July 19, 2019
Sound Advice for Open Office Design
Open offices are here to stay, and so is the open office noise problem. Why is that? A lot of it can be attributed to poor office design.
Architect/Designer
Interface July 5, 2019
Beautiful Thinking: Concept Designers Story
Beautiful thinking is all about being able to see the potential in any space, and taking influences from the world around us to create stunning interior design schemes that impress and engage visitors. Sometimes, it’s the most challenging brief that sparks the most visionary design.
June 19, 2019
How to Foster Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
Innovation happens when you build physical and psychological space that allows you to think creatively. And it’s up to companies and designers to provide that space.
Sonya Lehner June 12, 2019
Designing for Success with Monterrey Institute of Technology
Monterrey Institute of Technology needed to modernise its facilities in order to attract and retain the next generation of learners and innovators. So, the university launched a new mission to update its spaces with design that was fresh and colourful.
June 5, 2019
What We Saw at Milan Design Week 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.
Gretchen Wagner May 29, 2019
A Little More Conversation, A Lot More Action Please
If we stop for a moment to think about the positives, the awareness of climate change is greater than it’s ever been. The magnitude of the recent protests in London and cities across the UK is just one indicator of this. But it’s not just the scale of those demonstrations which took people by surprise, it was also the people taking part. It was people like you and me. People who have had enough of living with the status quo and want to make a real difference.
Jon Khoo April 25, 2019
How Biophilic Design Enhances Community Spirit
According to Heath, there are three types of communities. “Relational communities are the social connections between people within an organisation or team – but also in social circles. There are geographical communities as well: the physical connection between people in a country, town, neighbourhood, or building.
March 13, 2019
Spotlight on Scandinavian Design
Design shows like SFF are of course mechanisms for companies to showcase their latest products, hottest trends and freshest colour palettes. But more and more, companies are using this arena to talk about how they’re tackling broader design issues such as wellbeing, sustainability and community in the office environment.
Donna Dent February 6, 2019
Base Camp Designed for…Sustainability and Innovation
In the design and construction of the new Interface global headquarters in Atlanta, sustainability was top of mind in every decision made about the building, considering what was best not only for customers, designers and employees, but also the planet.
January 24, 2019
Pantone Colour of the Year 2019: Living Coral
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…