ICYMI: ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact

In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an article titled, “ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact” written by staff writer and editor Lauren Brant, originally published by interiors+sources. Based on ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook Report, the article explores how interior designers are being called to lead through disruption by creating spaces that support wellness, flexibility, independence, and long-term value. It also looks at demographic shifts driving demand for more adaptable living environments, the purposeful return of maximalism, and the sustainability questions raised by AI and other high-performance technologies.