About Us
About i+s (interiors+sources)
Established in 1984, i+s (interiors+sources) is a trusted leader in commercial and contract interior design media, serving the architecture and design community for over 40 years. As an established voice in the industry, we continue to evolve alongside the dynamic landscape of architectural and interior design.
Our Mission and Audience
We serve a dedicated community of architectural and interior designers, specifiers, firm principals, and business owners across the commercial and contract design sector. Our mission is to empower the architecture and design community by connecting them with the people, projects, and products that drive purposeful, impactful design solutions.
Editorial Focus and Expertise
Our experienced editorial team brings passion and curiosity to covering:
- The latest product innovations and design principles
- Sustainability advances in commercial interiors
- Inclusive design strategies and implementation
- Materials science breakthroughs
- Market perspectives and industry trends
- Educational resources and professional development
- Project success stories across diverse applications
Commercial Space Specializations
We cover design solutions across multiple commercial applications:
- Corporate and office spaces
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare environments
- Hospitality venues
- Entertainment spaces
- Retail environments
- Government and institutional buildings
i+s Media Resources and Publications
Print and Digital Magazine
Subscribe to our magazine – Published 6 times yearly and delivered to qualified architecture and design professionals.
Browse our magazine archives to explore past issues and industry insights.
Weekly Newsletter
Sign up for our i+s Insider newsletter – A curated weekly digest featuring top industry stories, feature articles, product news, and multimedia content delivered to your inbox.
Industry Podcast
Listen to the “I Hear Design” podcast – Updated each Monday with engaging conversations and article reads featuring industry thought leaders, design innovators, and architecture experts. Available on all major podcast platforms.
Awards Program
Gain industry recognition – The annual i+s Product Innovation Awards recognizes materials and solutions that help readers create beautiful, functional, and high-performance commercial interior design projects.
Continuing Education
Access Architecture + Design Master – Our comprehensive continuing education resource offering convenient online learning, powered by leading industry publications American School & University, Architectural Products, Building Design + Construction, BUILDINGS, and i+s.
Meet Our Editorial Team
Click on the staff names below to learn more about our background.
- Robert Nieminen, Chief Content Director
- Carrie Meadows, Editor-in-Chief
- Lauren Brant, Editor
- Janelle Penny, Senior Writer
Marketing and Sales Opportunities
Questions about brand partnerships, industry events presence, and marketing opportunities? Connect with our sales team to explore collaboration possibilities.
Contribute to i+s
Editorial Submissions
We welcome non-promotional pitches for original contributed content from architecture and design community professionals. Review our editorial guidelines and contact Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows for editorial opportunities.
Product News and Press Releases
Manufacturers and industry partners are encouraged to submit press releases, innovation announcements, and relevant interior design case studies to our editorial team for potential coverage consideration.