SCAD Students Take You Behind the Scenes of Inspire by interiors+sources
In this episode, Savannah College of Art and Design students James Jung and Heshan Li talk about the beautiful hand sketches they produced for the new Inspire by interiors+sources virtual showroom experience. Find out what they think about drawing by hand, what they learned and how they see the future of virtual tradeshows. Listen now.
Take a tour of this unique showroom experience.
Meet the SCAD students:
Heshan Li, BFA, Interior Design, Savannah College of Art and DesignBeing an aspiring designer that always explores with observations, I am optimistic and find every mistake purposeful. I believe an entire design experience contains everything seamlessly integrated as a whole, and my curiosity for timeless yet sophisticated designs still continues.
James Jung, architecture student, Savannah College of Art and DesignAs a member of the ASHRAE Student Club (former president) and a student leader at SCAD’s Residence Life and Housing, James stays involved in architectural organizations and the school community constantly seeking new perspectives to bring to his endeavors. James has also been nominated as the recipient of the 2020-2021 Architecture Foundation of Georgia (AFGA) Scholarship that is awarded annually to outstanding upper-level students in the state of Georgia.
About the Author
Robert NieminenRobert Nieminen
Market Content Director
Market Content Director, American School & University, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources
Robert Nieminen is the Market Content Director of four leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: American School & University, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.
He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.
Robert's work has earned him industry-wide recognition throughout his career, including:
- ASBPE Award (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015)—Best Regularly-Contributed Column; retrofit
- TABPI Award (2017, 2016)—Top 25 Entries, Cover Story; Retail Environments
- WPA Maggie Award (2011, 2010, 2008)—Best Publication, Trade; interiors+sources
- FOLIO: Eddie Gold Award (2022, 2007)—Best Feature Article & Special Section; interiors+sources
- Contributing author of ASID’s 2020 Outlook and State of Interior Design report, as well as The State of the Interior Design Profession (Fairchild Books, 2010), which earned a place on the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers’ “50 Must Read, Must Have” book list.