August 16, 2018
Form Follows Function: How to Redefine Space
When it comes to the modern office, how can you design and design space for human connection? Take advantage of overlooked passive spaces.
Color
Gretchen Wagner July 17, 2018
Colors Clash and Influences Mesh: Design Trends from Clerkenwell to NeoCon
2018 design trends spotted at Clerkenwell Design Week in London and NeoCon in Chicago featured a modern mash-up of both strength and softness. From colors and patterns to materials and usage, exhibits reiterated contradictions we’ve been seeing that reflect society’s balance of high-tech vs. low-tech. Clash of color Intentionally awkward color harmonies continue to be…
April 25, 2018
2018 Spring Design Trends from Stockholm to Milan
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
Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet
Over the years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has reflected a cultural alignment with a specific color’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 Color Institute. It’s a manifestation of cultural, political and social elements…
October 19, 2017
A Week at the 2017 London Design Festival
Take a trip with me to London and see the design world’s latest and greatest. London Design Festival hits the streets of London in September every year, occupying different design districts across town. So get your Oyster card or wave down a black cab, because I’m taking you back and forth across the city all…
September 12, 2017
Design Trends of 2017 from NeoCon, Clerkenwell Design Week, and More
From Milan to New York to London to Chicago, spring and summer mark some of the busiest months of our calendar. We sent designers to the Milan Furniture Fair, NYCxDesign, Clerkenwell Design Week and NeoCon this year! So in an effort to capture the essence, I’ve compiled our most notable design moments and trends of…
April 12, 2017
Finding Work Life Balance with Color
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…
February 20, 2017
Graffiti Art with Carpet Tile: Adventures in Color and Rhythm with Mr. June
Across the world, there are artists, designers and other creatives that leave their mark using color. Meet David Louf (aka Mr. June): a Dutch artist who started doing graffiti art in 1985 at the age of 14. Now, over 30 years later, he runs his own graphic design studio with Yves van Asten and is still fascinated…
Interface January 9, 2017
Pantone 2017 Color of the Year: Greenery
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 Color of the Year, Greenery. Throughout all seasons, Greenery is a reminder of vitality and prosperity; youthfulness and energy. Greenery hinges on the development…
June 29, 2016
NeoCon 2016 Buzz & Trends
NeoCon season has come and gone yet again and I’m still buzzing. Not sure if that’s the prosecco talking or all the inspiration. Every company puts out their latest and greatest for all to see and the months of preparation lead to an exciting three days of what feels like endless cocktail parties, tired feet…