Sharing our thoughts on the latest design news and trends.
By Jolene Mudri | September/October 2023 Issue | MCD Magazine Durability and maintenance top the list of concerns for designers specifying flooring within healthcare environments. There are multiple intertwined variables to balance – material health, embodied carbon reduction, cost, longevity, …
By Amy Nichols & Lyndsee Johnson | July/August 2023 Issue | MCD Magazine As the healthcare industry enters the post-pandemic era, the design focus has shifted to enhancing the patient’s overall experience, while also maintaining an increased level of infection …
By Robert Nieminen | August 15, 2023 | i+s Magazine As we touched on in our blog last week, the Color of the Year announcements are here from all of the main paint players in the industry. We wanted to …
Although we are still 31 days away from the actual start of fall and the weather hasn’t prepared anyone for the crisp air in the coming months, Pantone and our favorite paint brands are here to get us ready for …
By D. Villella | August 8, 2023 | HCD Magazine What do you think of when you hear the words “experiential design”? You may not know what that is, but you’ve probably seen it. Experience design looks beyond the function …
By Jordan Gill | July 19, 2023 | HCD Magazine Consumer expectations have significantly shifted toward on-demand services across various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Patients are less likely to endure long wait times and cumbersome processes when seeking …
By Anne DiNardo | April 5, 2023 | HCD Magazine Based on different studies, between 15-20 percent of the population is considered neurodiverse—a term that describes the range of neurological differences that exist among people. These conditions include attention deficit hyperactivity …
By Cheryl S. Durst | May/June 2023 Issue | i+S Magazine The findings from this year’s IIDA Industry Roundtable served up profound insights on how to design for the post-pandemic employee. Earlier this year, attendees at IIDA’s celebrated Industry Roundtable …
By AnnMarie Martin | May/June 2023 Issue | i+S Magazine Acoustics are very important in any design concept. If you hear a sound, then you are interacting with acoustics. They set the tone for the space not only from a …
By Tama Duffy Day & Bonny Slater | March/April 2023 Issue | MCD Magazine When it comes to a physical space’s first impressions, messages are quickly and unconsciously perceived differently depending on the user. It is no secret that everyone …