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Carrie Meadows shares insights on AI in content creation—supporting creativity and efficiency while keeping human integrity intact.
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David Kutsunai and Jenna Morrison visit The Spheres.
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Exterior view of the Berkeley Building, originally constructed as apartments in 2015 and later converted into student housing within two months.
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The fabrication lab features 3D printers, tools, equipment, and stations for working on projects.
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A white Acoustibuilt Seamless Acoustical Ceiling System reduces noise and speech intelligibility for privacy, while curves echoed throughout the space impart movement and progress at Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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Watch this video from Gensler for an inside look at a new project that showcases a people-centric approach, blending bold aesthetics with functional spaces that support the energy...
Aug. 28, 2025
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The Momentum showroom at NeoCon 2025 features an expansive green wall.
The i+s team looks back on ‪NeoCon‬ and Fulton Market Design Days 2025. Walk through the showrooms with us as we explore the products shaping the design conversation this year...
June 12, 2025

Design Innovation

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Marco Early Learning Classroom with soft shapes, rounded corners, and designated areas for solo work and group projects.
Learn how intentional shape design in educational spaces guides student behavior and supports universal learning. When combined with flexible layouts, shape becomes an effective...
Oct. 15, 2025
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Industry sources reveal how AI tools can augment human creativity, streamline workflows, and deepen storytelling, while emphasizing the need for secure environments and ongoing...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Diverse multigenerational workforce having a team meeting
Gain practical interior design tips to accommodate generational traits and preferences in the workplace, while promoting purpose, productivity, and well-being through design.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Light wood pawns in a row with different graphic representations of brains floating above them against gray background.
Discover quick-start pilot ideas and metrics to implement neuroinclusive design changes effectively, fostering environments that promote comfort, autonomy, and productivity for...
Oct. 6, 2025

Sustainable Practices

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At Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard campus, students gather in a CTE lab with high-quality lighting and acoustic ceiling solutions that improve focus.
Perkins Eastman’s design for Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard campus sets a new standard for sustainable, inclusive K–12 learning environments.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Commercial building entry with large windows, abundant daylight, and greenery
Learn how microbiome architecture brings living systems into workplace and commercial interior design to enhance health, sustainability, and well-being.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Modern workplace featuring Steelcase's Campers & Dens awning with booth seating beneath adjacent to glass enclosed meeting space.
As hybrid work, AI, sustainability, and well-being reshape the built environment, Steelcase’s Allan W. Smith explains how organizations can design workplaces that “earn the commute...
Oct. 13, 2025
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Amy Gutmann Hall Exterior lit at night, with expansive glazing and mass timber featuring prominently.
See how Penn Engineering’s new 116,000-square-foot mass timber hub reduces carbon emissions while fostering collaboration in data science and AI.
Oct. 7, 2025

Holistic Interior Design

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From wellness to sustainability, explore how designers are shaping healthier interiors in 2025—and tell us what’s fueling your creativity.
Oct. 8, 2025
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An office is a business asset, and the right furniture can affect productivity and employees' comfort. Treating the office as a key productivity driver makes it easier to justify...
Oct. 1, 2025
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Flat lay of stylish architect moodboard composition with black, beige and grey samples of textile, paint, panels and tiles.
Learn how designers can address urgent challenges and leverage emerging opportunities to create more sustainable, inclusive, and health-conscious commercial environments.
Oct. 1, 2025
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Teknion Legacy Space long view conference table and 3D wall mural
Located in Toronto, Teknion’s new Legacy Space—created in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund—offers an informative and insightful environment where visitors...
Sept. 17, 2025

People + Projects

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Hotel Tonnelle captures the lively spirit of New Orleans with its lush colors and locally sourced furnishings, artistic decor, and tile elements.
Learn from real-world examples how art can connect people and place, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful integration of local art to deepen community ties and support sustainabilit...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Exterior view of University of Arkansas Fayetteville Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research
The I3R building integrates natural Arkansas landscape elements, biophilic design, and flexible labs.
Aug. 27, 2025
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This episode explores how suburban office campuses are evolving into vibrant, mixed-use hubs by incorporating amenities, community spaces, and diverse tenants.
Aug. 25, 2025
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High-end hotel lobby with grand staircase, lounge furniture, and reception desk with warm tones and gold details.
INK+ORO founder Tiffany Woodson joins I Hear Design to share how emotionally driven design transforms hospitality environments, blending architectural rigor with human-centered...
Aug. 18, 2025

Materials + Products

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Designed for versatility, the Goma Chair features elegant joinery and contemporary aesthetics. Its adjustable options and finishes make it suitable for hospitality, workplace,...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Skiaccia Armchair features a curved backrest and has stackable functionality.
Designed for versatility and elegance, the Skiaccia Armchair features a curved backrest for ergonomic support and a stackable design for space efficiency.
Oct. 14, 2025
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The VOLA T39ELUS towel warmer brings comfort and design into hospitality, wellness, and high-end residential bathrooms.
The VOLA T39ELUS towel warmer offers a sleek, customizable solution for elevating bathroom aesthetics with Danish craftsmanship, featuring stepless temperature control and a variety...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Treefrog's 1805F Xilo 2.0 Striped XL White veneer installed on the wall in a collaborative space.
Crafted in Italy, the Xilo 2.0 Striped XL White veneer combines sustainability with sophisticated aesthetics, offering a durable and stylish solution for modern interiors.
Oct. 14, 2025