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Bringing AI into Everyday Design Practice
Rethinking Commercial Interior Design Amid Tighter Budgets
McKnight’s Senior Living Spotlights TDG AI for Designers
TDG Ventures Brings AI Education to Designers
A New Chapter in Design Education by The Designers Group
Bringing AI Learning to Design Professionals
Exploring Life & Business with Blima Ehrentreu of The Designers Group
Shaping the Future of Design Through Digital Innovation
Blima Ehrentreu shares her journey of winning the Canadian SME National Business Award
Modular Construction Isn’t Just a Build Method
Redefining True Luxury in Hospitality Design
Blima Ehrentreu Shares TDG's Extraordinary Journey In Voyage LA
TDG Furniture Exchange Recognized by Bridge of the Heart
How Interior Design Supports Greener & Energy-Efficient Buildings
Meet Blima Ehrentreu: From Vision to Impact, as Featured on CanvasRebel
Inside the Design Journey of Blima Ehrentreu
Meet Blima Ehrentreu, This Week's Featured Woman in Business.
Los Angeles Times Features TDG’s West Coast Expansion
TDG Expands to the West Coast with Acquisition of Interior Images
Blima Ehrentreu Shares Life Lessons & Her Vision for Legacy
The Designers Group Redefines Senior Living Design with Acquisition of Interior Images
Spotlight on Blima Ehrentreu in KNOW Magazine’s Summit
The Power of Purposeful Design in Hospitality
Blima Ehrentreu Crafting Spaces, Changing Lives
Designing with Identity, Elevating Brand Presence Through Interior Spaces
Awards & Recognition
Florida's Top 100 | Influential Executive Women
Innovators of the Year | ApartmentBuildings.com
Digital Business of the Year 2026 Winner | Canadian SME
Best Commercial Interior Design Firm 2026 - New York | Acquisition International
Best Wellbeing-Focused Interior Design Firm 2026 – North America | LUXlife Magazine
2026 Women of Influence | GlobeSt.com
Women in construction ambassadors 2026 | New York Build Expo
Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Nominee | Canadian SME
2025 Top 100 Executives | INvolve Heroes
Most Visionary Interior Design Business Leader 2025 - New York | Acquisition International
40 under 40 in Canadian Construction | Site news
Interior Design CEO of the Year 2025 (USA) | Global CEO Excellence
Best Residential & Commercial Interior Design Firm 2025 - North America | BUILD Client Service Excellence Award 2025 | Build Magazine
Most Innovative Purpose-Driven Philanthropy 2025 | Acquisition International
Notable Leaders in Philanthropy 2025 | Crain's New York Business
100 Women To Know In America 2025 | Know Women
Interior Design Businesswoman of the Year 2025 - USA | Acquisition International
Top 100 Women Led Businesses In Florida | The Women's Edge
Women in Construction Ambassador | New York Build
National Business Awards Finalist | Canadian SME
Most Wellbeing-Focused Interior Design Company 2024 - USA | Acquisition International
Women of Influence 2024 | Crain’s New York Business
Best Places to Work 2024 | GlobeSt.com
Best Interior Design Firm 2024 - New York | Build Magazine
New York women in Real Estate 2024 | ConnectCRE
Podcasts
The Empowered Money Girl Podcast
Dec 07 2025 | Blima have shared her fascinating journey from being captivated by construction to scaling her interior design firm organically across multiple locations.
Industry Events
Pinnacle FutureBuild 2026
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, spoke at Pinnacle FutureBuild in San Francisco on “AI-Driven Workflows & VDC: Keeping People at the Center of Digital Transformation.” Her session explored keeping people at the heart of technological change, reflecting TDG’s commitment to innovation with purpose.
Designing the Future of Luxury Hospitality
Joined ILHA's webinar on designing luxury hospitality spaces that prioritize rest, sleep, and recovery.
GlobeSt. Women of Influence 2026
Blima Ehrentreu joined a distinguished panel at GlobeSt.'s Women of Influence Conference, sharing insights on negotiation, leadership, and building long term career success.
New York Build Expo 2026
Blima Ehrentreu, Founder & CEO of The Designers Group, was a featured speaker at New York Build Expo 2026 as part of the Architecture & Design Track. She joined an esteemed panel of industry leaders for the session, “Designing for Tomorrow: Evolutions in Interior Spaces,” held on March 19, where she shared insights on the future of interior design and evolving spatial experiences.
INSPIRE 2025
Luxury Hospitality Conference.
The International Luxury Hotel Association’s Inspire Conference, where our Founder & CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, joined industry leaders Chris Sariego, MBA, Aaron Anderson, and Ersal Ozdemir on stage to discuss design leadership and the future of hospitality. A conversation that closely reflects our thoughtful, experience driven approach at TDG.
South Florida Build Expo 2025
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, took the stage at the South Florida Build Expo for her keynote, “Commercial Construction and Design: Bridging Creativity and Functionality.” She shared how TDG’s construction-first approach brings collaboration, innovation, and precision together to create purposeful, high performing spaces.
America Property Expo 2025
We’re proud to share that our Founder and CEO Blima Ehrentreu, participated in APEX, America Property Expo 2025 held in Miami.
Blima joined an engaging panel discussion on the topic “Are We Designing for a Future That Might Not Exist?”, a thought provoking conversation that explored how design can anticipate the needs of an ever evolving world.
Her insights reflected our firm’s philosophy of designing with purpose, creating spaces that are adaptable, meaningful, and future ready. We’re honored to see Blima representing The Designers Group on such an inspiring platform that continues to shape the conversation around purposeful design.
Blima joined an engaging panel discussion on the topic “Are We Designing for a Future That Might Not Exist?”, a thought provoking conversation that explored how design can anticipate the needs of an ever evolving world.
Her insights reflected our firm’s philosophy of designing with purpose, creating spaces that are adaptable, meaningful, and future ready. We’re honored to see Blima representing The Designers Group on such an inspiring platform that continues to shape the conversation around purposeful design.
IMN AI in Real Estate Conference 2025
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, took the stage at the IMN AI in Real Estate conference in New York to share insights on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in our industry.
At The Designers Group, designing with intention means embracing innovation, staying curious, and adapting with purpose. As AI continues to reshape how we think about space, design, and development, we’re proud to be part of the conversation driving the future forward.
At The Designers Group, designing with intention means embracing innovation, staying curious, and adapting with purpose. As AI continues to reshape how we think about space, design, and development, we’re proud to be part of the conversation driving the future forward.
BuiltWorlds Building Conference 2025
In May, TDG’s Founder & CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, joined industry leaders at BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference 2025 in NYC to discuss AI’s role in AEC. On a panel with NVIDIA, Autodesk, and Syska Hennessy, she emphasized people first innovation, smart workflows, and the future of human-centered design, reinforcing TDG’s commitment to integrating AI with empathy, purpose, and forward thinking creativity.
NIBS 2025 | Resilience In Design
We’re proud our Lead Interior Designer, Jubin Bhatia, spoke on the “Resilience in Design” panel at the National Institute of Building Sciences Conference. Sharing the stage with Illya Azaroff, FAIA, and Erik C. Backus, she highlighted TDG’s human centered, resilient design approach across sectors, creating spaces that not only endure, but elevate lives through thoughtful, sustainable, and lasting solutions.
Well Being In Hospitality Webinar
Blima Ehrentreu joined industry experts in a webinar on wellness and sustainable design in hospitality, highlighting strategies that enhance guest experience and reduce environmental impact.
New York Build Expo 2025
At New York Build Expo 2025, our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, shared insights on the evolving design and construction landscape.
Future of Work Expo 2025
At The Future of Work Expo, our Founder and CEO Blima Ehrentreu joined industry leaders to discuss how employee expectations, technology, and design are shaping the future of adaptive, engaging workplaces.
Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences 2024
Our Founder and CEO, Blima returned as a speaker at the 2024 Ai4 conference, Artificial Intelligence Conference. She shared insights on the fascinating topic ‘Generative AI For Design’ and highlighted our innovative approach to AI at TDG.
ENR Future Tech 2024
Blima Ehrentreu explores how advanced design technology is being applied to solve complex challenges, including office to residential conversions.
IMN Real Estate Conference
Blima Ehrentreu shares valuable insights into real estate design trends, focusing on the integration of aesthetics and functionality.
New York Build Expo 2024
Blima Ehrentreu shares cutting edge design trends and innovations at the New York Build Expo, exploring the intersection of design and technology.
Future of Work Expo 2024
At the Future of Work Expo, Blima Ehrentreu discusses the evolving role of design in the modern workplace and how it influences productivity.
AI Summit NY 2023
Blima Ehrentreu explores AI's role in transforming interior design, highlighting the advancements and opportunities in the design world.
Commercial Observer Design and Construction Healthcare Forum 2023.
A deep dive into how design and construction are shaping the future of healthcare spaces for better patient care and efficiency.
Commercial Observer Fall State of CRE Forum
Blima Ehrentreu discusses the evolving landscape of commercial real estate and the pivotal role design plays in the industry.
Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences 2023
Explore the growing influence of AI on interior design and its practical applications in improving design processes and outcomes.
Pinnacle FutureBuild 2026
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, spoke at Pinnacle FutureBuild in San Francisco on “AI-Driven Workflows & VDC: Keeping People at the Center of Digital Transformation.” Her session explored keeping people at the heart of technological change, reflecting TDG’s commitment to innovation with purpose.
Designing the Future of Luxury Hospitality
Joined ILHA's webinar on designing luxury hospitality spaces that prioritize rest, sleep, and recovery.
GlobeSt. Women of Influence 2026
Blima Ehrentreu joined a distinguished panel at GlobeSt.'s Women of Influence Conference, sharing insights on negotiation, leadership, and building long term career success.
New York Build Expo 2026
Blima Ehrentreu, Founder & CEO of The Designers Group, was a featured speaker at New York Build Expo 2026 as part of the Architecture & Design Track. She joined an esteemed panel of industry leaders for the session, “Designing for Tomorrow: Evolutions in Interior Spaces,” held on March 19, where she shared insights on the future of interior design and evolving spatial experiences.
INSPIRE 2025
Luxury Hospitality Conference.
The International Luxury Hotel Association’s Inspire Conference, where our Founder & CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, joined industry leaders Chris Sariego, MBA, Aaron Anderson, and Ersal Ozdemir on stage to discuss design leadership and the future of hospitality. A conversation that closely reflects our thoughtful, experience driven approach at TDG.
South Florida Build Expo 2025
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, took the stage at the South Florida Build Expo for her keynote, “Commercial Construction and Design: Bridging Creativity and Functionality.” She shared how TDG’s construction-first approach brings collaboration, innovation, and precision together to create purposeful, high performing spaces.
America Property Expo 2025
We’re proud to share that our Founder and CEO Blima Ehrentreu, participated in APEX, America Property Expo 2025 held in Miami.
Blima joined an engaging panel discussion on the topic “Are We Designing for a Future That Might Not Exist?”, a thought provoking conversation that explored how design can anticipate the needs of an ever evolving world.
Her insights reflected our firm’s philosophy of designing with purpose, creating spaces that are adaptable, meaningful, and future ready. We’re honored to see Blima representing The Designers Group on such an inspiring platform that continues to shape the conversation around purposeful design.
Blima joined an engaging panel discussion on the topic “Are We Designing for a Future That Might Not Exist?”, a thought provoking conversation that explored how design can anticipate the needs of an ever evolving world.
Her insights reflected our firm’s philosophy of designing with purpose, creating spaces that are adaptable, meaningful, and future ready. We’re honored to see Blima representing The Designers Group on such an inspiring platform that continues to shape the conversation around purposeful design.
IMN AI in Real Estate Conference 2025
Our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, took the stage at the IMN AI in Real Estate conference in New York to share insights on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in our industry.
At The Designers Group, designing with intention means embracing innovation, staying curious, and adapting with purpose. As AI continues to reshape how we think about space, design, and development, we’re proud to be part of the conversation driving the future forward.
At The Designers Group, designing with intention means embracing innovation, staying curious, and adapting with purpose. As AI continues to reshape how we think about space, design, and development, we’re proud to be part of the conversation driving the future forward.
BuiltWorlds Building Conference 2025
In May, TDG’s Founder & CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, joined industry leaders at BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference 2025 in NYC to discuss AI’s role in AEC. On a panel with NVIDIA, Autodesk, and Syska Hennessy, she emphasized people first innovation, smart workflows, and the future of human-centered design, reinforcing TDG’s commitment to integrating AI with empathy, purpose, and forward thinking creativity.
NIBS 2025 | Resilience In Design
We’re proud our Lead Interior Designer, Jubin Bhatia, spoke on the “Resilience in Design” panel at the National Institute of Building Sciences Conference. Sharing the stage with Illya Azaroff, FAIA, and Erik C. Backus, she highlighted TDG’s human centered, resilient design approach across sectors, creating spaces that not only endure, but elevate lives through thoughtful, sustainable, and lasting solutions.
Well Being In Hospitality Webinar
Blima Ehrentreu joined industry experts in a webinar on wellness and sustainable design in hospitality, highlighting strategies that enhance guest experience and reduce environmental impact.
New York Build Expo 2025
At New York Build Expo 2025, our Founder and CEO, Blima Ehrentreu, shared insights on the evolving design and construction landscape.
Future of Work Expo 2025
At The Future of Work Expo, our Founder and CEO Blima Ehrentreu joined industry leaders to discuss how employee expectations, technology, and design are shaping the future of adaptive, engaging workplaces.
Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences 2024
Our Founder and CEO, Blima returned as a speaker at the 2024 Ai4 conference, Artificial Intelligence Conference. She shared insights on the fascinating topic ‘Generative AI For Design’ and highlighted our innovative approach to AI at TDG.
ENR Future Tech 2024
Blima Ehrentreu explores how advanced design technology is being applied to solve complex challenges, including office to residential conversions.
IMN Real Estate Conference
Blima Ehrentreu shares valuable insights into real estate design trends, focusing on the integration of aesthetics and functionality.
New York Build Expo 2024
Blima Ehrentreu shares cutting edge design trends and innovations at the New York Build Expo, exploring the intersection of design and technology.
Future of Work Expo 2024
At the Future of Work Expo, Blima Ehrentreu discusses the evolving role of design in the modern workplace and how it influences productivity.
AI Summit NY 2023
Blima Ehrentreu explores AI's role in transforming interior design, highlighting the advancements and opportunities in the design world.
Commercial Observer Design and Construction Healthcare Forum 2023.
A deep dive into how design and construction are shaping the future of healthcare spaces for better patient care and efficiency.
Commercial Observer Fall State of CRE Forum
Blima Ehrentreu discusses the evolving landscape of commercial real estate and the pivotal role design plays in the industry.
Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences 2023
Explore the growing influence of AI on interior design and its practical applications in improving design processes and outcomes.
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