I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

The Great Disruption, Resiliency and the Workplace of the Future: A Look into Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast

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?
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How to Specify Cable Railings

Need to specify a durable, corrosion-resistant solution to define perimeters, connect spaces or complement a design? Cable railings may be the solution for your client. Join i+s senior writer Janelle Penny and Ultra-tec marketing director Lindsey Fox to explore the benefits and opportunities of cable infill. This podcast was created in partnership with Ultra-tec.
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Alternative Design: Inspiration Behind Conversations That Matter

If you're one who loves to push the boundaries of design thinking, you don't want to miss this episode of I Hear Design, in which Robert Nieminen interviews Kaelynn Reid, host of the "Alternative Design" podcast. The topics Reid has covered in season 1 of the podcast run the gamut of microbiomes in the built environment to looking for design solutions and inspiration by considering what we can learn from populating Mars, as well as how prison facilities can be designed to be more restorative places for inmates. Listen in on this engaging discussion about some of the more innovative ideas being discussed on the fringe of the design industry.
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Lighting Control Trends and Industry Outlook for 2022

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.
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Trends in Hospitality Design and Resilient Flooring

The hospitality industry came to a grinding halt during the pandemic. How is the industry faring now and what trends are emerging? In this episode, produced in partnership with AVA flooring, Vice President of Commercial Business Development Jeremy Whipple sat down with Robert Nieminen to discuss design trends emerging in hospitality, the return of trade shows and in-person events, and how the resilient flooring industry is faring, specifically.
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Trend Forecasting: What’s Next for Design in 2022-23?

The pandemic may have turned the world upside-down but it didn't disrupt design trends—it strengthened long-term movements like biophilia that have been evolving for years. In this insightful conversation, trend forecaster and design entrepreneur Stacy Garcia shares her expertise on how to spot trends over fads and what the design industry can expect in the coming years in terms of colors, materials, patterns and technology. Get ready for a renaissance in design!
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Pruning the Tree: Where Design Solutions Arise

Where do our ideas come from? What motivates us to innovate? Listen in as Eric MacDonald, OM Seating product design manger, and furniture designer and engineer Francisco Romero chat about the design process where ideas come from, and the stories we tell along the way.The insight they bring forth will resonate with any of us interested in developing an enduring design process, whether as an independent designer or part of an in-house team.
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Designing Women: Two Female Executives Share Their Views on Life, Leadership and Equity

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.
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Students Create Award-winning Designs With Laminate

In this episode, the winners of the 2020 and 2021 Formica FORM Student Innovation Competition sat down with Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to talk about what inspired their winning designs and the challenges and benefits using laminate as a medium. Formica's Group VP of Design, Renee Hytry Derrington, also shares the company's passion for supporting design education and how the competition has evolved over the years.
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How to Specify Lighting and Controls for Healthcare

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.
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