{"podcast":{"title":"Design with Impact","slug":"design-with-impact-7820659","podcast_index_feed_id":7820659,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/2eUhBUgh.rss","website_url":"www.alexshielddesign.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/18fd3f1e-5cb1-461a-8ec7-5d3bc29274c9/logos/bfe9d969-14e9-4320-b9ba-492a4be0107f.png","author":"Alex Shield","episode_count":14,"summary":"Design with Impact is a podcast for interior designers who want to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy spaces —while building a purposeful, profitable business. Hosted by interior designer and sustainability advocate Alex Shield, this show explores sustainable interior design , eco-friendly materials , and non-toxic homes , giving you practical tools to design with intention and reduce environmental impact. Each week, you’ll hear solo episodes and expert conversations covering indoor air quality , healthy materials , circular design , low-waste renovations , passive design strategies , and wellness-focused interiors —all broken down into actionable steps you can apply in real projects. You’ll also learn how to market a sustainable design business , attract aligned clients, and stand out in a growing industry focused on health, sustainability, and conscious living. Whether you’re new to sustainable design or ready to deepen your expertise, Design with Impact will help you design smarter, create healthier homes, and build a business that truly makes a difference. 🎙 New episodes weekly.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:21:28.842923+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659"},"episode":{"title":"13. Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Why Sustainable Art Matters in Interior Design","slug":"13-beyond-beautiful-spaces-why-sustainable-art-matters-in-interior-design","published_at":"2026-07-07T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/13-beyond-beautiful-spaces-why-sustainable-art-matters-in-interior-design","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/680178bbfeb96a3fe551c3b3630d7d079f8b0555a2797c2d2d5ce6bbf94778ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZjY1NjZhNS0zYmQzLTRiZmMtODlkNC00YTQ5MzY1MzM1YjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0YzI4MzYxOWJhN2Q0MjdmMzNmOGIyL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTdfXzAtMTItNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/680178bbfeb96a3fe551c3b3630d7d079f8b0555a2797c2d2d5ce6bbf94778ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZjY1NjZhNS0zYmQzLTRiZmMtODlkNC00YTQ5MzY1MzM1YjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0YzI4MzYxOWJhN2Q0MjdmMzNmOGIyL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTdfXzAtMTItNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Episode 13: Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Why Sustainable Art Matters in Interior Design Description: Artwork is often the finishing touch that brings a space to life—but have you ever stopped to consider its environmental impact? In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with Jenny McCarty , founder of Sage Leaf Studio , to explore what makes artwork truly sustainable. With a unique background in ecology and water resource management, Jenny combines science, conservation, and creativity to create beautiful wildlife-inspired art while minimizing environmental impact. Together, they discuss how interior designers can make more thoughtful art selections, what questions to ask artists, and why artwork deserves a place in every sustainable design conversation. From eco-friendly materials and low-tox finishes to packaging, shipping, and conservation, this episode offers a fresh perspective on specifying art with intention. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Jenny's background in ecology shaped her journey into sustainable art. Why sustainability should extend beyond furniture and finishes to include artwork. What makes a piece of artwork truly eco-friendly. The environmental impact of traditional art materials and packaging. How Jenny built a values-driven art business using recycled materials, sustainable packaging, and conservation initiatives. Why perfection isn't necessary when building a sustainable business—and why progress matters more. How asking manufacturers and suppliers better questions can create industry-wide change. Why original artwork creates more meaningful, lasting interiors than mass-produced décor. Practical questions interior designers can ask artists before specifying artwork. Encouraging trends in the art industry, from eco-friendly pigme…","meta_description":"Episode 13: Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Why Sustainable Art Matters in Interior Design Description: Artwork is often the finishing touch that brings a space…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2168,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/design-with-impact-7820659/episodes/13-beyond-beautiful-spaces-why-sustainable-art-matters-in-interior-design/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/13-beyond-beautiful-spaces-why-sustainable-art-matters-in-interior-design.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}