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A young Black female teacher sits at a desk leaning her hand on her hand
New Corgan and ASID Foundation research reveals how more nuanced user needs can inform practical guidance for creating more inclusive, adaptable learning environments.
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The Foundry Collection features ceramic knob handles finished in a glaze. Shown installed in a bathroom.
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The Meadowbrook armchair shown in the low back option displayed with a table.
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STEPEVI Caresse Collection shown in the desert colorway. A chair, side table and lamp are set up on the rug.
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ALMA Sendero installed on an exterior wall brings contrast and storytelling to the space.
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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The science behind the positive impacts of outdoor work and meeting spaces.

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Videos

Inside Chicago Design Week 2026: NeoCon, Design Days & Illuminate
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
Walking the Floor at ICFF 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

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Multiethnic Team of architects reviewing architectural model in the office.
I Hear Design
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we explore why involving interior architects from the earliest planning stages leads to better collaboration, more functional spaces, fewer...
July 13, 2026
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Exterior view of AWI showroom facade using Zahner perforated metal paneling for visual effect
At NeoCon, Armstrong World Industries showed how its expanded portfolio, strategic partnerships, and early design assist approach can support more expressive, buildable interiors...
July 8, 2026
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An audience under red and green lighting seated before a blurred stage performance in the background
A theater designer’s perspective can help interiors teams use story, timing, and atmosphere to create spaces people remember.
July 1, 2026
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Overhead view of Amber Grace Community property
Cooper Carry’s residential village at Berry College offers a design model for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with support, independence, and connection...
June 23, 2026

Sustainable Practices

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Exterior view of new affordable multifamily project at dusk.
I Hear Design
RKTB Architects’ Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito join the I Hear Design podcast to unpack the affordable housing shortage, the policy and financing barriers slowing multifamily development...
June 8, 2026
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Carrie Meadows, Head of Content, interiors+sources
As Chicago Design Week brings new products into view, designers have an opportunity to ask deeper questions about material transparency, sourcing, reuse, and purpose.
May 26, 2026
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Perkins&Will firm principals Phil Harrison and Lindsey Peckinpaugh stand against a white interior room wall with design project photos in the background
Perkins&Will leaders discuss how stewardship, material health, ecological literacy, and better data are changing design practice.
May 26, 2026
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Main floor view of Reverb multi-purpose zone for co-working and performances
Inside the adaptive reuse of a historic Morton Salt building, Reverb’s new Salt Shed headquarters turns music, workplace, and local identity into one connected design story.
May 26, 2026

Holistic Interior Design

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Carrie Meadows, interiors+sources
Recent conversations point to bigger questions about flexible products, material transparency, and interiors designed for change.
June 3, 2026
Photography by Zack Benson
Sleek table lamps on the bar counter and standing floral-shaped lamps that arch over booth seating create intimate layers of light while enhancing the sophisticated design narrative.
Through Fleurette, Studio UNLTD shows how light, sound, sequencing, materiality and service flow can support a restaurant’s brand story and shape the guest experience.
May 26, 2026
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ArtLifting connects artists with disabilities to workplaces and public-facing spaces, expanding visibility, income, and dignity through design.
May 26, 2026
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Open cafe and lounge area with Synovus red branding and accents grounded by neutral wood and stone look surfaces
Hendrick’s design for Synovus’ downtown Columbus headquarters shows how workplace change, branded storytelling, and employee-centered planning can realize a more connected office...
April 22, 2026

People + Projects

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Contemporary synagogue space with clerestory windows and sculptural element overhead facing altar.
I Hear Design
Architect Joshua Zinder of JZA+D and Landau | Zinder Architecture explores how synagogues and other worship spaces can inspire awe, support accessibility, strengthen community...
July 6, 2026
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Exterior building view of Sahuarita Regional Library at dusk, with soft facility illumination that is oriented to minimize impact to the desert ecosystem at nighttime
This Elev8-winning civic project uses daylight, shade, native landscaping, and warm interior finishes to support learning, access, and community gathering.
June 30, 2026
Photography by Connie Zhou | Courtesy of Perkins&Will
A view of the flexible work zones shows products on neutral wood shelving and adjoining workstations.
I Hear Design
Perkins&Will reimagined Unilever’s North American headquarters as a flexible, hands-on campus where product testing, brand storytelling, collaboration, and sustainability come...
June 29, 2026
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Exterior of colorful K-12 building in background with basketball court in foreground.
I Hear Design
RKTB Architects’ Albert Aronov and Nelya Sachakova discuss how K-12 school design is evolving in New York City through additions, modernization, accessibility, sustainability,...
June 22, 2026

Materials + Products

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AMBIENT Compass lights set up poolside at sunset.
The AMBIENT Compass combines sustainable materials with innovative LED technology, providing remote-controlled ambient lighting in three sizes for outdoor leisure and gatherings...
July 20, 2026
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Forest Within carpet tile collection shown in the Shifting Seasons pattern in an Autumn colorway and Ashlar layout.
With four distinct products, The Forest Within provides a range of styles that reflect nature’s vitality, making interiors lively and engaging through sculptural surfaces and ...
July 15, 2026
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MUKU chairs shown in black and red upholstery options and two arm styles.
The MUKU chair emphasizes flexibility with adjustable seat-slide, recline, lumbar support, and armrests, making it suitable for office, conference, and home settings while promoting...
July 15, 2026
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Durstone's Imagine Collection, shown in Cotto colorway.
Designed for commercial and hospitality environments, Durstone Imagine's porcelain tiles enable creative layouts like herringbone and stacked patterns, adding warmth and visual...
July 15, 2026