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Thousands of designers, architects, manufacturers, and industry leaders gathered in Chicago for one of the biggest weeks in commercial design. Take a look inside Chicago Design...
June 12, 2026
Get a snapshot of the 2026 ICFF at the Javits Center, highlighting the dynamic displays, innovative products, and industry trends that defined this year's showcase.
May 26, 2026

Design Innovation

CannonDesign and Perkins&Will are examining what changes when designers account more specifically for women’s health and well-being.
Oct. 13, 2026
Color, artwork, form, and lighting can help designers create behavioral healthcare environments that feel less institutional and more responsive to patient needs.
Oct. 13, 2026
Robert Soler connects circadian metrics with occupant behavior, daylight, materials, controls, and energy use.
Oct. 13, 2026
Original thinking isn’t a standalone business strategy—but clear value communication, thoughtful specification, and a discerning community can help set your craft and point of...
Oct. 13, 2026

Sustainable Practices

A comprehensive rehabilitation of the historic New York City public housing development pairs modernized homes and community spaces with preservation, sustainability, and renewed...
Oct. 13, 2026
Biophilic strategies offer practical ways to create positive distractions, calmer interiors, and recognizable wayfinding cues within demanding care environments.
Aug. 11, 2026
The developing initiative explores how building products might be evaluated for workforce practices, supply-chain equity, and community impact.
Aug. 4, 2026
I Hear Design
Bio-based, bio-sourced, and bio-attributed materials may sound similar, but understanding how renewable content is sourced, measured, and verified can help designers make more...
July 27, 2026

Holistic Interior Design

Small choices in circulation, seating, sightlines, and shared amenities can turn everyday routines into opportunities for community.
Oct. 13, 2026
I Hear Design
New research from Corgan and the ASID Foundation challenges designers to look beyond student accessibility and consider how physical, sensory, and cognitive demands affect the...
Oct. 5, 2026
Lawrence Group translated the firm’s values around equity, flexibility, and connection into office planning, shared spaces, and greater employee choice.
Sept. 30, 2026
Corgan and University of Arkansas research shows how lighting, enclosure, and purposeful movement can help designers reduce distraction and cognitive load in the workplace.
Sept. 28, 2026

People + Projects

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HDR’s Sara Gally explains how personal experience informed a pediatric care environment centered on dignity, normalcy, autonomy, and well-being.
Oct. 13, 2026
At Embark Walnut Creek, Hendrick pairs safety, sensory comfort, and residential cues with a repeatable model for outpatient behavioral health facilities.
Oct. 13, 2026
At the Bronx nursing center, immersive healthcare training environments are paired with daylight, biophilic elements, and spaces designed for students to reset between high-intensity...
Oct. 6, 2026
I Hear Design
In this ICYMI episode, we revisit an article that outlines the importance of presentation skills, storytelling, and communication training for the next generation of design leaders...
Sept. 21, 2026

Materials + Products

The September/October issue of interiors+sources spotlights interior solutions designed to support healthcare performance, durability, and wellness.
Oct. 13, 2026
I Hear Design
Standards and specifications can only tell designers so much about how furniture will perform in the field. Empire & Co.’s Hayley Pernsteiner explains what designers should look...
Oct. 12, 2026
Designed for outdoor hospitality and living spaces, Bodhi offers artisanal craftsmanship, engineered performance, and versatile finishes, making it a functional yet elegant shade...
Oct. 6, 2026
Available in Select or light rustic grades, the VOGUE Parquet Oak combines durability with aesthetic appeal, allowing designers to craft sophisticated interiors with consistent...
Oct. 6, 2026