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I Hear Design: the i+s podcast
I Hear Design is your source for interior design and architecture news, interviews and opinions. Send any questions to iheardesignpodcast@gmail.com
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AI, Hybrid Collaboration, and the Next Evolution of the Office with Steelcase’s Allan Smith
The workplace is evolving faster than ever—and the office must evolve with it. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with A...
ICYMI: Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces
This is an ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, adapted from our i+s feature “Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workpla...
Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Waste and Building a Circular Future for Interior Design with Robert Nieminen
Waste in the interior design industry is more than an inconvenience—it’s a systemic challenge that affects every stage of a project, from material sam...
ICYMI: Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial Spaces?
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read, we explore how thoughtfully curated artwork can do far more than simply “decorate” a space. It can...
Designing for Healing: How Trauma-Informed Design Transforms Spaces and Lives with Christine Cowart and Janet Roche
What if the spaces we design could actively reduce stress and promote healing? In this episode of I Hear Design, interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Car...
ICYMI: The Power of Wallcoverings in Creating Salutogenic Spaces
In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we spotlight a compelling article by Heidi Lapka published on the i+s website on May 28, 2025, that explores h...
The Power of Partnership: How Perkins&Will Project Managers Build Trust, Balance, and Better Design with Koko Nomura and Nirmala Srinivasa
What makes a strong project management partnership—and how does it transform the way design projects unfold? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Ro...
ICYMI: Transforming Suburban Office Campuses for the Future: Five Key Strategies
Listen in to this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read episode in which we revisit a story titled, "Transforming Suburban Office Campuses for th...
Design as an Emotional Anchor: Creating Hospitality Spaces That Truly Connect with Tiffany Woodsen
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Tiffany Woodsen, founder of INK+ORO, to discuss the power of emotionally resonan...
ICYMI: How Rice Fergus Miller Creates Culturally Rooted Hospitality Spaces
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we revisit an article titled, "How Rice Fergus Miller Creates Culturally Rooted Hospitalit...
The Science Behind Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces with HOK’s Kay Sargent
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kay Sargent of HOK to discuss her groundbreaking book, Designing Neuroinclusive...
ICYMI: HALL Park Hotel in Frisco: Modern Design, Natural Comfort, & Luxury Amenities
Discover the HALL Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas, a property that blends modern architecture with natural materials, soft curves, and biophilic design fo...
Fighting the Fakes: Why Original Design Still Matters with Buster + Punch Founder Massimo Buster Minale
The design world is facing a crisis of authenticity as cheap knock-off products continue to flood the market and threaten the profitability of origina...
ICYMI: Commercial Materials Industry Moves Closer to Scalable Biomaterials Solutions
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read, we revisit an article published on the interiors+sources website titled, "Commercial Materials Ind...
How Neuroinclusive Design is Reshaping the Built Environment with Sammy Rupp
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Sammy Rupp, interior designer and fiber artist at DLR Group, about her innovative w...
ICYMI: The Johnson Studio Transforms Former Memphis Foundry into Fine Dining Destination
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read, we revisit an article titled, "The Johnson Studio Transforms Former Memphis Foundry into Fine Dini...
The Future Is Circular: How Swatchbox Is Tackling Material Sampling Waste with Ben Glunz
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with architect and Anguleris CEO Ben Glunz to explore Swatchbox’s new Second Life Sam...
ICYMI: HGA Overhauls Former Department Store into New D.C. Headquarters
Discover how HGA turned a former department store in the historic Woodies building in Washington, DC, into its thriving new regional headquarters in t...
NeoCon 2025: How IIDA Is Shaping the Future of Design—A Conversation with Cheryl Durst
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Cheryl Durst, EVP and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA...
ICYMI: Adaptive Furnishings and Fixtures Deliver Fully Inclusive Hotels
Have you ever considered how hotels can incorporate adaptive design elements to proactively meet their guests’ needs? Listen to this In Case You Misse...
How Economic Pressures, Wellness Design, and Carbon Data Are Reshaping Architecture & Construction
In this edition of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen delivers a wide-angle view of the current architecture, design, and construction landscape in 2...
ICYMI: What Does a Healthy Showroom Look Like?
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read mini-episode, we revisit an article titled, "What Does a Healthy Showroom Look Like?" published on...
Material Intelligence at NeoCon 2025: Reshaping Sustainable Design Conversations with Kenn Busch
In this special NeoCon 2025 preview episode, host Robert Nieminen chats with sustainability journalist and educator Kenn Busch, founder of Material In...
ICYMI: ASID Explores the Influence of Joy, Wellness, and Sustainability on 2025 Interior Design Trends
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) mini article-read episode, we revisit an article published on the i+s website titled, "ASID Explores the Influen...
Marketing Building Products: Storytelling, Sustainability, and AI Insights with Susan Fernandez
Marketing building products to architects and designers is more complicated than ever. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen talks wi...
ICYMI: Creating a Climate-Resilient Blueprint for Schools
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read mini-episode, we commemorate Earth Day 2025 by revisiting an article published on the i+s website t...
From Cubicles to Condos: Exploring the Office to Residential Trend with Mark Oberholzer and Marissa Kasdan
With office vacancies rising and housing shortages mounting, the commercial real estate industry is at a tipping point. In this episode of I Hear Desi...
ICYMI: Drake/Anderson Harmonizes Luxury and Sustainability with Transition to /AND Design
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read episode, we look back at an interview i+s Editor in Chief Carrie Meadows conducted with Principal C...
Fractal Futures: Designing Wellness with Nature’s Geometry with Andrea Keller
In the final installment of our Women’s History Month series, we're honored to host Andrea Keller on this episode of I Hear Design. Andrea is a vision...
How Neuroaesthetics and Biophilic Design Are Shaping Healthier Spaces with Sara Balderi and Diedre Hoguet
In this Women’s History Month episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Sara Balderi and Deidre Hoguet of Designtex for an inspiri...
Amplifying Female Voices in Design: A Conversation with Casey Baxter and Alda Ly
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by two influential women in the design industry—Alda Ly, founder and principal of ALA...
Inside Studio 11: Kellie Sirna on Hospitality Design, Work-Life Balance, and Sustainability
To kick off Women's History Month, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kellie K. Sirna, founder of Studio 11 Design, to explore her journey from launc...
ICYMI: Discover the Versatility and Value of Chemical Fabrics and Film
In this mini In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we dive into an article published on the i+s website on Dec. 3, 2024, titled, "Discov...
The Science of Seating with Anthros’ Steven DuFresne and Dave Veeneman
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with design innovators Steven DuFresne and Dave Veeneman to reveal the fascinating jo...
ICYMI: Office Furnishings Find a Second Life through Designers and Distributors Embracing Circular Practices
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we review an article recently published on the i+s website titled, "Office Furnishings Fin...
The Business Case for Sustainability with Robert Siegel, Erin McDannald, and Steven South
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by industry experts Robert Siegel (Siegel Design), Steven South (Spectorgroup), and E...
ICYMI: 4 Advantages of Specifying Metal Fabric for Modern Healthcare Design
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) mini-episode, we revisit a recent article published on the i+s website that explores how woven metal fabric is t...
Green Building Standards: Pioneering Sustainability with Pablo La Roche, Joe Mamayek, and Jonce Walker
In this insightful episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with industry leaders Pablo La Roche (Arcadis), Joe Mamayek (SGA), and Jon...
ICYMI: Inclusive Spaces: Dynamic Office Design for Neurodiversity
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode based on a recent article published on the interiors+sources website, we explore how interior designers...
Holistic Sustainability in Design: Insights from Industry Leaders at Perkins&Will, HCM, and 3form
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Yure Suarez (Perkins&Will), Ilijana Soldan (Hord Coplan Macht), and Ryan Smith (...