Most of all, interior design is distancing itself from the cold and clinical feel of classic office spaces; instead, designers strive to make office spaces welcoming and homely, turning the design of office spaces towards comfort.<\/p>\n
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Kellie Sirna<\/h3>\n
Principal and Co-Founder of Studio 11 Design<\/a><\/span>As Principal and Co-Founder of Studio 11 Design, Kellie Sirna\u2019s entrepreneurial acumen and creative perspective has been honed throughout two decades of traveling the world and designing some of the hospitality industry\u2019s most inspiring spaces. Since starting the firm with Co-Founder Stacy Elliston in 2011, Kellie has led global projects across boutique and renown nameplates such as Caesars Entertainment, Hyatt, Starwood, Thompson Hotels and many more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Studio Director at Pacific Office Interiors<\/a><\/span>Serving as the Studio Director at POI, Jenifer Halverson plays a major role in the onboarding and training of specification designers; quality control; and general project support. Through her commitment to this role, she has helped POI improve the quality of project deliverables as well as remain a resource for the rooted knowledge of both product and client projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Design Principal at CannonDesign<\/a><\/span>Mark Hirons is one of the leading international interior architects\/designers with a focus on corporate environments. He contributes a powerful ability to listen, ask poignant questions, and gain an empathetic understanding to thoughtfully translate each client\u2019s needs into unique spaces that ultimately are meaningful and memorable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Design Strategist at Infinity Group<\/a><\/span>Amanda Corso is a native of West Haven, CT. In 2015, she graduated from University of New Haven with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Interior Design. With her skills in space-planning and architectural rendering, she excels in tailoring her design concepts to the functional needs of Infinity Group\u2019s clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>As Studio 11 Design is a hospitality design firm, creating welcoming, engaging, and inspiring spaces for many different guests with many different needs is at the heart of what we do. To develop a strong design narrative, it\u2019s key to have an understanding of who will be interacting with your space, their needs, and the experience you want them to have. I\u2019m a big believer in the power of the process and this is why we launched Brand Society, our firm\u2019s brand identity development component. As you\u2019re expanding on the foundation of your narrative, it\u2019s important to approach the sourcing and styling process with a keen eye for the details that make the space come alive. It\u2019s at this point in the process that we call upon the talents of our styling, staging, graphic design, and art team: Lou Verne by Studio 11 Design.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>It begins with active listening. We find that by getting curious, we reveal our client\u2019s known and unrealized needs. This dialog helps identify and prioritize the relevant services required to provide our clients with truly transformational solutions.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>I see each project as an opportunity and responsibility to thoughtfully orchestrate the client\u2019s aspirations and functional goals. Designing the most effective place for an organization to thrive and succeed ultimately has three aspects that often drive the process:<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>My personal approach to commercial interior design is to always seek to understand and be empathetic and fully present while listening intently. People have ideas and want to be heard. Working together with them to hear their side and being a liaison of workplace strategy and design to get the best space fit to them is what helps everyone.<\/p>\n Wellness and sustainability are also very important in any workplace design. A lot of what I do is ensuring each employee and the company are meeting these needs to have the best solution for their space. It\u2019s important to like the space you\u2019re in, but it\u2019s equally important to thrive and be healthy in it too. People spend so much time at work, it\u2019s important they feel good about where they spend that time.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Unequivocally, I think our whole team would agree that seeing more art in the workplace would be very exciting in 2020. Art has the unmatched potential to create a strong sense of locality. Showcasing local artists can be a great way for companies to connect with their local clients, drive awareness for the emerging talent in the destination they\u2019re located within and foster a sense of connection for employees. Great art shouldn\u2019t be something you have to go to a museum to find. We\u2019d love to see it become a part of everyday life.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Bringing it outdoors! Creative as well as experiential approaches to working and living more outside a building. Softer and more inviting designs of contract grade furniture, that encourage relaxation, restoration, and functionality within the workplace.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>I would like to see more choice-based seating and workspace flexibility, Resimercial design styles, and more emphasis on workplace wellness and mindfulness. We want to create a balance of comfortability and function – All the trends I mentioned are key players in this idea. It\u2019s important to be able to work where you want to be based on what you need to get done and having a space that is comfortable and natural to be in.<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>One office design trend I predict success for in 2020 is a focus on integrating sustainable design touches into the workplace. By incorporating sustainable fabrics and repurposing or upcycling furniture, companies can really embrace an ethos of environmental consciousness. Creating more sustainable workspaces is one-way companies can drive awareness for the issue.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>The impact of the open environment is wide-reaching, but too many people\u2019s needs are being missed with the status quo approach. We need to rethink how we incorporate privacy elements into our design, creatively integrating visual and acoustic solutions, for the sake of focus and productivity. Over the last decade, the industry has been busy deconstructing the office environment and it hasn\u2019t necessarily served everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>As attention and importance elevate toward how work environments can positively affect people and their business, the following will strongly influence design in the coming year:<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>I believe a balance of the wellnesses (personal, professional and workplace) are always going to be at the heart of every trend. The following are the ones on the rise in 2020:<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>Sticking to the status quo of neutral colors in the workplace may be on the decline. While there is always a time and a place for the calming effect of neutral colors, we\u2019re excited to see more companies experiment. Unexpected design pairings you might see more of could be textured walls with a bold or dark color palette offset by light floors or bright patterned rugs.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>I believe we\u2019ll see increasingly complex employee arrangements. More companies are prioritizing their employee\u2019s wellness, recognizing that work\/life balance is critical to the long-term success of their team. To support this, they\u2019re strategically rethinking their business philosophy, which impacts why and how they approach their space. Frequently these decisions value choice, personalization and adaptability.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Open offices can be successful but require the right balance in both culture, etiquette and design to work properly. This trend has the possibility to increase or decline, it\u2019s more dependent on the type of company trying to implement it. \u201c<\/span>As a business owner, I can understand the need for ready-to-go offices. As a designer, I think they can offer tremendous possibility. In these modern times, work can so strongly inform your identity. Ready-to-go offices satisfy the important, sometimes urgent need for a functional workspace, but the challenge lies in bringing them alive for the very people they were created for.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>I find it exciting. Having a timeless design that is highly adaptable is the true foundation of a great sustainable story. Modularity supports easy reconfiguration and change. Look at the success of workstations, modular walls and raised floors. There\u2019s a compelling sustainability element to this approach as well!\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span> Vanilla boxes are like a clean slate and a fresh start. It all depends on how you utilize the space and the purpose of what you are trying to accomplish with it. Thoughtful design goes a long way when approaching these types of projects.\u201d\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Absolutely! When destining any space, longevity should be a key concern. How will people engage with your space now, next month, in 20 years? As a firm, we love to think about how our projects can be long-lasting and endure the test of time. The dichotomy between the design elements that satisfy the \u201chere and now\u201d needs of your office space guest and that guest in a few years can be very challenging to navigate. Technology is ever\u00a0 evolving so it\u2019s important to create leeway in your design concept for spaces that can adapt. Ultimately, this foresight can also save budgets in the long-run.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Absolutely, I feel great design isn\u2019t possible without considering the future state. Since the way we work will continue to rapidly change, we must design with that in mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>\u201cFuture-proofing\u201d the space in giving thoughtful flexibility for the future unknown is essential in providing a valuable design solution for any organization. Balancing the duration of a lease, systemic corporate change, technology advances, etc., all directly impact how successful a space serves a company into the future and need to be considered.\u201c<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201c<\/span>Absolutely \u2013 it\u2019s the only way we are going, right?! With every project, it\u2019s important to embrace all three sides of the spectrum \u2013 the past where the company has come from, the present where they are at right now and the future, where they want to be.<\/p>\n We are in a technology age; a vastly expanding and forward-thinking age and it is imperative that we think of what that means. Research speculates that one day we could all be wearing VR goggles and having meetings with people in Virtual rooms.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rsz_jenifer-halverson-162-new.jpg\")
<\/p>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMark Hirons<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAmanda Corso<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s your personal approach to commercial interior design?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nAmanda Corso<\/h2>\n
\nWhat are some of 2019\u2019s commercial interior design trends that you would like to see more of in 2020?<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nKellie Sirna<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h2>\n
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What office interior design trends do you think are going to be successful in 2020?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nMark Hirons<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nAmanda Corso<\/h2>\n
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What office interior design trends can you expect to see declining in 2020?<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nKellie Sirna<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nAmanda Corso<\/h2>\n
\nWorkplaces are finding that it\u2019s not actually conducive to the types of focused work and productivity that companies are trying to generate out of their employees. Certain types of businesses will not work as well with this idea, while others may thrive. It isn\u2019t a type of design that will work for everyone. The companies that do implement it will have a learning curve with it initially and then it will either work for them or it won\u2019t. I can see it declining because people may not be as open to the idea and businesses may not see it as productive because they aren\u2019t implementing it in the way their employees need them to. Used correctly and with the right balances, it can really benefit everyone using the space.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat do you think about ready-to-go offices, also known as \u201cvanilla boxes\u201d?<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nKellie Sirna<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nAmanda Corso<\/h2>\n
Do you consider that thinking about the future when designing an office space is helpful?<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nKellie Sirna<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nJenifer Halverson<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nMark Hirons<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nAmanda Corso<\/h2>\n
\nWith experiential design on the rise, can you give us some examples of how it can be incorporated into different projects?<\/h2>\n