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Coastal Source, a producer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions, is changing how outdoor entertainment systems are designed and sold with the introduction of Design Studio, a new platform that enables dealers to create customized outdoor audio and lighting plans with greater clarity, speed and confidence.
As outdoor living spaces continue to evolve into fully integrated extensions of the home, dealers are increasingly expected to communicate complex lighting and audio concepts earlier and more visually throughout the sales process, according to the company. Design Studio aims to streamline that experience by offering a single, intuitive platform that helps dealers present ideas more effectively and accelerate project approvals.
Built around decades of real-world outdoor project experience, the redesigned workflow of Design Studio enables dealers to work more interactively onsite with homeowners, helping transform ideas into clear, compelling proposals while accelerating project decision-making. In many cases, dealers will be able to develop and review project concepts collaboratively with homeowners in real time during live consultations.
“Outdoor projects are no longer just about product selection — homeowners want to visualize the experience much earlier in the process,” said Adam Domurad, inside sales design manager at Coastal Source. “Design Studio helps our dealers turn ideas into something tangible during the conversation itself, creating better alignment, faster decisions and a more confident customer experience.”
Design Studio combines intelligent planning tools, conceptual design services, real-time consultations and immersive 3D visualizations into an interactive platform that helps dealers communicate concepts more clearly and efficiently. Designed to reduce revisions and simplify project planning, the platform enables dealers to create comprehensive presentations featuring system layouts, fixture selections, estimated pricing and installation details — making it easier for homeowners to understand and approve projects.
“We’ve seen how powerful live outdoor audio demonstrations can be in helping homeowners emotionally connect to a space,” said Domurad. “Design Studio brings that same experiential approach to lighting and outdoor system design, helping dealers communicate not just the technical plan, but the overall atmosphere and vision much earlier in the process.”
Design Studio includes a range of free self-service tools and premium collaborative resources, including a user-friendly Design Studio Express software for lighting and audio, detailed 2D layouts, bill-of-materials documentation, wiring schematics and advanced 3D project visualizations. The platform aims to support dealers throughout the project lifecycle, whether they prefer a self-guided approach or a more comprehensive collaborative design experience.
To support adoption and encourage hands-on experience within the new workflow, active Coastal Source dealers will receive one complimentary premium Design Studio project package at launch, complete with 3D visualizations, engineering support and detailed technical documentation.
