Shundra Harris
OwnerSeminars By DesignShundra Harris, FASID, RID, NCIDQ, is an award-winning interior designer, educator, and business leader with a unique background spanning engineering, design, and professional education. Beginning her career in computer engineering and telecommunications, she brings a systems-thinking approach to design that integrates innovation, functionality, and human-centered solutions.
As Founder and Principal of Shundra Harris Interiors and Owner of Seminars By Design, Shundra has dedicated her career to advancing the interior design profession through practice, education, leadership, and mentorship. A Fellow of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a longtime leader within the organization, she is a sought-after speaker and instructor known for translating complex technical topics into practical, actionable knowledge for design professionals.
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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