Shilpa Amaram
PartnerSeminars By DesignShilpa Amaram is a business strategist, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in the millwork and furniture industry. After founding and growing a custom cabinet manufacturing company, she now develops continuing education programs and professional workshops for the design community through Seminars By Design.
Drawing from her background in manufacturing, operations, product specification, and business leadership, Shilpa specializes in translating complex technical topics into practical knowledge that helps designers make informed decisions and create better project outcomes.
Designing for Belonging: Cultural Sustainability and the Future of Interior Design
True sustainability extends beyond environmental impact. Cultural sustainability is essential in design. This session reveals how interior designers c
…True sustainability extends beyond environmental impact. Cultural sustainability is essential in design. This session reveals how interior designers can preserve heritage, support local craftsmanship, and foster belonging. Attendees will learn to nav
…True sustainability extends beyond environmental impact. Cultural sustainability is essential in design. This session reveals how interior designers can preserve heritage, support local craftsmanship, and foster belonging. Attendees will learn to navigate the boundary between cultural appreciation and appropriation while incorporating cultural influences with respect and purpose. Through real-world case studies, you will gain practical frameworks
…True sustainability extends beyond environmental impact. Cultural sustainability is essential in design. This session reveals how interior designers can preserve heritage, support local craftsmanship, and foster belonging. Attendees will learn to navigate the boundary between cultural appreciation and appropriation while incorporating cultural influences with respect and purpose. Through real-world case studies, you will gain practical frameworks to create authentic, community-centered spaces.
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Surface Strategy: Elevate Your Kitchen & Bath Specs
Surface finish decisions affect durability, maintenance, sustainability, occupant health, and long-term project performance, yet many specifications a
…Surface finish decisions affect durability, maintenance, sustainability, occupant health, and long-term project performance, yet many specifications are driven primarily by aesthetics. Through collaborative exercises, facilitated discussion, and smal
…Surface finish decisions affect durability, maintenance, sustainability, occupant health, and long-term project performance, yet many specifications are driven primarily by aesthetics. Through collaborative exercises, facilitated discussion, and small-group work, participants will use a surface finish decision framework to evaluate finish options across real-world kitchen and bath scenarios and leave with a practical tool for making more informed
…Surface finish decisions affect durability, maintenance, sustainability, occupant health, and long-term project performance, yet many specifications are driven primarily by aesthetics. Through collaborative exercises, facilitated discussion, and small-group work, participants will use a surface finish decision framework to evaluate finish options across real-world kitchen and bath scenarios and leave with a practical tool for making more informed finish selections.
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