The Gather Blog

Articles about design, design process, and ff&e.

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Biophilic Design and Its Effects on Human Health and Wellbeing

Biophilic design enhances well-being by integrating nature into spaces, reducing stress, improving cognitive function, and fostering deeper emotional connections to the natural world.

Design Thinking

An Introduction to Empathic Design

Explore empathetic design to create human-centered spaces that prioritize user emotions, well-being, and functionality, integrating biophilic elements, acoustics, and healing-focused strategies.

Design Thinking

How to Incorporate Sustainability into Interior Design & Architecture

Use energy-efficient solutions, eco-friendly materials, and biophilic design to create sustainable spaces that prioritize people, the planet, and long-term environmental responsibility.

Design Thinking

Adapting to a Hybrid Work Model: How Design and Architecture Teams are…

Learn how design teams thrive with hybrid work models by redefining workspaces, fostering collaboration, and using tools like Gather to enhance creativity, productivity, and flexibility.

Firm Ops

3 Commercial Interior Design Trends that Improve Productivity

Boost workplace productivity with floating ceiling panels for acoustics, radiant floor heating for comfort, open layouts for collaboration, and natural elements to energize employees.

Procurement

The Next Big Step for Gather

Gather joins TinySeed, an accelerator for bootstrapped SaaS companies, gaining funding, mentorship, and resources to grow while keeping full control and delivering more for designers and architects.

TechnologyGather Updates

Setting Up Your Interior Design Home Office

Learn how to create an inspiring and functional interior design office that reflects your brand, fosters creativity, and meets the needs of your staff and clients with these practical tips.

Firm Ops

11 Design Discoveries in San Miguel de Allende

Discover San Miguel de Allende's design gems, from stunning galleries and concept houses to boutique hotels and design shops, offering inspiration with their unique blend of tradition and modernity.

What is a Virtual Interior Design Assistant?

Discover how Staci Nugent built a successful virtual design assistant business, balancing family life while offering services like renderings, mood boards, and more to help interior designers thrive.

Firm Ops

6 Tips to Organize Your Interior Design Projects

Learn how to organize your digital design space effectively with tips on centralizing resources, using tools like Gather, and streamlining daily tasks to save time and enhance productivity.

FF&E

Why We Choose to Self-Fund

Gather, a bootstrapped tool for designers, focuses on autonomy and customer-driven growth, offering simple, effective project management without VC-driven complexities.

TechnologyGather Updates

Doug McKenzie on Furniture, Procurement, and Design Solutions

Doug McKenzie’s objekts simplifies furniture procurement, letting designers focus on design. With 14 years of experience, it’s a trusted partner for unique, brand-agnostic solutions across industries.

Procurement