As a designer in the commercial industry there are a multitude of elements we have to keep in mind that are important to the function of a space. One thing that comes in to play is the lighting of a space and how it affects...
Interior Design encompasses an unimaginable amount of trend research in not only interiors and architecture itself but also in fashion. Fashion has played the role of trend setter in the design industry since its birth. From patterns, colours, and textiles to the minute details such...
I had the privilege of being invited to participate in this year’s Firenza Fiera Italian Crafts & Accents show in Florence, Italy. The group of U.S. Buyers represented Florida, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas. There were fourteen people total representing boutique shops, architecture and interior...
As a 3rd year student at Iowa State University in the Interior design program it is required to have a summer internship experience to graduate. Beginning the application process in January of 2017, the search was on, however there were many questions I was asking...
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As kids, we all played the traditional ping pong game with our friends. Like most other sports, table tennis had humble beginnings as a “parlor game,” open to anyone with access to a table, paddle, and ball. The game began in the 1880's. Table tennis is a...
Lindsey and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Atlas Concorde’s brand new design/tile showroom and manufacturing facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Thanks to BPI and our local rep Melinda Kenning, we had a great trip learning all about their company and products. We would...
On a whim, a spur of the moment opportunity arose to attend this year's Fair in Stockholm, Sweden. After a fifteen-hour flight, I arrived in 20-degree weather with ice covering the ocean and much of the landscape. My goal was to find new products, new...
Everyone loves to go to Vegas – Right? Well, I only go there to visit the World Market that is held twice a year. Beyond the glimmering lights of the casinos, the decadent food and eye-candy stores everywhere, this is where you will find me. Coming...
My first three months as a member of the PPDS team have been so wonderful, and I am blessed to be able to begin a New Year with such a great group of people working on great projects! The nature of my previous work as...