I Hear Design: the i+s podcast (interiors+sources)

The annual Sherwin-Williams Student Design Challenge and Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards are both currently accepting submissions for entries until March 15. Hear all about the details, including guidelines and prizes, now.

Learn about the sustainability efforts of Econyl and how Econyl is different than standard nylon.

NeoCon 2021 is just around the corner! In this preview episode, get a sneak peek of what you'll find in the space of commercial flooring manufacturer AVA. Then, be sure to stop by and see their latest designs during the show, found at 7-5030 in theMART.

BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building. This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.

Many generous sponsors are helping make this project a reality, including Tretford Americas. Designed with the highest grade Cashmere goat hairs from natural, sustainable resources, Tretford Americas' carpets are produced free from chemicals and toxins, making them an ideal match for the Benefield site. Courtney White, sales representative for Tretford Americas, dives into this patented manufacturing process and how it helps provide a healthier environment.

Learn more about the inspiration behind SSI's virtual showroom, showcasing three different environments, and the new products they're highlighting, including 3D laminates with paint-like finishes.

interiors+sources delivers the latest news from its editors’ desks. This week’s topics include ASID’s 2019 Outlook and State of Interior Design report and the NYC-based nonprofit LMNOP.

As Trinity Furniture continues to expand, so does the company's product range. Learn more about Trinity Furniture's history and its new products being showcased on Inspire.

Mohawk Group is launching its Waterways Project, featuring a mobile showroom packed with product solutions that are environmentally friendly and ready to specify. The showroom is hitting the road on a carbon-neutral 25-city tour highlighting rivers and their ecosystems.

In this episode, Jackie Dettmar and Mark Page discuss what people can expect to see and experience when they come out to the event.

* This podcast was created in partnership with Mohawk Group.

What do designers need to consider before specifying products for a new kitchen and bath project? How is COVID-19 going to change the way these spaces are designed to help prevent the spread of infection? Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen talks to Lorenzo Marquez of the Marqet Group to answer these questions and more.

*Thank you to our sponsors: Interface & Bradley Corporation

Learn about the different products showcased in Concertex's virtual showroom and how they pair the latest technology with high-performing material.

Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, announces Sherwin-William’s 2019 color of the year, how it was chosen, and what you can expect to see in this contemporary hue in the next year.

This is it! The fourth and final installment in our Women in Design series. Our very own Editor in Chief of i+s, AnnMarie Martin, sits down for an honest and encouraging conversation with Amber Pickett Wernick of Perkins&Will's Dallas studio to learn more about her story of coming up through the interior design and architecture industry and the lessons she's learned along the way about passion for the profession, mothering, mentoring, advocating for yourself, and much more.

Meet Our Guest:

Amber Pickett Wernick, director of practice development, Perkins&Will, Dallas

Award-winning interior designer and strategist Amber Pickett Wernick joined the Dallas studio of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will as director of practice development in June of 2023. Wernick, a Dallas native who worked for Perkins&Will between 2008 and 2015, returned to the firm to play a key role in client engagement, identifying new opportunities that grow the studio’s interior design practice.

As director of practice development, Wernick oversees all phases of interior design projects while nurturing client relationships and fostering collaboration. With an emphasis on research and innovation, Wernick develops design solutions that align with the social, cultural, and functional goals of each client. She also serves as a leader in the studio, working to support and advance the development of fellow designers.

Wernick has a strong foundation in the firm’s values and brings more than 14 years of experience in workplace, education, residential, and healthcare interiors. Her portfolio includes the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, the Stanford University campus in Redwood City, and lululemon’s global headquarters in Vancouver.

The theme of this year's Earth Day is "Invest in Our Planet," and you don't need to don't need to have the budget of a multinational corporation to make a difference. Architects and designers can have a measurable impact on the environment through the projects they design and the products they specify. In this episode, we sit down with Armstrong World Industry's Environmental Sustainability Manager, Anita Snader, to discuss where we are as an industry in the battle against climate change, how manufacturers like Armstrong are stepping up their sustainability commitments and some tools the design professionals have at their disposal to more accurately measure their carbon footprints.

Resources discussed in this episode:

https://www.aia.org/pages/6351155-materials-pledge

https://armstrongceilings.com/sustainability

https://www.buildingtransparency.org/tally/tallycat/

https://carbonleadershipforum.org/ec3-tool/

https://portal.mindfulmaterials.com/

In this poignant, yet hopeful episode of I Hear Design, JSR Associates' Jane Rohde talks with Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about how the senior living and eldercare markets have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as the death toll in the U.S. hits 50,000. But there may be a silver lining on the horizon as more designers ask about how they can affect change in public health policy and a design model that reflects person-centered care.

With the advancement of technology, human interactions are often set aside. Design Connections conference chair Jane Rohde and Studio Director of Puccini Group Nick Domitrovich share ideas on the opportunities for balancing this tech within various types of designed environments.

Hear how American tile manufacturer Crossville Inc. provides architects, designers and installers with research-based products, such as the new colorful Cursive collection, along with informative tile tools resources.

*This podcast was created in partnership with Crossville Inc.

Acoustics is more than a design buzzword: it's an important aspect of interiors. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discussed the basics of acoustic design with Hanson Hsu, principal acoustician and founder of Delta H Design Inc., a research, design, and build firm providing design and consulting services for architecture and acoustics since 1998.

If you have any questions about acoustics for a follow-up podcast on the topic, please email kadie.yale@interiorsandsources.com with "Acoustics Question" in the subject.

Crossville is the first manufacturer to earn Green Squared certification across all US-manufactured porcelain tile products. As big tiles become mainstream, the question on everyone's mind is 'What are the benefits of big tile installation?' Frank Douglas, VP Business Development at Crossville, settles in with Mariah Obiedzinski of interiors+sources to discuss 2019 trends, the most popular tiles, the benefits of big tiles, and much more.

Everyone knows that the ways in which retail is changing for the consumer, but what should designers keep in mind? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the topic with Jonathan Lopez, Associate Principal and Design Director for Retail Design Collaborative.

Meetings Today's Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson talks with Omni Hotels & Resorts' Dan Surette, senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Laura Trussel McKoy, creative director and vice president of interior design, about the hard-charging brand's newest developments and design concepts.

More than 60% of interior designers are women, yet only 11% occupy leadership roles in the industry. Why is that, and how do we ensure there are more seats at the leadership table for women and people from diverse backgrounds? Join this lively discussion i+s recently had with Shannon Cochran, VP of Marketing + Design for Patcraft, and Susan Pilato, CEO of Mantra Inspired Furniture, as they share their perspectives on the role of female executives in the interior design industry and how we can make it more equitable for everyone.

Many believe that the future of the workforce will primarily be focused on a balance between in-person and in-office working. But if you’re not at home, and you’re still working, then you must be somewhere else. Enter the concept of the “third” place.

interiors+sources editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Adrian Thompson discuss the top stories and products our audience and staff have enjoyed this year.

NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago are right around the corner. Listen in to this episode as i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen and Editor-in-Chief AnnMarie Martin discuss the magazine's upcoming NeoCon Preview in the May/June issue and the most-anticipated stops they'll be making at THE MART and Fulton Market this year. Martin also shares some thoughts about her evolution with the brand and how design is making the world a better place one space at a time. 

As part of our How To Specify series, we’re taking a look at how flooring and wall solutions manufacturer Altro continues to innovate its products to improve the well-being of those who use them.

*Thanks to our sponsor Altro for the creation of this podcast.

A recent Harvard Business Review article noted that “From now on, leading-edge companies—whether they sell to consumers or businesses—will find that the next competitive battleground lies in staging experiences." What does that mean for architects and designers who are helping their clients utilize technology and even artwork to create spaces that are both memorable and meaningful? In this episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary design firm SOSO's creative director Eric Gunther to find out what experience design is, where it's headed and the role technology plays in immersing people in the built environment successfully.

i+s board member Lindsay Wilson joins Robert Nieminen on this episode to talk about her passion for the workplace, and how the pandemic is accelerating change for the better. Join this conversation and learn more about Wilson’s design philosophy and what trends she anticipates in the years ahead.

*Thanks to our sponsor, Mannington Commercial.

In this episode of I Hear Design, Aran McCarthy, principal at Francis Cauffman Architects, talks about the future of healthcare design—specifically how we can reimagine retail spaces for healthcare to bring medical facilities closer to the communities which they serve. Find out how vacant retail stores and other commercial spaces can be effectively retrofitted to accommodate healthcare environments, and the benefits of taking this approach.

Meet Frasch and the many offerings the company provides to solve your acoustical issues in a stylish way.

Resilient flooring encompasses a wide variety of products, from tile to sheet and rubber, to more specific categories like rigid and flexible LVT. Join Mohawk Group’s Jackie Dettmar and Dana Wright as they walk us through the differences in these flooring categories and share their tips on how to find the best product for your project.

*This podcast was created in partnership with Mohawk Group

In this episode of I Hear Design, Mark Sullivan and Megan Pritts with JZA+D talk with interiors+sources editor Robert Nieminen about the importance of cultivating new talent through mentoring, and what both young and seasoned professionals should look for in the mentor-mentee relationship.

According to a recent Gensler forecast report, the design of living spaces ranging from retirement communities to multigenerational urban high rises are evolving to offer more choice and physical-digital integration for seniors, and that ageism can be eliminated through design. In this episode, JSR Associates' Jane Rohde sits down with i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to discuss an innovative model for senior living communities that not only better caters to the needs of elderly populations but also brings at-risk youth into the picture to further break down barriers to community. In this lively conversation, you’ll discover not only how the Live Together model works, but be inspired and equipped to re-envision the way you think about how to design for senior living in the future.

Healthcare and senior living facilities can be challenging when it comes to lighting. Designers must make sure there is adequate light for a wide spectrum of people, from young CNAs to senior residents, all of whom have very different needs.

In this episode, Tom Leonard, vice president of commercial controls in Leviton’s lighting and controls business, walks us through the most crucial lighting needs in healthcare and senior living spaces and how designers can meet the call for good lighting in this market. Learn more about lighting and controls.

* This podcast was created in partnership with Leviton.

As the popularity of certification systems like the WELL Building Standard and Fitwell continue to grow, what does this mean for employees' personal expression? Design Connections conference chair Jane Rohde and senior associate for Stanley Wilcox Toni Wyre sit down to discuss the impacts of health and wellness certifications and more in the first segment of i+s' Design Connections podcast series.

Guest Susanne Angarano, principal at Vaysen Studio, discusses the importance of regenerative design; what it means and how designers can start thinking about not just "doing things better" but about "doing better things." Find out the advantages of using this approach over more traditional design methodologies in this insightful episode.

Everyone loves the look and feel of real wood. But wood is not without its issues. Lisa Thornton from Egger Wood Products shares the many benefits of using laminate materials for items like desks and doors, including cost-effectiveness, lighter weight and more.

Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen wraps up our three-part series on wellness by discussing the science behind how light impacts human health and sharing some resources and guidelines for designers and specifiers working on WELL projects.

A very special GreenBuild episode! Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards with Rochelle Routman, director of sustainability for Metroflor. As a previous recipient of the WSLA, Routman will be announcing the WSLA Alumnae Group and Summit during GreenBuild, connecting female sustainability leaders with one another.

Discover a different side of Indiana Furniture and be prepared to be surprised by their new products and their beautiful showroom sketch.

In this episode of I Hear Design, guests Janet Pogue, principal and global workplace research leader for Gensler’s DC office and Natalie Engels, principal, work sector leader and design director in the firm’s San Jose office to talk about Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast. In this insightful conversation, Pogue and Engels explore how "The Great Disruption" has impacted the way architects and designers are looking at space now and in what ways will it impact the office. They also answer questions about how we design for sustainability and health now, and how do we ensure the built environment is flexible enough to deal with the kind of ongoing change we’re seeing?

Senior living and assisted living were hit hard by the pandemic, but now that the proverbial dust has settled, do what interior designers need to consider when designing and specifying for this market? In this episode of I Hear Design, guests Allison Wolfe and Phoebe Stein offer some valuable insights on the trends and typologies that are influencing the design of senior and assisted living environments as well as the challenges designers can expect when planning for this important segment. They will also be part of an in-person panel discussion on Sept. 14th in Atlanta at Shaw Contract's showroom, as the official kickoff to an ongoing in-person series going into 2023 that you don’t want to miss.

In an attempt to work without distractions, remote employees are starting to utilize vacant hotel rooms as an alternative office away from home. NELSON Worldwide designers share their thoughts on why this trend is growing, along with tips for hospitality designers to make these spaces more work-friendly.

BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building.

This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.

One of the generous sponsors helping make this project a reality is 3form. Karli Slocum, vice president of marketing for 3form, joined i+s to talk about the company’s involvement in the Benefield project and how 3form’s new product line, Flek, embodies 3form’s commitment to sustainability.

Learn about the different products showcased in VIA's virtual showroom and the latest in anti-microbial materials.

Overwhelmed by carbon neutrality? It can feel like a hydra that has too many heads to conquer. But one strategy to target your carbon reduction goals is by specifying products with low embodied carbon.

In our first In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) series, we present an article by Jennie Morton titled, "Tackle Carbon Neutrality with Product Specification," that appeared in our March/April issue of interiors+sources that was originally published online on April 10th.

Read the article in full here: https://www.iands.design/sustainable-design/article/33002785/tackle-carbon-neutrality-with-product-specification

Patient room furniture has a reputation of being comfortable by day and turns to a sleeping nightmare at night. From the NeoCon 2019 show floor, Christoph Trappe chats with Kim Sank from Wieland about their new featured products that combine both function and comfort.

What does it take for a living walls company to make sure even the worst brown thumbs keep their system alive? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale sits down with Nathan Beckner, lead plant designer of sagegreenlife to discuss their latest collaboration with Gensler.

In the second installment of interiors+sources' podcast series on wellness, editor-at-large Robert nieminen talks with Kathleen Hetrick and Heidi Creighton with BuroHappold in Los Angeles. They discuss what makes a building healthy and the tools that can help architects and designers make better specifying decisions.

Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Sarah Kloepple talk about color of the year announcements, how they expect to see the colors used, and what the colors mean for design and occupants in a space.

In this episode, Staci Patton, principal at DLR Group, joins i+s chief content director Robert Nieminen for a lively discussion about the importance of creating a sense of locale in hospitality environments. They discuss the drivers behind this trend and how to create an authentic sense of place both indoors and out.

In this "In Case You Missed It" episode of I Hear Design, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen reviews two recent articles from the i+s website that explore The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator, better known as EC3. The first is titled, “3 Designers Talk 3 Ways to Utilize EC3,” by Lona Rerick, sustainable design leader and architect at ZGF; Marty Brennan, architect, sustainability leader, light health researcher and mass timber enthusiast at ZGF; and Charlotte Jolly, an interior designer at ZGF,” was published online on January 29th. The second article published on February 28th and titled, “More Experts Sound off on the EC3,” was written by independent climate consultant Jon Strassner, who interviewed Perkins&Will D.C.’s Senior Technical Coordinator and Senior Associate Brittany McNairy, and Parallel Sustainability’s VP of Operations Rebecca Backer, to get their “how-to’s” on using the calculator to better understand and achieve climate impacts.

Chief content officer Christoph Trappe chats with staff writer Sarah Kloepple about her recent stay at Arlo SoHo, a new hotel in New York that offers 150-square-foot micro hotel rooms -- but plenty of space for co-working on the main floors. They discuss both the benefits and drawbacks, and how hospitality design is evolving to meet the needs of frequent travelers and "urban explorers." Read the article and see the video tour

In this episode, we talk to Armstrong Flooring's Sandra Soraci about how evidence-based design can support and inform the design of healing environments, which begins at the ground level with the floor. Find out how to leverage research to make better design decisions that help facilitate improved outcomes for patients.

This podcast was produced in partnership with Armstrong Flooring.

Learn more about what inspired the three-dimensional design approach for Zintra's showroom and how these acoustic panels can be a creative solution for your next project.

More than a showroom for products, Haskell Education’s Inspire sketch re-imagines what the student-centered classroom of the future might look like, driven by its ‘Learn, Think, Do’ methodology.

Founder and principal of Studio O Liz Ogbu is one of three keynote speakers at this year's NeoCon's, taking place in Chicago's the MART, June 10-12. Hear how her keynote presentation, Do No Harm: The Role of Design in Complicated Times, ties in with this year's human-centered design theme that will be highlighted throughout the 51st edition of the commercial design event. Listen to more podcasts.

In this episode, guest Janet Pogue, Global Director of Workplace Research and a Principal at Gensler, joins i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to unpack the results of their 2022 U.S. Workplace Survey and learn about the reasons employees are returning to the office; how the workplace can more effectively support them, and the mix of experiences that will help accelerate their return.

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our inaugural event series, Dinner+Discourse, which will take place in major cities across the U.S. Listen to associate editor Adrian Thompson and brand director Steven Sloan discuss the details of what attendees can expect, including good cocktails and great conversations.

Mohawk Group’s Smart City carpet collection reinterprets transit maps into soft surfaces. Contributing editor Sarah Kloepple explores this sustainably created flooring system with Mark Page, Mohawk’s senior director, creative design and development.

All designers face the pressure of creating something new—remaining relevant in an ever-changing design industry. In fact, it’s a common theme running through the showfloor here at NeoCon 2019. Iris Wang from Brentano has her own thoughts on this topic and shares her process with me as well the new Clear Water Collection.

Hear about the inspiration behind Mohawk Group's latest flooring collections, and how sustainability and health and wellness are integrated into the products.

Health and wellness are top of mind for every designer and specifier, but what role can lighting and controls play in supporting occupant wellbeing? In this episode produced in partnership with Leviton, experts from the company's various brands share their insights into the ways in which lighting design can help improve health outcomes in healthcare facilities, the role UV lighting technology plays in disinfection and the myriad of solutions available to designers today.

To keep up with the demands of the next generation of workspaces, companies have transitioned from traditional individual office spaces to open office floor plans. The answer? Booths. Booths that can be inserted into any open office floor plan. And there’s not just one exhibit, but many that showcase this innovative approach to a solve a very real problem.

Christoph Trappe is front and center at NeoCon 2018, and he sees a very interesting solution popping up.

To create comfortable, human-centered environments for residents in memory care communities, designers should consider these tips when it comes to selecting safe materials for floors and walls.

*This podcast was created in partnership with Altro

Known for its sustainable practices, Momentum Textiles and Wallcoverings discusses four hospitality design trends they’ve spotted. They are chatting with us during the 2019 HD Expo, held at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Sustainability design has been an ever more important aspect of interior design and the way we live, work, and interact. In episode 7, Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses sustainable initiatives and the importance of footprinting over hand printing with Lisa Conway, VP of sustainability of design for Interface America’s.

Is your space in need of a low-profile system to hide clusters of cables and bulky wires? Steve Batchelder, director of sales for Connectrac, explains how the young company's easy-to-install wireway systems can provide both power and cord management for any environment. Learn about Connectrac's newest system launching this year, which will be on display at Design Connections 2.0.

In this episode, Savannah College of Art and Design students James Jung and Heshan Li talk about the beautiful hand sketches they produced for the new Inspire by interiors+sources virtual showroom experience. Find out what they think about drawing by hand, what they learned and how they see the future of virtual tradeshows.

Take a tour of this unique showroom experience.

We are kicking off the new year with a three-part series on sustainability and design, in which we explore a variety of topics ranging from how to design for the new climate reality we’re facing to the most current tools and resources that architects and designers can use to reduce the carbon footprints of their projects, and wrapping up by focusing on sustainability higher education and how a number of universities are making commitments to curbing the climate crisis on a global scale. In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sits down with Jay Valgora, principal and founder of Studio V, and Jonce Walker, director of sustainability and wellness at HLW, for a lively conversation in which they shared their passion for and perspectives on how to design for the new climate reality.

The pandemic has affected every industry, and retail has been hit particularly hard. Guests Kathy Craft Rich, industrial practice leader at NELSON Worldwide and Robyn Novak, Retail Practice Leader of FRCH NELSON, talk about what challenges retailers are facing now to keep shoppers safe as well as envisioning how retail design may change in a post-COVID world.

Guest Jane Rohde talks about her new CEU on resilient flooring with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute that’s available now on the interiors+sources website. Get a crash course on some of the material covered in this distance learning opportunity and learn some of the in’s and out’s about the materiality, sustainability and performance of resilient floorcoverings.

*This podcast was created in partnership with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute.

Designtex President Susan Lyons and Design Director Catherine Stowell talk about the new collaboration between Designtex and Bauhaus textiles masters tied to this year’s 100th anniversary of Bauhaus, and how the company is taking the past to re-imagine the future of design.

*This podcast was created in partnership with Designtex.

Learn more about the inspiration behind Focal Point's showroom, designed with biophilia in mind. The space is meant to be an area of relaxation for visitors, with such elements as hanging gardens and acoustic baffles.

The pandemic has changed the way designers approach just about everything—and lighting design is no exception. In this episode produced in partnership with Leviton, we discuss the way the pandemic has change the way designers need to consider lighting control specifications, the trends in controls we'll see in 2022, as well as what some of the crucial lighting and control needs are for commercial applications and the benefits they offer occupants.

Learn more about the inspiration behind Swiftspace's showroom and the flexible, innovative products for privacy and home-based work you'll find inside.

Hear about Econyl's focus on creating and nurturing a circular economy.

What do hand sketching, creating custom furniture and adaptive reuse have in common? They’re all in a day’s work for architect Rachel Robinson, co-founder of New York City based durodeco. In this episode, she sits down with i+s Editor in Chief, AnnMarie Martin, to discuss how her firm got its start, where the design industry seems to be heading in New York (hint: adaptive reuse is on the rise), the importance of sketching by hand and why it’s so important to her work—and more.

How can designers tell if a product is truly sustainable or if it’s just been greenwashed? And with all of the certifications out on the market, how do you know what they measure and what they don’t? Join Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen as he talks with Brad Miller and Jennifer Wammack of BIFMA about product sustainability standards.

*This podcast was created in partnership with Interface Inc.

In this episode, Jessica Mann-Amato, principal and co-owner of Mancini Duffy in New York, shares her journey of rising to a leadership role as a woman in an industry that’s still very much male dominated, as well as how the firm is using technology to innovate and inform the design process for their clients.

In this third and final episode in our three-part series on sustainable design, we hone in on the higher education market to learn how colleges and universities, both public and private, are setting (and achieving) aggressive sustainability targets on their journey to reach net zero. Guests Martha Larson, director of Sustainability for RMF Engineering, Jennifer Cordes, principal at Hord Coplan Macht, and Darrah Jakab, associate principal, sustainable design, at MHTN, join chief content director Robert Nieminen for a conversation about the successes and strides this industry is making in the field of sustainability.

The latest emuamericas product offerings inspire great design

In this In Case You Missed It Episode, we’ll be revisiting a popular article from the interiors+sources website titled, “9 Pillars of Thoughtful Project Management,” written by Kimberly M. Zeiser, senior associate in Gensler’s Chicago studio, originally published online on Feb. 1, 2024. Join us as we explore the strategies, tools, and best practices that empower architects and interior designers to master the art of project management, ultimately shaping the built environment and enriching the lives of their clients. Stay tuned for valuable insights and actionable tips to elevate your practice to new heights.

As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate up-and-coming design professionals, Formica Corporation recently announced the winners of the 2022 FORM Student Innovation Competition. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to the first- and third-place winners of the 2022 Formica FORM Student Design Competition about the inspiration behind their entries, their experiences of working with laminate as a medium and the challenges they faced along the way.

This episode was produced in partnership with Formica Corporation.

Guests Chris Stulpin (Tarkett) and Sandra Tripp (Huntsman) talk to i+s about the inspiration behind a new atelier in the Big Apple.

Hear how Sloan's variety of touch-free products feature the latest sensor technology that is ideal for commercial restrooms.

As the architecture and design industry becomes increasingly familiar with digital design tools and pre-construction services, knowing how they work and what to look for is paramount. How can tools like 3D Revit and digital twins address pain points for project teams, for example? Listen in as Armstrong's Nate Baxter answers this questions (among others) and explains how digitally assisted design tools can help create bolder, more sustainable projects on time and on budget.

Resources on Armstrong's ProjectWorks solution:

https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en/programs-services/projectworks.html

https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en/case-study/transportation/bwi-airport-terminal-renovation-projectworks-ceiling-design.html

As the pandemic forced the cancellation of trade shows like NeoCon, manufacturers had to come up with new ways to introduce products, so Snowsound created a VR showroom instead. In this episode, Sam Barry talks to Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about the design, functionality and plans for this new, immersive experience.

Hear about the latest product launches from UK-based Frovi as you tour this inspired space.

Camira's North American products are rich in wool, and so is its Chicago showroom. Hear how the company used sustainable fabric in rich jewel tones with spin top-like hanging fixtures to create a dramatic backdrop for NeoCon 2019.

Learn about the inspiration behind Kwalu's Chicago showroom and how its products allows designers to maintain aesthetic without sacrificing design.

As surfaces in hospitals and other medical facilities are being cleaned more frequently with harsher chemicals in the wake of COVID, product failures in the field are becoming alarmingly more commonplace. In this episode, Julie Short discusses an innovative film product from DuPont that can be applied to virtually any surface that offers added durability and cleanability. *This podcast was created in partnership with DuPont.

The Relaxing Floors collection from Mohawk uses research to uncover fractal carpet patterns in nature to reduce stress. Robert Nieminen, editor-at-large for interiors+sources talks about this thoughtful approach to design.

Ceilings represent a significant amount of square footage and investment in design projects, which requires designers and specifiers to give careful consideration to what gets installed in the ceiling plane. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to Steve Udolph, national sales manager at CertainTeed, to find out how ceilings can contribute to issues like acoustics, wellness and biophilia, as well as the variety of architectural forms and finishes available to designers to help them achieve the looks they want without sacrificing performance.

Produced in partnership with CertainTeed Architectural.

Whether you're designing for corporate, healthcare, education or anything in between, Saylite has the right light for you. Get to know the company's wide variety of colorful, modern products now.

Biophilic design was the inspiration behind this beautiful showroom from Olee Creative. Learn more about how to leverage Olee's artwork, films, resin panels and magnetic graphic systems.

NeoCon is hosting its 51st edition in Chicago's the Mart. Listen to what you can expect at this year's show, including the details behind three powerful keynote presentations that tie in with this year's theme.

In this “In Case You Missed It Episode,” we highlight a recent article titled, “Optimizing the Hybrid Learning Experience” written by staff writer Barbara Horwitz-Bennett that appeared in our September/October issue of interiors+sources and that was originally published online on Sept. 29th, 2023. Experts sound off on the best in layout and A/V choices for the most effective hybrid classroom experiences, and we highlight how Harvard Business School developed the holy grail of online learning in this recent article. 

To kick off 2020, editor at large Robert Nieminen and guest Holley Henderson of H2 Ecodesign explore the world of biophilia and how to leverage biophilic design in interiors projects for the benefit of occupants.

Christoph Trappe sat down with NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong at AIA in Las Vegas 2019 and got an update on what’s happening with the industry, the history of architectural codes and education as well as who the key players are and what actually goes into licensing architects. Listen now >>

Interface’s “What’s That Sound?” study reveals noise negatively impacts 69% of global employees’ concentration levels, productivity and creativity.