Do you think that the explosion of shows about design have or hurt those in the industry?

Although this is difficult to quantify, I believe this explosion has most likely helped the design industry. Many designers have become a lot more famous than they would have before being on TV. Moreover, many amateur designers have been able to participate in these shows and thus develop their career, contributing to the industry. Finally, many people have felt inspired by these shows and hired designers to redecorate their houses, which has also been positive for the industry.