A Career Built on Transformation
Erin Rudy’s career began far from the design world—she spent over a decade in finance and marketing before making the leap, however, interior design has always been a career she has been very interested in. Her design journey began from 2020 while planning her own new build home, where she experimented with 3D renderings and visualization tools. What started as a hobby soon turned into a profession as friends and family sought her help for their projects. Word-of-mouth referrals grew her business organically, and today, she primarily takes on residential projects while also accepting some small commercial projects.
“One of my most memorable projects was helping a woman expand her yoga studio,” Erin shares. “It allowed her to turn a side hustle into a full-time career—that was incredibly meaningful.” Currently, she’s working on a unique private family cemetery project, where she’s using visualization tools to create emotionally resonant designs. “I’m using my visualization tools in a very different, but meaningful, way.” She said.
Discovering Coohom: A Game-Changer for Visualization
Erin first discovered Coohom while searching for software that could offer more robust capabilities than the free tools she had been using. She needed a program that supported both interior and exterior projects, provided a comprehensive library of products and materials, and allowed for custom uploads. Coohom stood out as the perfect fit.
“Coohom really felt like the best of all worlds,” Erin says. “It supports the core of my business—helping people confidently visualize different options—while also working efficiently and economically.” She praises the platform’s user-friendly interface and the ability to render visuals within the same program.
Coohom in Practice: Strengths and Insights
As Erin’s designs became more sophisticated, she continued to learn new techniques and tricks to further customize her work. She highlights several Coohom features as indispensable to her workflow:
- Realistic rendering
- Immersive interactive view
- video function
Erin has found a variety of models for indoor and outdoor projects on coohom, as coohom offers a robust library of base products and materials and allows for custom uploads—models, materials, and even custom shapes. Although there are some workflows Erin has not yet fully explored, such as custom modeling and the house building module, she is generally very satisfied with the variety and detail of the models on coohom.
Erin Rudy’s story demonstrates the powerful role that smart tools can play in career transitions and creative expression. Coohom played a key role in her success, helping her bring her clients’ visions to life with clarity and confidence. As her business continues to grow, Erin looks forward to exploring more of Coohom’s features.
