Sonata Design: How to streamline operations with NotebookLM

Sonata Design's mission is deeply rooted in helping clients discover the true value and inherent beauty of their spaces through thoughtful design, solid construction, and a spirit of innovation. But achieving this goal requires managing and making sense of a huge volume of information, which has traditionally challenged the Sonata Design team. Tyrell, the company's guiding expert, found himself constantly fielding questions from both employees and clients seeking crucial product information. This bottleneck not only consumed valuable time but also hindered the team's ability to access essential details swiftly, impacting their efficiency and focus.

To improve workflows and better respond to customers, Sonata Design strategically implemented Gemini for Google Workspace, NotebookLM, and Gems. Google Workspace features such as Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Sheets provide comprehensive collaboration and productivity tools. Sonata Designs significantly boosts productivity and accelerates operations across all departments by utilizing Gems to centralize and quickly access critical information, from RFI documentation for faster bidding to department-specific resources like accounting's invoicing policies and HR's internal procedures.

NotebookLM played a pivotal role in democratizing access to crucial information by providing a centralized, easily accessible database of up-to-date product specifications and technical details. This had a tangible effect on reducing the number of product and supplier-specific inquiries that previously consumed senior management's time. The multifaceted solution not only improved information access but also had a significant impact on the team's mindset, opening their eyes to the possibilities of AI and fostering excitement and embracing change, even among AI skeptics.

Hear more about Sonata Design in the NotebookLM customer panel at Google Cloud Next '25.