As employers struggle to attract employees back to the workplace, questions around the purpose of the office and its role in supporting not only environmental but also human health are top of mind. What role do textiles play in the design of healthy, engaging offices and what are the drivers behind the design trends we can expect to see going into 2023? In this episode, we sit down with Heather Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Carnegie Fabrics, and Carnegie product designer Mary Holt, to answer these questions and others about how textiles can help create more impactful, comfortable and sustainable environments for occupants.
Meet Our Guests
Heather Bush is the Chief Creative Officer of Carnegie Fabrics and has been a leader at the company for the past 26 years. As an entrepreneurial visionary in contract textiles, she has developed a uniquely innovative, market-driven product strategy that marries craft, technology and experimentation to drive forward Carnegie’s tradition of continuous innovation. Heather has been instrumental in leading the development of Carnegie’s revolutionary, award-winning Xorel® brand, which provides a durable and sustainable alternative to PVC materials, including Biobased Xorel: the world’s first plant-based high-performance commercial-grade textile. Her work over the years has helped ensure Carnegie’s reputation for ongoing and comprehensive commitment to the environment and responsible innovation through every part of its business cycle.
As a product designer with over 30 years of experience, Mary is passionate about solution-driven design and ethical and sustainable product development. Bringing a unique design perspective to the leadership team at Carnegie, Mary has helped guide product strategy at the firm with a commitment to continuous innovation and meet evolving market needs. Since 1999, Mary has enjoyed collaborating with designers worldwide, working on hospitality, healthcare, and corporate interiors. She’s received several recognitions, including Best of NeoCon, MetropolisLikes, and Interior Design's HiP awards.
