Looking for a major dose of news you can use? In this month’s edition of Design News You Can Use, Workplace Strategist Joelle Jach explores how to create the most productive office atmosphere. What’s the ideal temperature? Where should you sit? Do wellness programs incentivize hard work? For answers to workplace’s greatest questions, we’ve got […]
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As we near the end of the summer, the time for cookouts, beach weekends and family trips is almost at an end. While the office may look emptier than usual as coworkers take days off for summer fun, many of us are still not taking advantage of our vacation time. According to a recent survey, […]
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What do micro-units, Amazon, public transportation and dog baths have to do with each other? Hint: the answer has nothing to do with dollars and cents. Trends are reflections of societal desires, and there are some interesting trends evident in the Midwest that are representative of global trends on the rise. One such trend is […]
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It’s time for a revival of window displays, argues CallisonRTKL’s Ignaz Gorischek. Visual merchandising is important not only for a company’s sales but also for its brand. When you’re walking around a mall or shopping district, what is the first thing that draws your eye to a store? The answer for most people, myself included, […]
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As healthcare costs continue to increase, operators are exploring new delivery models and social platforms to personalize the provision of healthcare services. Companies are pouring resources into this field to create more personalized, secure and affordable health and wellness options. Mobile Health Influence There is no denying that the age of social interaction and […]
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CallisonRTKL’s Dave Scurlock discusses recent trends in jewelry retail and posits why the industry needs a massive dose of innovation. In the years preceding the financial market crash in 2008, it wasn’t just pop culture icons rocking diamond-studded, over-the-top bling. Young couples were saving to spend on engagement and wedding rings, a girl’s dream was […]
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Hospitality design requires differentiation in both branding and design in order to be successful, says CallisonRTKL’s Kevin Ketschek. Some of my purist design friends thought I was crazy when I left a past job at an interior design firm to work for a hospitality brand. This, they said, was the equivalent of selling out; my […]
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CallisonRTKL LA Office Volunteers with Passive Building Project in Tecate, Mexico Everyone knows the beer, and many a tourist has frequented its spa and ranch resorts, but far fewer are familiar with the small community known as Cerro Azul in Tecate. Located in Baja California, Mexico just across the border from San Diego and accessed […]
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CallisonRTKL’s Eduardo Castaneda discusses how public projects can go a long way in improving urban neighborhoods Last April, residents of Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood opened their doors to find a pop-up park. For four days, the park was open to the public, drawing in guests with programmed activities, outdoor movies, music and art. The Crowdus […]
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Bikes are a healthy alternative to cars, but what would a truly bicycle-friendly city look like? Nate Cherry discusses workout trends, new routines and health-conscious cities. A Soulful Phenomenon In a New York Times article earlier this year, Michelle Obama professed her love for SoulCycle, the TriBeCa-based studio cycling chain known for its heart-pounding, mind-body fusion […]
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