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Commercial Interiors
  • Design and sell office, healthcare and educational spaces in 2D and 3D
  • Specify using over 175 manufacturers from our global database
  • Accurate calculations and specifications supported by built-in Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC)

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  • Design and sell kitchen, bath and closet spaces in 2D and 3D 
  • Draw, specify and order with ease and in real time alongside your customers
  • Accurate calculations and specifications supported by built-in Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC)

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  • Lay out warehouse and storage spaces in 2D and 3D
  • Draw, specify, sell and order warehousing solutions with ease
  • Accurate calculations and specifications supported by built-in Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC)

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CET is an all-in-one software solution for space planning and configuration of products.

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Use Spec as a stand-alone quoting tool or import from CET CI or other industry design tools.

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CET is an all-in-one software solution for space planning and configuration of products.

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Visualize layouts in less time using dynamic product symbols not attached to a specific brand.

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CET is an all-in-one software solution for space planning and configuration of products.
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ConfiguraWed, Nov 22, '232 min read

User of the Month – Debbie Dawkins

Meet Debbie Dawkins, Senior Interior Designer at Dupler Office in Columbus, OH

Over the past few decades, technological advancements have transformed the interior design industry, particularly software tools such as Configura’s CET and SPEC. To exemplify this transformative journey, we turn to the story of Debbie Dawkins, Configura's User of the Month and a Senior Interior Designer at Dupler Office, an Ohio-based HNI dealer specializing in commercial interior design. “I was excited about CET and SPEC joining forces as we’re now seeing even more seamless transitions between sales, design and order,” said Dawkins.

After more than a decade away, Dawkins returned to a commercial interior industry vastly different from the one she left. When she returned, her dealership, Dupler, transitioned to CET and SPEC, causing Dawkins to adjust from her previous design software experience. Her ability to adopt new technologies became an integral part of her success. In her shift to CET and SPEC, she experienced significant improvements in her workflow, making her daily projects more manageable.

Established in 2007, Dupler employs roughly fifty people, nine versed in CET and 25 users of SPEC. Among them, Dawkins is exemplary, being one of the first trained on SPEC and significantly improving the time it takes for her colleagues to comprehend the new software. “The shift to a different program was challenging at first, but I adapted and now use SPEC consistently in every project,” said Dawkins. “I enjoy the mix of working with SPEC and CET, and I can ensure all work is done smoothly, error-free, and ready for pricing. It also makes me happy that Configura continues improving the collaborative capabilities between the two programs.”

 

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Enhanced Workflow with SPEC

In her workflow, Dawkins starts by creating designs and drawings in CET and then moves them to SPEC to finalize the specifications. Her work is more manageable, knowing that the content is 100% the same after moving files from CET to SPEC, with no data loss or pricing discrepancies. She noted that adding a new interface button has streamlined this process significantly.

“SPEC has proven to be a game-changer for me,” boasted Dawkins. “It helps eliminate simple mistakes, boosts productivity and enhances margins on every project I work on. I would recommend it to fellow designers without hesitation.”

 

Industrywide Impact

At the end of the day, Dawkins recognizes the industry-wide transformation brought about by Configura's CET and SPEC products. What was once a meticulous process of reviewing every design piece is now streamlined, accurate and efficient thanks to these innovative tools.

Dawkins left us with a final statement, “There is no denying that these software platforms are paving the way for a new era in interior design. My colleagues and I are very excited to see the next advancements Configura comes out with to make our lives easier and our designs more extraordinary.”

 

To read additional CET User of the Month profiles, see the Community tab on Configura's blog page 


 

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Founded in 1990, Configura Sverige AB creates software solutions that help businesses and people around the globe design spaces and sell configurable products in the commercial interiors, material handling and kitchen and bath industries. Configura’s software products include CET Commercial Interiors, CET Material Handling, CET Kitchen & Bath, Design Studio, Stage, Spec and more. Configura also has a growing user community of thousands of designers, salespeople, dealerships and manufacturers around the globe that use Configura’s products.

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