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Why Ikigai is the Design Philosophy We All Need Right Now

Why Ikigai is the Design Philosophy We All Need Right Now

24 March, 2021

Whether organising your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cosy living, it always seems that just when you catch up to a design craze, insiders are already on to the next. So while the ascendance of ​Ikigai​ was intriguing, skepticism seemed wise. ​Ikigai​, which translates to “having a purpose” in English, is of Japanese origin, associated with the feeling of self-fulfillment earned by pursuing a meaningful life. Today, it’s being embraced by the creative community.

Redefining Metrics for a Carbon Negative Future

Redefining Metrics for a Carbon Negative Future

19 October, 2020

Here at Interface, we recently released our 2019 Sustainability Highlights, which convey much of the progress we’ve made toward minimizing our environmental impact since we began tracking key metrics in 1996. While we share a similar overview each year, our 2019 metrics are something to celebrate – not only because we announced the achievement of…

Measurable Actions for Positive Impact
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Measurable Actions for Positive Impact

27 July, 2020

A chat with Guy Heywood, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas In recent years, sustainability has seeped into everyday parlance, and the demand for socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences has soared. As a growing number of consumers would tell you, luxurious experiences that are bad for the planet and for people are…

Calculating Carbon Emissions is Key to Improving Health

Calculating Carbon Emissions is Key to Improving Health

29 June, 2020

Scientists studying climate change say rising temperatures and sea levels will set in motion immense human health risks around the globe. The good news? Designers and manufacturers are uniquely positioned to mitigate this impending crisis by taking steps to neutralize, and potentially reverse, a driving force of the problem: carbon emissions.

Keen to put Human Centred Design into practice? Here’s how Interface can help.
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Keen to put Human Centred Design into practice? Here’s how Interface can help.

20 May, 2020

We spend up to 90% of our lives in buildings. Being cooped up indoors is often harmful to our health and wellbeing – a fact that has never been more apparent now that scores of people around the world are adjusting to working and learning from home. The good news is that we can design…

Technigroup’s Jakarta oasis is industrial luxury exemplified
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Technigroup’s Jakarta oasis is industrial luxury exemplified

12 May, 2020

Established in Singapore in 1984, Technigroup is a global designer and manufacturer of system furniture, office seatings and hospitality products, priding itself on sleek, high-quality design solutions. Its products have been installed in three continents across the globe. For its new office and showroom in South Jakarta, Indonesia, the company needed a modern, luxurious space…