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On a recent trip to the nail salon I picked up a magazine to flip though. It seemed weathered, but I thought nothing of it and continued to read, when I noticed that things didn’t quite make sense. Flipping the magazine around, I discovered that it was from almost three years ago. It seemed as though [...] People deal with crisis in different ways. This makes sense, every person is different and therefore each experience is unique. I heard on the radio the other day that they (whoever “they” happen to be) are considering proclaiming that we have surpassed the recession stage and are in the midst of a full depression. If [...] I know we are a couple weeks past NeoCon, but I still can’t seem to shake how seating products have evolved and even become less ergonomic. Perhaps it’s just that I am more sensitive to proper lumbar support needs, but at NeoCon more than not I was disappointed with the new seating products. Currently I sit [...] Signage is an important part of any interior. Signage well done occurs in ways that become subliminal and are only noticed when someone is looking for it. A recent visit to a local hospital reminded me of how designers try to integrate signage seamlessly into an interior. Thankfully my job takes me to all kinds of [...] The new popular Twitter search tag #neocon10 has been my favorite search for awhile now. NeoCon is a huge interior design trade show held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago where vendors showcase new products, concepts. present new ideas and where seminars and workshops fill the days with as many continuing educational credits you would [...] The other day I had an opportunity to visit a facility that offers cutting edge technology in the healthcare market. Driving onto campus, I was impressed with the modern feel of the building and once inside had a deep appreciation of the customer showcase, sleek turnstiles to enter the facility and banners proclaiming their environmental [...] Designing for the estimated time frame of an environment helps to keep interior design goals in check. When a space is temporary, it doesn’t make economic sense to use high end materials in a space that will not exist in a couple years. Carpet in commercial spaces is usually replaced approximately every seven years, and [...] It’s interesting how interior designers come up with the inspiration for their projects. As a student it was cumbersome to design a space and hard to figure out what to do, but as the years pass, inspiration comes much more naturally. For the facilities manager or homeowner inspiration can be found anywhere, it’s looking at [...] Last night I had the privilege of hearing Carlos Martinez speak, a principal at Gensler in Chicago. It was an informal talk about his history, the way he thinks and what makes Gensler stand out as a firm. There were many points he made that I agreed with, but one is worth thinking about a [...] Unfortunately I have been in many spaces that incorporate a multitude of elements that detract from the space as a whole. Over the weekend I was at a local art fair. Each artist who had a booth wants to create a welcoming space that entices patrons to step into their booth and purchase their art. [...] |
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