I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

Studioart’s Latest Collections Reveal New Leather Techniques and Trends

In search of new and exotic additions to showcase its brand, Studioart engaged Los Angeles-based designer Adam Hunter and Dallas-based Grove Studio to create two new cutting-edge collections. Hear from the designers how positive collaborations turned into one-of-a-kind products.
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Creating Trendy Lighting That Lasts

Nearly 30 years after opening its doors, Original BTC continues to specialize in creating handmade lighting fixtures made of unique materials.
Peter Bowles, the company’s founder and managing director, discusses how the British lighting company utilizes today’s top trends to produce lights that fit in any space for many years to come.
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Past to Present: Exploring 100 Years of Altro

Commercial flooring and wall manufacturer Altro has been providing solution-based products for 100 years. Susan Drew, market segment manager for Senior Living and Residential Care at Altro, shares how evidence and research are used to influence the company’s product performance, and how Altro continues to approach aesthetics that create appropriate senior living environments.
*This podcast was created in partnership with Altro.
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New Fuse Technical Program Aims to Solve Multiple Flooring Issues

Member-owned Fuse Alliance just launched Fuse Technical. The program aims to help designers and architects keep their projects on track and on budget by providing the right technical information to effectively solve flooring issues.
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This Laminate Looks and Feels Like Real Wood

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.
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Camira Weaves Sustainability Into the Fibers of Its Fabric and Business Philosophy

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.
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NCARB Shares Updates On Architectural Licensing Requirements

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 >>
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When Should Designers Ask for Larger Surface Samples?

An expert from Wilsonart joins the I Hear Design podcast to discuss the importance of asking for larger samples of surface materials (laminate, quartz, etc.), especially when you’re considering a large-scale pattern. Listen now.
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Mohawk’s Evidence-based Design at NeoCon: Carpet Patterns Reduce Stress

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.
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“Mapping” Out the Latest from Concertex and NappaTile

Design Director Aaron Mensik shares the inspiration behind his new Topo collection for Concertex, along with his vision when designing the NappaTile showroom for NeoCon 2019.
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