Season 7 of The Interior Collective is brought to you by Materio.

An operating system built specifically for design projects—from start to finish. That’s what Materio is.
From concept to handoff, client billing to procurement—it’s one connected workflow. Try it for free.
It’s intuitive. It’s fast. The Interior Collective listeners get 50% off their first month. Just head to getmaterio.com to claim the offer.

Subscribe now at patreon.com/theinteriorcollective

Welcome back to The Interior Collective. I’m your host, Anastasia Casey — and if you’ve ever felt like running the business side of your design studio is harder than the actual design work, you are not alone.

That’s why I’m so excited to be joined today by Mary Beth Chau, co-founder of Materio — the first end-to-end project delivery system designed specifically for interior design and build teams. Materio brings together visual-first project management and real-time financial clarity in one connected workflow — from concept to client presentation, procurement to install.

In this conversation, we’re digging into what makes Materio different from clunky legacy platforms, how it helps designers make smarter decisions faster, and what it looks like to finally have one beautiful, intuitive system that handles both the creative and the business side of your projects.

If you’ve been stuck between tools that feel overly corporate, overly complicated, or just… not built for you — this episode might just change the way you run your studio. That’s why I’m genuinely excited (and proud) to introduce you to Materio.

Season 6 of The Interior Collective is brought to you by Materio.

An operating system built specifically for design projects—from start to finish. That’s what Materio is.
From concept to handoff, client billing to procurement—it’s one connected workflow. Try it for free.
It’s intuitive. It’s fast. The Interior Collective listeners get 50% off their first month. Just head to getmaterio.com to claim the offer.

Subscribe now at patreon.com/theinteriorcollective

Welcome back to The Interior Collective, where we go behind the business of interior design with the most compelling voices in our industry. I’m your host, Anastasia Casey.

Today’s guest is a force of creative energy and intention—Jessica Schuster, the visionary behind Jessica Schuster Design, based right in the heart of SoHo, New York. Known for her fearless use of color, sculptural form, and soulful storytelling, Jessica has carved out a design identity that’s instantly recognizable, yet deeply personal.

In this conversation, we’re diving into the power of personal brand—how Jessica’s recent rebrand became an anchor point for growth, the strategy behind her website and visuals, and how boldness and clarity can translate into business success in one of the most competitive markets in the world.

We’re also pulling back the curtain on her design process—where inspiration begins, how she balances client identity with her own signature style, and why her work always begins with the story behind the space.

If you’ve ever felt like your design voice was “too much” or worried about breaking away from the status quo—this episode is for you.

Season 6 of The Interior Collective is brought to you by Materio.

An operating system built specifically for design projects—from start to finish. That’s what Materio is.
From concept to handoff, client billing to procurement—it’s one connected workflow. Try it for free.
It’s intuitive. It’s fast. The Interior Collective listeners get 50% off their first month. Just head to getmaterio.com to claim the offer.

Subscribe now at patreon.com/theinteriorcollective

Welcome back to The Interior Collective. I’m your host, Anastasia Casey, and today I’m joined by someone whose work has stopped me in my scroll more times than I can count—Keren Richter, the co-founder and creative director behind the New York-based design studio White Arrow.

Known for her background as a commercial illustrator and painter, Keren brings a singular perspective to interiors—one that’s rooted in narrative, color theory, and the emotional composition of a space. In a design world where maximalist color trends are everywhere, Keren’s work stands out for its methodical restraint. Her use of color feels both intentional and expressive—never overwhelming, always artful.

In this conversation, we unpack how Keren’s background in the fine arts informs everything from material selection to custom furniture design, how she thinks about color as a strategic tool, and why artwork plays such an essential role in her process. For all of you listening who want to bring more color into your designs—without going full colordrenching—this one is for you.