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019: Design, Community & Change: Lauri Howell on Leading Through Transitions in ASID + Industry
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- Jan 22, 2026
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Summary
Today on Interior Design San Diego , host Rachel Crawford sits down with Lauri Howell, a designer, community-builder, and longtime ASID leader who has navigated big career shifts — from running her own design firm, to leading chapter boards, to her current role connecting design professionals with resources at Sunset West. Lauri dives deep into why community truly matters in design, how leadership transitions shape us, and what the future holds for designers at all stages. 💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Lauri’s Path Into Design Lauri shares her winding journey from communications school (thanks, Mom!) to finding her people at the Art Institute of San Diego, and how her thesis project turned into her first real professional opportunity. ✨ Finding Community Through ASID Hear how a single volunteer signup led Lauri into leadership — from event chair roles to chapter president. She breaks down how getting involved early can instantly transform your experience from outsider to insider. 📍 Region-to-Region Design Culture Lauri has worked across San Diego, Orange County, and Arizona. She reflects on the subtle cultural shifts between regions and elevates San Diego for its sophisticated, collaborative design vibe that sometimes goes under the radar. 🤝 Collaboration Over Ego A core theme of this episode: design isn’t done in isolation. Lauri underscores why collaboration — with peers, industry partners, manufacturers, and clients — is the backbone of successful work and stronger design communities. ↻ Leadership Lessons Through Challenges From near-board-collapse moments to unexpectedly busy events, Lauri shares candid stories on resilience, pivoting, and why persistence wins in leadership and design. 🎓 What ASID Needs for the Next Gen Lauri offers actionable insight into ho…