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I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

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Sustainability
Interior Design
Workplace Design
Biophilic Design
Architecture
Trauma-Informed Design
Hospitality Design
Healthcare Design
Technology
Woven Metal Fabric
Wellness
Acoustics
Product Development
Hybrid Work
Circular Economy
Design Trends
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Sustainable Design
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Inclusive Design

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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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Product Talk explores the enduring impact of American manufacturing on commercial design. Lauren Brant sits down with Joseph Namyst of Davis Furniture and Casey Baxter of HBF + HBF Textiles to discuss craf... more

In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit a recent interiors+sources article on Unilever’s newly reimagined North American headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Designed by Perkins&Will, the 111,000-square-foot workplace cons... more

In this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen continues the three-part Designing the Foundations of Community series with a look at K-12 school design and what it takes to create better learning environments for students and communities today. Jo... more

In this special sponsored bonus episode of the I Hear Design podcast, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Oxana Dallas, principal designer of commercial at AHF Products, about how Armstrong Flooring®’s Kaleido™ Color Lab is reimagining the flooring spec... more

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Peter Bafitis
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Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito
Alex Brito
Principal and Leader of RKTB's Affordable Housing Studio
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Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito
Steve Kooy
BIFMA Director of Health and Sustainability
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Episode: Product Talk | What Will Define Chicago Design Week 2026 with BIFMA's Steve Kooy and Anthony Serge
Anthony Serge
BIFMA Director of Safety and Performance
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Carl Spruill
Chief Operating Officer at AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein
Episode: ICYMI: The Business Case for Immersive Experiences in Commercial Interiors
Aaron Sharon
Gensler Creative Technology Director
Gensler
Episode: ICYMI: The Business Case for Immersive Experiences in Commercial Interiors
Jeffrey Tutin
Director of Interior Design at Ideation Design Group
Ideation Design Group
Episode: ICYMI: The Business Case for Immersive Experiences in Commercial Interiors
Chris Pales
3.4 Marketing Director
3.4 Marketing
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Greg Lyon
Chairman and President of Nadel Architecture
Nadel Architecture
Episode: How Retail Design Is Becoming Social Infrastructure with Greg Lyon

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Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito
Q: How does design thinking differ between affordable and market-rate multifamily housing?
Affordable housing requires longevity, durable materials, and timeless design to ensure long-term viability and reduce lifecycle costs, while market-rate design can afford more frequent updates; both should aim for quality, but affordability adds a layer of permanence and community consideration.
Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito
Q: What do you think people still misunderstand most about the affordable housing problem today?
There are multiple misconceptions, including the idea that housing costs are driven solely by price tags; in reality, supply, land costs, financing, and lengthy approvals all add to the problem, and the complexity of approvals in places like NYC significantly increases timelines and costs.
How Retail Design Is Becoming Social Infrastructure with Greg Lyon
Q: How do you see the role of retail and mixed-use spaces evolving in a world where online shopping dominates?
Retail will continue to survive by offering experiences and services that online channels cannot replicate, such as hands-on product interaction, social gathering, and events, all anchored by spaces designed for dwell time and community connection.
How to Build an Interiors Team From Scratch with Christina Franklin
Q: What early design tool or process helps maintain quality during growth?
Establish a clear design process arc, unified presentation standards, and regular design critiques between interiors and architecture to keep the work cohesive and easily transferable across teams.
How to Build an Interiors Team From Scratch with Christina Franklin
Q: How do you know when it's time to hire?
When the workload requires improving the process rather than just doing more of the same work, and when you need people with both technical fluency and the ability to communicate across clients and consultants.

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Listeners are likely design professionals and industry enthusiasts who want practical, trend-forward insights across interior design and architecture. The episodes cover a wide range of topics—from sustainable material specification and lifecycle impacts to desert-city design, behavioral health facility environments, acoustics, workplace strategy, and leadership in design firms. Notable strengths include data-driven discussions on materials transparency, real-world case studies, and hands-on design considerations that connect strategy with execution. The show tends to feature practitioners, firm leaders, and researchers who offer actionable guidance for specifiers, architects, and designers aiming to improve project outcomes, sustainability... more

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