an NKBA affiliated school. Today, Jennifer sits on the SKS Design Council and is a member of the Modenus Media DesignHounds while continuing her education with the NKBA’s micro-accreditation program. She also spearheads various outreach and volunteer erfforts through the building company from which the Studio was born. In her free time, Jennifer loves to experiment with baking and is often found running.
Nurturing Collaboration: How Designers and Builders Can Meet Each Other’s Expectations (Available Live + On Demand)
In an effort to bridge the gap between design and construction, this session will dive into the specifics of how designers and builders/contractors ca…In an effort to bridge the gap between design and construction, this session will dive into the specifics of how designers and builders/contractors can work together to create a collaborative environment. This session illustrates how to overcome the …In an effort to bridge the gap between design and construction, this session will dive into the specifics of how designers and builders/contractors can work together to create a collaborative environment. This session illustrates how to overcome the disconnect between designers and builders, illustrated with real-life examples, tips, tricks, and firsthand experience. This session will focus on effective communication among all parties involved in…In an effort to bridge the gap between design and construction, this session will dive into the specifics of how designers and builders/contractors can work together to create a collaborative environment. This session illustrates how to overcome the disconnect between designers and builders, illustrated with real-life examples, tips, tricks, and firsthand experience. This session will focus on effective communication among all parties involved in a project, helping attendees better articulate and market their own value while understanding the value of others. It will also explore the building process to illustrate key construction timeline needs, offering practical ways to set expectations and prepare for common questions.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
