Design Practice/Theory

Perspective - Spring 2010

Cincinnati-based product design firm Kaleidoscope identified six major furniture design trends at two of last year's international furniture shows. We share those findings and examine their possible causes and effects.

Perspective - Spring 2010

Long associated with healthcare architecture, evidence-based design is making inroads into being part of the process for designing schools, office spaces, museums and more. We explore how data is informing design decisions and how it fits into the future of the industry.

Perspective - Winter 2010

Perspective scoured the globe to uncover some of the most influential projects from the past year and found four that not only evoke emotion, but were propelled by motion.

Perspective - Fall 2009

Effective working relationships between interior designers and general contractors are vital to successful — and economical — projects. Yet, at times, interior designers say construction professionals fail to understand the designer’s role and point of view.

Perspective - Fall 2009

Psychology may play a greater role in the business of Interior Design than most might think. We explore the relationship between emotion, perception and the profession.

Perspective - Spring 2008

SPRING 2008 - To create relaxing, healing environments, designers tap into sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Perspective - Fall 2007

SUMMER 2007 - Meeting the needs of today’s diverse communities requires a sharp eye for cultural understanding.

Perspective - Summer 2007

SUMMER 2007 - Organizations whose spaces reflect their true brand identity — from retail stores to corporate offices — are the most successful.

Perspective - Fall 2006

Every project has a lesson to teach. It’s up to designers to apply those lessons to future work.

Perspective - Spring 2006

SPRING 2006 - Increasing demands for privacy in the office, healthcare and governmental sectors spur a host of innovative design approaches.

Perspective - Spring 2006

SPRING 2006 - An old science makes a new impact on interior design.

Perspective - Winter 2006

WINTER 2006 - American designers await the finalization of the new ADA Accessibility Guidelines—and to learn what impact it could have on their daily work.

Perspective - Summer 2005

SUMMER 2005 - The design-build delivery method is changing the way designers work.

Perspective - Summer 2005

SUMMER 2005 - Finding and breaking the rules of harmonious pairings.

Perspective - Spring 2005

SPRING 2005 - Designers have the power to affect movement, drawing people away from one location and beckoning them toward the next.

Perspective - Fall 2004

With a mature career and years of experience, established designers find inspiration in the world around them.

Perspective - Summer 2004

Must corporate branding reign supreme, or should branch facilities make room for self-expression?

Perspective - Spring 2004

Interior designers tackled eight demanding projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

Perspective - Winter 2004

Global designers discuss how they transform groundbreaking thought into reality.

Perspective - Winter 2004

Consistent best practices help designers deliver value and efficiency. However, what’s “best” for one professional is not always universal.

Perspective - Winter 2004

Lighting designers infuse imagination with technology to go past sheer physical needs and enrich the living environment.

Perspective - Fall 2003

As worldwide perceptions of interior design evolve, the demand for residential expertise is growing. How professionals approach their craft will decide their fate as the leaders or the followers of the future.

Perspective - Fall 2003

These influential design firms are turning heads and changing the future of design.