The Interior Awards programme began in 2011. What would you say is one of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the industry over the past 15 years?

Kathie Valintine: One of the most significant changes I’ve seen is how technology has impacted the way people look for and consume information. Websites need to be intuitive, easy to navigate and filled with comprehensive content. In conjunction with sustainability, as importance continues to grow, digital access for such information is essential for engaging customers.

What really inspires you — in terms of creativity, innovation and people?

Nicola Mason: My inspiration begins in Aotearoa, fuelled by local creativity and design talent. Platforms like Pinterest and industry publications help me stay connected to evolving design movements. I also find inspiration in attending industry events and awards, but what inspires me the most is collaborating with designers, seeing their vision come to life from concepts to completed builds.

What makes your company a valuable partner to the industry?

Ashley Woolf: We’re proud to be New Zealand owned and committed to supporting local industry to help build New Zealand together. With nationwide coverage, consistent service and expert specification and technical support, we partner with customers at every stage. Through industry events like the Interior Awards, Laminex champions collaboration, excellence and innovation across New Zealand’s design and building community.