EP 352 | Interior Design Project Management: Systems for Better Results with Alexandra Crevier

November 28, 2023

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Can you balance creativity with structure—and still deliver exceptional design?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Alexandra Crevier, who brings a unique perspective from civil engineering and construction management into residential interior design. Together, they explore how combining process with creativity leads to smoother projects, happier clients, and stronger results.

If your projects feel chaotic or overly reactive, this episode will show you how structure can elevate your work—not limit it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why continuous learning strengthens your project management skills
  • How collaborating with contractors improves real-world outcomes
  • Why bringing formal processes into residential design creates better results
  • How systems build client confidence and trust
  • The value of post-project reviews with your team and trades
  • Why professionalism and personality can coexist
  • How saying yes to everything can hurt your business

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

Get curious on your jobsites. Ask LOTS of questions. Your trades will be happy to teach you more about what they do and everything you learn helps the next project and the next.

About Alexandra Crevier

Alexandra is the owner and lead designer at Studio Crevier, a design firm located in Montreal. She graduated in Civil Engineering and has been in construction management for over 12 years, working in Paris, Vancouver, and Montreal. In 2018, Alexandra was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and had to undergo radiation. She used this time to go back to school, which lead her to start her own design business, initially out of a spare bedroom. Two years later, Alexandra has a 5-person firm and studio.

www.studiocrevier.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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