Lauren Brant
Product Talk American 250 conversation with Casey Baxter and Joseph Namyst
I Hear Design
The conversation focuses on durability, design longevity, and the role of skilled craftsmanship in creating lasting, sustainable, American-made products.
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Exterior view of AWI showroom facade using Zahner perforated metal paneling for visual effect
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Idelli displays the Metalluxe wardrobe during ICFF 2026. The Metalluxe luxury wardrobe transforms storage into an immersive design experience.
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Woman in a red dress standing in a neutral-themed room on carpeted floor with gradient pattern in taupe and deep brown
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The FERRA conference chair is rooted in comfort and ageless appeal.
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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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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
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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
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Graded-In is a contract upholstery program designed to streamline furniture specification.
Designed to optimize efficiency, Blu Dot Graded-In enables procurement teams to easily specify durable, stylish textiles for lounge, dining, workplace, and hospitality environments...
June 16, 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
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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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A community kitchen and gathering room adjacent to outdoor recreation space in a mixed-use residential/commercial property
A successful mix is not just about adding uses. Luke Pierce outlines the design decisions that help residential, retail, and amenity spaces work as one.
May 26, 2026

Materials + Products

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Bubble Wrap shown in three colorways. It is part of part of the Fine Line collection from Stinson.
Designed for healthcare, workplace, education, and hospitality environments, Bubble Wrap combines style, durability, and sustainability with certifications ensuring safety and...
July 7, 2026
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Loll Design's Here & There Bench, shown in fog - a white finish.
Produced in approximately six weeks, the durable and high-performance Loll Here & There Bench highlights the enduring appeal of recycled outdoor furniture with a modern, heritage...
June 30, 2026
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Landscape Forms' Takeout Wedge benches arrange together for gathering collaboration opportunities. Shown with four wedge tables brought together.
With features like an optional umbrella-ready top, color-matched connectors, and integrated bag hooks, the Take-Out Wedge combines functionality with aesthetic appeal for outdoor...
June 30, 2026
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Swell Mini serves as a hook and storage bowl, while bringing a pop of color to walls.
Easy to install and customizable, the Swell Mini can be used alone or grouped into colorful compositions, adding a playful yet practical element to any space.
June 30, 2026