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A Little More Conversation, A Lot More Action Please

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.

How Biophilic Design Enhances Community Spirit

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.

Spotlight on Scandinavian Design

Event

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.

Base Camp Designed for…Sustainability and Innovation

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.

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Pantone Colour of the Year 2019: Living Coral

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…

Textures, Materials & Patterns

Finding a “Ray” of Inspiration

January 16, 2019

Finding a “Ray” of Inspiration

Where do our in-house designers seek inspiration? Safe to say it’s not found staring at computer screens all day. So, what do you get when you combine 20 designers, 16 paint colours and one giant “paint-by-number” canvas? This inspirational artwork of our founder Ray Anderson is to hang in ‘The Studio’ at our LaGrange office in…

Company News

Base Camp Designed for…Employees

January 7, 2019

Base Camp Designed for…Employees

Our company is driven by much more than the products we deliver… Our mission to run our business in a way that is restorative to the planet. Our constant sense of exploration and innovation to design a better way. And most importantly, while developing the plans for Base Camp, our commitment to creating +Positive spaces…

Design Commitments

A Workspace Designed For…Designers

December 4, 2018

A Workspace Designed For…Designers

When we began this journey to renovate what has since become Base Camp, one of the biggest questions we faced was how to create a collaborative and inspiring space for our designers. In continuation of our blog series on the construction of Interface’s new global headquarters, this post features a behind-the-scenes look at the environment…

Design Commitments

Biophilic Design improving the Hospitality experience – Hobo Hotel Stockholm, Case Study

Case Study

November 29, 2018

Biophilic Design improving the Hospitality experience – Hobo Hotel Stockholm, Case Study

Biophilic Design interventions play a key role within many hospitality spaces. They can help us to relax, sleep better and feel happier – so much so that we’re willing to pay significantly more for a room with a high presence of biophilia (even if we don’t realise that that’s what we’re paying for!) A room…

How +Positive Spaces Can Create a Healthier Planet

November 20, 2018

How +Positive Spaces Can Create a Healthier Planet

When it comes to buildings and interior spaces, sustainability efforts should be about more than just minimising our negative impact, but exploring how to have a positive impact on our planet.

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