The foundation of color psychology is the study of how the human brain responds to various shades of each color in the spectrum. Although the impacts of colors may appear to be comparable, research reveals that every person reacts differently to conventional color schemes. Light is energy, and color is the only form of energy that we see. This gives …
Trends. Trends. Trends. In 2020, the world is obsessed with what’s currently trending, and even more concerned with what will be trending in the foreseeable future. One question I’ve been asking myself has been: Who is driving these workplace trends? I’ve been following workplace-related topics for some time now and I’d like to share my aggregated thoughts on who I’ve …
Are you an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? Has anyone in your office ever asked which personality trait you identify with more? There is a case for acknowledging and implementing design solutions that address varying personality types – that effectively complement job functionality, productivity, and employee satisfaction. As a bit of a self-proclaimed ambivert, I find myself exploring the follow topics …
Whether you are opening your first office or you’re an established business, one thing remains a constant in your workflow – office furniture. For many office workers, the things we set our computers atop, the seats we put our butts in, the conference tables we gather around…are all things we tend not to think twice about. These things have always …
Health and wellness. LEED and Well Buildings. Innovation in design. Workplace design trends. In today’s world of work, designers are increasingly encouraged and motivated to involve features that introduce and incorporate elements that bring more of the natural world into the built environment. As such, biophilic design is being used more and more. Biophilia For those not acquainted with the …
In older times, workplace strategy meant cramming what you could in to the square footage you had available, to save on costs. Today’s definition of workplace strategy has dramatically changed since then. As newer generations enter the work force, alterations of all kinds are being made to traditional work spaces. These major adaptations are aimed to meet the standards set …
By this point in time we’ve all heard of coworking spaces – we know the national giants and we’ve seen the local companies during our daily commutes. So why is coworking such a hot topic? And is it something you should consider for your business? Here we’ll explore several areas that can impact a company’s decision to move into a …
City of Flagstaff with APMI from Interior Solutions on Vimeo. Juan Gonzales and Will Reilly– Members of the APMI Team Juan has 17 years of experience in the industry, and Will, 24. They both love to develop ideas that “wow” clients, and enjoy watching their drawings on paper, come to life in the real world. About APMI APMI is …
Designer Spotlight: Jennifer Reed, Interior Designer – Babcock Design An avid dog lover, and talented designer, we sat down with Jennifer Reed to find out where her inspiration comes from and what she sees happening in the world of design. Who she is: “I am from a one blinking light, little farm town in the Midwest. My parents are still there, …
Make 2018 your happiest and healthiest year yet, starting with the place you work, live and play Monday through Friday… the office! Research from CBRE and the University of Twente reveals five elements that create a healthy work environment. This month, we’re breaking down those elements, and doing our part to support #healthyliving by giving away a Lululemon gift card! Read below for …
