I Hear Design: the i+s podcast
The team at interiors+sources settle in to discuss recent news, interviews, and reviews in more depth than any other source.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 316
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
History in the Making: A Journey Through Gaudí’s Masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen takes listeners on a captivating journey through La Sagrada Familia, the world-famous cathedral in Barcelona. He recounts his recent visit to th…
ICYMI: OneDigital Unveils New Tech-Forward HQ, Designed to Elevate Work-Life and Collaboration
In this mini In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an article titled, "OneDigital Unveils New Tech-Forward HQ, Designed to Elevate Work-Life and Collaboration," published…
How Political Shifts Shape Design Trends: Insights from Designer and Forecaster Stacy Garcia
As the November political elections draw near, we sat down with designer and trend forecaster Stacy Garcia to discuss her thoughts on how consumer behaviors are shaped by the broader economic and pol…
ICYMI: Evolving Workspaces—Lessons in Flexibility, Communication, and Comfort
With hybrid and remote policies as the primary working model, many Gen Z employees are skeptical of the value of the office’s collective experience. Our challenge as workplace designers is finding th…
The Last Word on PVC with HLW's Jonce Walker and Carnegie's Gordon Boggis
In this episode of I Hear Design, we’ll dive into a topic that’s sparked a lot of debate over the years: the use of PVC in the built environment. In spite of its ubiquitous usage by designers and spe…
ICYMI: Creating Healthy Spaces with Wallcoverings in Healthcare
Choosing finishes that meet the aesthetic needs of a space combined with inherent cleanability makes vinyl wallcovering an easy choice for today’s high-demand spaces like healthcare environments. Wit…
ICYMI: Where AI is Headed in Workplace Design
No industry is immune to the current wave of artificial intelligence, including architecture and design. The general consensus is that while AI for workplace design has great potential, it needs more…
Urban Design, Mass Transit and Sustainable Placemaking with Ana Francisca de la Mora and Donald Verbanac
In this episode of I Hear Design, we're diving into the dynamic world of urban design and mass transit projects. Our guests, Ana Francisca de la Mora and Donald Verbanac from Arcadis, explore the int…
ICYMI: Secondary Markets on the Rise as Entertainment Hubs
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we recap an article written by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett that was originally published on the interiors+sources website on April 5, 2024, that explores some unlik…
NeoCon 2024: Conversations that Inspire with IIDA’s Cheryl Durst, Hightower’s Natalie Hartkopf and Many More
Well, folks, that's a wrap! We just returned from NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago, and the energy at The MART and Fulton Market was palpable. In this extended episode of I Hear Design, i+s Chief Co…
NeoCon Preview: Climate Positive NOW with Kenn Busch
In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to interiors+sources' long-time partner, journalist and educator Kenn Busch, about the launch of the new Climate Positive Solutions Gallery at NeoCon 2024. A…
Simplifying Sustainability Standards with BIFMA's Steve Kooy
In this episode of the "I Hear Design" podcast, host Robert Nieminen discusses the topic of specifying sustainable and healthy furniture, focusing on understanding various sustainability standards. H…
ICYMI: ASID Shares Refreshing Trends in Hospitality Design
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we recap an article written by ASID's Lindsey Koren that was originally published on the interiors+sources website on April 9, 2024, that uncovers highlights fr…
Cubicles, Open Plans and the Future of Workplace Design with Bethanne Mikkelsen
Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model we’ve been hearing in the wake of the global pa…
ICYMI: How Today’s Retail Design Influences E-Commerce
In this In Case You Missed It Episode, we’re featuring a popular article from the interiors+sources website titled, “How Today’s Retail Design Influences E-Commerce” written by Nicki Gitlin, the owne…
Leveraging Technology to Create More Inclusive Communities with Jack Chaffin
Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of architecture. In this episode, Jack Chaffin, architect and pr…
ICYMI: All About EC3—The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator
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 Calc…
Exploring Digital Design Tools with Armstrong’s Nate Baxter
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 l…
ICYMI: 9 Essential Tips for Project Management in Architecture and Interior 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, se…
What’s Ahead in Design? Unpacking Gensler’s 2024 Design Forecast with Diane Hoskins
In its annual Design Forecast, global architecture and design firm Gensler identifies eight key trends at play that will help move the industry forward in 2024 and beyond. Stranded assets like office…