We here at i+s have had the honor of meeting so many wonderful and talented designers over the years, and now we’d like to return the favor. Every month we will be introducing design students and recent alumni recognized for going above and beyond.
This Spring, we teamed up with Arauco’s Prism brand to launch the Pop Up Office competition. Tasked with integrating the Prism TFL within the workspace in new and intriguing ways while remaining feasible to create, and focusing on sustainability.
The finalists were judged by a panel of esteemed professionals in the industry who based each entry on whether they were able to create a workspace with a small footprint that integrated a sophisticated aesthetic, feasibility, sustainability, and ease of use.
While there were a great number of amazing projects that came through, industrial designer Zac Feltoon was crowned the competition winner for his entry, “Totem.”
The stand-alone cube is an all-in-one office space, including a rolling filing cabinet/cubby, standing desk, and lighting system, all while maintaining a simple, yet sophisticated, aesthetic.
Zac Feltoon is a Pratt Institute graduate where he received a degree in industrial design. In 2014, he founded his multidisciplinary firm, Zac Feltoon Design, LLC, focusing on furniture, product, and interior design projects. Congratulations, Zac, and we look forward to seeing what else you do in the future.
About the Author
Robert Nieminen
Market Content Director
Market Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources
Robert Nieminen is the Market Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.
He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.
Robert's work has earned him industry-wide recognition throughout his career, including:
- ASBPE Award (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015)—Best Regularly-Contributed Column; retrofit
- TABPI Award (2017, 2016)—Top 25 Entries, Cover Story; Retail Environments
- WPA Maggie Award (2011, 2010, 2008)—Best Publication, Trade; interiors+sources
- FOLIO: Eddie Gold Award (2022, 2007)—Best Feature Article & Special Section; interiors+sources
- Contributing author of ASID’s 2020 Outlook and State of Interior Design repor, as well as The State of the Interior Design Profession (Fairchild Books, 2010), which earned a place on the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers’ “50 Must Read, Must Have” book list.