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Designing the Future: The Role of AI in Evolving Interior Design Education

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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rem-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2037-0849 | Journal ISSN: 2037-0830
Language: English
Page range: 45 - 51
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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