Gretchen has been part of the Interface family for five years as a member of the Creative Team. She is a Designer based in Atlanta that works closely with Interface’s social media team, product styling and trend forecasting. Prior to working at Interface, Gretchen pursued a BFA in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia where she met her love for trend research and design.
June 5, 2019
Milan Design Week is the most influential design showcase of the year – a week-long spectacle overflowing with inspiration and innovation. What’s shown in Milan inspires and evolves over the next 12 months into new products, colour direction, merchandising and styling.
January 24, 2019
After the glitter settles on another year, we step hurriedly into January hoping to leave some habits behind and embrace all things shiny and new. Right on cue, Pantone marks the start to a new year with a new Colour of the Year. In 2019, we are celebrating and surrounding ourselves with the bright and…
November 1, 2018
Pre-Fall, End of Summer. Whatever you call this transitional time of year, it’s a major moment for fashion, art and design. Throughout the months of August and September, fashion weeks are staggered in major cities around the globe, followed by Paris Design Week, Maison & Objet, the London Design Festival and the increasingly fascinating Frieze…
July 20, 2018
2018 design trends spotted at Clerkenwell Design Week in London and NeoCon in Chicago featured a modern mash-up of both strength and softness. Read more.
June 4, 2018
As our natural and digital worlds collide, artists and designers are taking note. The polarized trends of technology and craftsmanship were on display at Milan Design Week, as well as the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair. We expect them to stick around throughout 2018 and beyond.
January 23, 2018
Over the years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has reflected a cultural alignment with a specific colour’s meaning. Every year is pivotal, but the significance of 2017 lingers as we open 2018 with new intentions. Ultra Violet is a unique selection from the Pantone Colour Institute. It’s a manifestation of cultural, political and social elements rather…
December 9, 2017
During spring and summer 2017, Interface attended the world’s most notable design conferences to find the biggest design trends of the season
October 19, 2017
Let’s roam the streets of London and see the design world’s latest and greatest. London Design Festival hits the streets of UK’s capital in September every year, occupying different design districts across the city. So top your Oyster cards up because I’m taking you back and forth across the city all week. Thankfully, London Design…
April 12, 2017
Most of the time, we strive to keep our work life and our personal life separate. We carry two separate phones, we don’t answer emails after 7 pm on Friday nights and we try not to inundate our partner with the daily office happenings over pasta dinner. The biggest exception is – my work life…
January 9, 2017
2017 is finally here and with it comes the long anticipated opportunity to turn over a new leaf. In keeping with traditions it is also the time to celebrate Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year, Greenery. Throughout all seasons, Greenery is a reminder of vitality and prosperity; youthfulness and energy. Greenery hinges on the development…