Why Fulton Market matters to us: As Chicago Design Week approaches, Fulton Market Design Days gives designers a district-level view of product launches, material ideas, hospitality energy, and industry dialogue.

Lauren’s latest “Product Talk”: From acoustic performance to sampling waste, this episode explores why fabrics are becoming a more strategic part of commercial interiors.

Materials maven weighs in: Back from Salone del Mobile.Milano, Kenn Busch reports on Fantoni’s recycled wood systems, vertical integration, and long-running material recovery model.

Adaptive reuse specialist shares strategies: As modular construction, adaptive reuse, and AI compress project timelines, Prital Shukla proves that early interior architecture input can reduce risk and improve outcomes.

From Building Design+Construction: Perkins&Will’s San Francisco studio outlines reuse strategies tied to carbon savings, building performance, and more flexible project approaches.

Lauren looks back at products displayed at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: Laurameroni’s Succulenta armchair brings a bold botanical silhouette, generous proportions, and customizable upholstery to elevated lounge settings.

Tactile ceramics: IOUS Studio’s 3DP Ceramic Tiles use clay extrusion and digital fabrication to create customizable architectural surfaces with reduced material waste.

A mix of art + technology: Russo Betak’s NIPPON pendant pairs 3D-printed biomaterials made from recycled seashells with hand-shaped forms and soft light diffusion.

Adaptable for longevity: Blå Station’s Soma seating collection combines modular components, integrated tables, removable slipcovers, and contract-quality construction.