Author: Andrew Holmes

Why Neurodesign is the Future of the Workplace

Why Neurodesign is the Future of the Workplace For decades, the design industry has been obsessed with ergonomics. We have spent countless hours and billions of dollars perfecting the lumbar support of office chairs and the exact height of adjustable desks. But while we have been designing spaces that protect the body, we have largely […]

Demystifying the Contract Interiors Industry

Demystifying the Contract Interiors Industry If you entered the interior design industry during the pandemic, you might have missed out on the crucial in-person mentorship that usually happens early in a designer’s career. Suddenly, you are expected to navigate a massive, complex industry filled with confusing distribution channels, hidden pricing structures, and intricate supply chain […]

How Creativity Fuels Wellness and Innovation

How Creativity Fuels Wellness and Innovation Have you ever felt like your best ideas come right after a period of intense challenge or disruption? In CEU Chaos, Creativity, and Change, Bethany Parks of Source International explores the profound connection between wellness, chaos, and our ability to think outside the box. Far from being just a […]

What We Can Learn from History’s Greatest Design Disruptors

What We Can Learn from History’s Greatest Design Disruptors When you think of a risk-taker or a disruptor in the design world, what traits come to mind? Fearless? Defiant? Bold? We often label these individuals as “crazy,” “rebels,” or “misfits,” but in Crazy Rebel Misfits, Bethany Parks from Source International argues that these aren’t negative […]

Why Outdoor Learning Spaces Are Essential For Student Success

Why Outdoor Learning Spaces are Essential for Student Success Did you know that the average person spends about 87% of their time indoors, compared to less than 8% outdoors? For students, this translates to a staggering 11,700 hours—or roughly one and a half years of their life—spent inside a classroom from kindergarten through 12th grade. […]

Why Workplace Privacy Is The Ultimate Employee Perk

Why Workplace Privacy is the Ultimate Employee Perk If you walked into your office today and felt a little overwhelmed by the noise, the lack of personal space, or the constant feeling of someone looking over your shoulder, you aren’t alone. In fact, 42% of employees say they would leave their current job for a […]

IDCEC CEU Requirements (Explained Simply)

IDCEC CEU Requirements Explained Simply Continuing education can feel confusing, especially when different organizations, acronyms, and credit types are involved. If you have seen a course labeled IDCEC approved and wondered what that actually means, you are not alone. Here is a straightforward breakdown of IDCEC CEU requirements and how they work.     Does […]

IDCEC Course Delivery Methods

In-Person, Live Online, and On-Demand CEUs When earning continuing education credits, interior designers often focus on whether a course is IDCEC approved, but the way a course is delivered matters just as much. IDCEC-approved courses are offered in several formats, including in-person presentations, live online sessions, and on-demand or distance learning courses. Each delivery method […]

Ultimate Guide to Fulton Market Design Days 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Fulton Market Design Days: Chicago’s Premier Design Festival Every June, the design world descends upon Chicago. For decades, that meant one thing: NeoCon at the Merchandise Mart. But in recent years, a seismic shift has occurred just a few miles west. The historic, cobblestoned streets of the West Loop have given […]

NeoCon 2026: Everything You Need to Know

NeoCon 2026: The Commercial Design World’s Biggest Stage If the commercial interiors industry has a Super Bowl, it is NeoCon. Every June, the massive Art Deco fortress known as The Mart (formerly the Merchandise Mart) in Chicago becomes the center of the design universe. For three intense days, over 50,000 architects, designers, facility managers, and […]