Design Business
In the course of your interior design career and operating your own firm, take a moment to [...]
Shivani Vyas
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In the course of your interior design career and operating your own firm, take a moment to think about the hurdles you’ve faced so far. Which business operations felt the most demanding [...]
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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of setting down your laptop after finishing a design concept you’ve spent months meticulously planning and curating. This honeymoon-ish period is when you [...]
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In your day-to-day operations as a business owner, have you considered which parts can (and should) be automated? If you take a closer look at your processes, you’ll soon realize that automation [...]
Shivani Vyas
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Running a design firm requires a lot of grit, dedication, and patience, no matter how small or big your firm is. And if you’re the CEO or principal designer of your company, operating your [...]
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Have you ever started a bathroom remodel, and when the demo was done, you discovered mold rotting through the studs? We all know mold is a health hazard (surface or systemic). And systemic mold [...]
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If you’re finding it hard to focus on work at home (or in the office), you’re not alone. Whether it’s workplace distractions, noisy environments, or lack of privacy, all can impact your [...]
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3D printing extracts a three-dimensional object from its digital data into its physical structure in real-time. A technology dating back to the 1980s, this system continues to revolutionize how [...]
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Planning a lowkey stay-at-home summer? Or traveling abroad? Either way, you’re bound to find something on our list that will level up your summer plans. Here are 9 home products guaranteed to [...]
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The COVID-19 pandemic halted businesses worldwide, wreaking financial havoc and causing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression in the 1930s. As one of the pandemic after-effects, [...]
Shivani Vyas
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Clear and concise communication builds strong relationships and is one of the important factors in the longevity and success of a design firm. Articulating ideas and goals in an engaging and [...]
Saili Sawantt
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Imagine undergoing an irreversible brain surgery that spatially dictates your memories. When you’re at work, you can’t remember any details about your personal life; when you leave work, you [...]
Shivani Vyas
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Office, dining room, or a bit of both — no matter where you work, how can you design a space that actually helps you thrive? To start, find ways to increase your comfort and workplace wellness. [...]
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Have you considered rethinking your sampling process? By sampling sustainably, you could make a huge impact on the planet. Material Bank is at the forefront of this mission. This material [...]
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Adding podcasts to your daily routine is a practical way to soak in more information about current design news and trends (while cutting back on screen time). Tuning in allows you to multi-task, [...]
Shivani Vyas
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How do you design for a sustainable future? Waste reduction is an important part of the equation. Here’s how to do your part.
Scottie Elliott
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If you’ve scouted High Point Market in the past, you’re familiar with the buzz (and beauty) of its vast terrain. Held semi-annually (in spring and fall), High Point Market features more than [...]
Shivani Vyas
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Spring is often heralded as the time of renewal. As April settles into her stride and all around us, the winter chill draws back for another year, new life comes into being –birds return while [...]
Samantha Frew
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What interior design certifications should you get? In this post, we look at 8 of the top certifications to help you level up as a designer.
Scottie Elliott
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Do you operate your design business from home full-time or commute to your office monthly? Either way, investing in a productive workspace will help you get more done. Nearly two years into the [...]
Shivani Vyas
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In this post, we discuss My Resource Library with founder Jeff Carlson. Here’s why this resource will become your go-to digital library.
Scottie Elliott
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Who are the most influential female interior designers in history? In this post, we look at the top designers who’ve forged an incredible path.
Scottie Elliott
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Have you considered using virtual or augmented reality in interior design? This post explores how VR and AR can improve workflow and collaboration.
Scottie Elliott
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What role does technology play in interior design? In this post, we take a look at how technology can make you a more productive designer.
Brian Elliott
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Being a successful interior design company requires a special balance of creative vision and business acumen. However, to turn the unique visions of your design team into a saleable product is [...]
Sam Willis
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What is neuroarchitecture and how is it influencing the built environment? In this article, we explore neuroarchitecture, biophilia, and even the metaverse.
Scottie Elliott
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Looking for ways to inspire more innovation in your interior design team? In this article, we share tips to fuel creativity.
Scottie Elliott
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In this post, we explore how biophilic design impacts humans psychologically and physiologically.
Scottie Elliott
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In this post, we share an introductory look into empathetic design, and how to use it effectively in your interior design plans.
Scottie Elliott
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What is the importance of sustainability in interior design, and how do you achieve it? In this guide, we share an introduction to eco-friendly design.
Scottie Elliott
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Since 1969 the Chicago-based trade show, NeoCon annually features thousands of new products and solutions from hundreds of leading manufacturers in the commercial design industry. The official [...]
Scottie Elliott
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In an ever-changing world, businesses are learning to evolve and reinventing the productivity model. Interior design and architecture teams are no different. These industries may be the last ones [...]
Scottie Elliott
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Productivity at work can be influenced by a lot of aspects, but having a well-designed workspace helps a lot. Planning of the interior design affects how employees interact with each other and [...]
Sam Willis
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Today, we are happy and proud to announce that Gather has been accepted into the exclusive TinySeed accelerator program. TinySeed was designed by, and for, bootstrappers to help them reach the [...]
Brian Elliott
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We’ve been busy here at Gather lately. 😉 In our quest to roll out more useful features to our customers, we’re proud to announce some pretty cool new capabilities within Gather that make it even [...]
Brian Elliott
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Here are beginner-friendly tips for how to market yourself as a remote interior designer.
Scottie Elliott
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Here’s our advice on how to build an interior design portfolio that helps you land your dream design job.
Scottie Elliott
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The Gather team is proud to announce the first of several new features to be released this year that will help you organize your interior design projects easier to manage and more efficient to [...]
Brian Elliott
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Here are a few essential tips for setting up your interior design office.
Scottie Elliott
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For years, San Miguel de Allende has beckoned the artist, writer, and healer. Today it is more and more of a destination to offer inspiration to the designer. With a facade of Spanish colonial [...]
Christine Martin
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Staci Nugent went to college for interior design and earned her degree. She describes herself as “artsy” growing up, always drawing and sketching; a career in design made perfect sense. After [...]
Scottie Elliott
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Struggling to keep your client’s design projects organized? In this post, we’ll discuss how to streamline your design resources for easy access.
Scottie Elliott
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Why Gather chooses to reject the Silicon Valley game and fund ourselves.
Brian Elliott
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Product procurement takes valuable time away from the design process. Our profile with Doug McKenzie offers a brilliant solution.
Brian Elliott
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Silicon Valley startups have revolutionized how the world thinks about business and entrepreneurship. Learning some of their geeky secrets can mean more business, better clients, and a thriving firm.
Brian Elliott
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Until recent years, my memory of wall panels was reserved for the wood walls in my grandparent’s house, which I now realize were not real wood, but plastic panels with a wood image applied to the [...]
Caela McKeever
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Most of us are not experts in acoustical engineering, so though we are able to recognize when spaces need additional scrutiny, it's our collaboration with acoustical consultants that refines the [...]
Caela McKeever
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Mad Men was unquestionably one of the most breathtaking examples of set design in the modern television era. We take a peek at some of it's visual styles that deserve another look.
Caela McKeever
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Take a deep-dive into expressive structures and how they have influenced modern furniture design.
Caela McKeever
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An inside look at the fascinating and rich history of Japanese design aesthetics from furniture to architecture.
Caela McKeever
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In our EXPLORE series, we venture into the local manufacturing scene in cities around the world. For our first exploration, we visit the city I call home.
Caela McKeever
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If you aren't listening to podcasts by now, you're missing out. Here are 5 that we think you should add to your list of "must listens".
Caela McKeever
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What's better than spending time outdoors on a warm, sunny summer day? Take a look at some inspired outdoor furniture that you might want to consider specifying for your next project.
Caela McKeever
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Do the items in your home spark joy in your heart? Do they add to the richness of your life? If not, maybe it's time to take a hard look at the relationship you have with the things all around you.
Caela McKeever
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A few weeks ago I found myself just a few hours north of Seattle for a day trip to the annual IDS West Trade Day in Vancouver, CA - a benefit of living so close to a major international city with [...]
Caela McKeever
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