December 9, 2021
After going virtual last year due to the pandemic, NeoCon was back in full swing in 2021, and several new trends—along with fresh twists on existing movements—in commercial interior design were on display in Chicago. Experts in new design directions at Interface took note. Nine new trends stood out. Curves, curves, curves. Among the clearest…
October 4, 2021
Color trends come and go, but neutral hues are always perennial favorites in both residential and commercial settings. Still, preferences in neutral colors — like taupe, gray, beige, and tan — also experience nuanced shifts in popularity. And lately, designers and manufacturers have observed a clear movement toward warmer neutrals, particularly in the workplace. Unlike…
March 31, 2021
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Pei is highlighting three women whose work continues to inspire her as she develops new products for Interface. In making these selections, Pei shared that each figure represents a different aspect of her life – textiles, art and the corporate world.
January 19, 2021
After a turbulent 2020, it seems like everyone is looking for the new year to provide stability and optimism. And this desire is certainly reflected in Pantone’s choice for its Colour of the Year 2021. This year, not only do we have one colour but two – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating!
January 12, 2021
These days, as we’re all learning to navigate a new normal, laying the grounds for an office where employees feel comfortable starts and ends with safety. It’s about adapting the workplace to solve issues like distancing, wayfinding, acoustics, and sustainability—all while maintaining a sense of style.
And companies such as Interface recognize that flooring is an essential design element when creating the foundation for a safe space.
December 7, 2020
Whether organizing your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cozy 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.
July 23, 2020
Despite being remote for the better part of 2020, there have been endless moments to laugh, share, create, inspire and celebrate, which was the intention for Interface’s first ever Virtual Exhibition. Explore this curated exhibition of fourteen recent graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Class of 2020.
July 15, 2020
Much of the public health guidance for reopening schools and focuses on updated cleaning protocols and changing student and staff behaviors. But knowing how much the built environment can impact student outcomes, we should be giving equal consideration to our facilities.
May 6, 2020
The zesty yellows of previous seasons make way for calmer, ochre-based tones, as yellow remains a key colour for interiors in 2020 and beyond. This is a deviation away from pure yellows towards a palette of more muted shades.
April 30, 2020
Undoubtedly, you’ve been part of the ongoing speculation driving the design world: What does the office look like after COVID-19? What will change? What won’t? While it’s hard to know what the full impact of the coronavirus looks like at this moment, design will play a huge role in how safe we feel in our physical spaces.
Jean Nayar 
Katie O'Neill 
Natalie Makowski 
Interface 
Gretchen Wagner 
Paula Meason 
Kate Shepherd 
Mindy O'Gara