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“It’s fascinating to see how pop culture influences our interiors, shaping spaces that resonate with the zeitgeist and reflect the evolving tastes of society.” - Senior Associate, Maryam Afify, RID Maryam recently guided our team through pop culture's influence on design, featuring none other than the iconic Houston native Beyoncé. Her bold and versatile approach to her artistry mirrors the changing world of design through three distinct palettes. Lemonade - Empowering femininity with soft curves, heavy textures, and striking contrasts. Overall, this palette gives an executive C-suite feel. Renaissance - Celebrating individuality with geometric patterns, shiny chrome, and playful light reflections. Dichroic film and 3 Form resin panels interact with lighting much like a disco. This palette creates a vibrant atmosphere while breaking away from traditional style choices. Cowboy Carter - A modern twist on rustic Texas roots with contemporary materials and bold colors. The chandelier is inspired by antlers but made of white ceramic, and the fabrics are in blues, reds, and whites as an ode to the American flag. Want to see how Maryam draws inspiration as she designs our clients' spaces like Beck Redden and Hines T3? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eQbsxXuA #DesignInspiration #PopCulture #InteriorDesign #Beyonce #DesignInnovation #WeArePDR

The Tampa Bay Rays had a vision for a workplace designed for community, flexibility, and technology — and we worked closely with them to knock that goal out of the park! Together, we took a human-centric approach to a vital first step in project planning. Through a Visioning Session, we connected their purpose to their culture, aligning their people values, objectives, and goals into a data-informed, actionable framework for programming their space. Home Run! Learn how we help other companies like yours gather and synthesize real-time recommendations for bettering organizational performance and experiences. The best version of your workplace awaits: https://lnkd.in/eXkivcGr #workplacestrategy #workplacedesign #workplacedesignexperts #consulting #designstrategy

What is the biggest benefit of AI? This week, we learned to leverage it as our superpower. President + CEO Lauri Goodman Lampson attended the Fast Company Impact Council meeting to discover new ways AI can boost productivity and accelerate innovation for our clients. Here are some key takeaways: - Even with all the data in the world, AI requires a human idea to tell it what to do. - AI is jet fuel to your creativity, not a replacement for it - The real value of AI is in its relevant curation toward specific outcomes - AI is a journey, and we are still at the beginning of it (even though it's been around for decades) As AI opens more avenues for effective information curation and management, it's our job as designers to use it to think bigger about everything that matters most to your organization — people, business, ideas, and decisions. We look forward to expanding our AI knowledge and application to evolve how people engage and experience your space. Check out how we've helped organizations reach their own technology goals. https://lnkd.in/eGsjSG8a Special thanks to Fast Company for the insights Pictured speaker: Fast Company Editor Brendan Vaughan #FastCompany #AIandinnovation #ArchitectureandDesign

Finding the equilibrium between comfort and productivity in the workspace was crucial for Red Fan Communications. While their "home" office exuded warmth and charm, noise levels, capacity limitations, and thin walls posed significant hurdles. Our design solution strategically divided the office into zones, creating serene spaces for focused work while preserving collaborative areas. Learn more about Red Fan's revamped workspace here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ztz0C0

The ONE Global Design 2024 Summit was a collective powerhouse! President + CEO Lauri Goodman Lampson and Principals Marc Bellamy, RA, NCARB and Amy Collins, RID. LEED AP recently journeyed to London, where they joined 22 fellow alliance leaders to discuss how incorporating AI, place strategy, and sustainability can create more robust design solutions. We're honored to be a member of a collective dedicated to delivering value and elevating the design engagement experience for our clients. To learn more about our alliance with ONE Global Design, click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02yBBxf0 #pdr #wearepdr #oneglobaldesign #londone24

By carefully balancing collaborative areas with quieter zones, our client's workspace effectively addresses the common sound problems associated with open office layouts. Now, their team can focus on bringing innovative ideas to life instead of worrying about noisy neighbors. This appealing workspace has become a preferred choice for employees, who now opt to come into the office on flexible workdays instead of working remotely. Want to learn how this project came together? Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vw0PB0

Red Fan Communications' headquarters is a home with history! Austin's famed Whitley-Keltner House originally served as the home of The People's Advocate Weekly founder Sharp R. Whitley Sr., and Red Fan is continuing Whitley's aim of bringing messages to the masses. Find out how Red Fan kept important elements of the home intact while updating the space to fit modern workstyles: https://hubs.ly/Q02y60CR0 #pdr #wearepdr #redfancommunications #Austin #tx

What's your type? As if her recognition as an Interior Design Magazine 30 Under 30 Houston Designer wasn't impressive enough, Hannah Lansford recently spoke to our team about the importance of type. "Type is all around and impacts us every day whether in print or digital – it is also how we communicate so I find it important to seek inspiration from it. Fonts and typefaces can be adjusted to conform to an occasion, location, or time. Selections can also impact accessibility to spaces and designed elements. Typographers exemplify the progression of modern typography and its relation to the design world." Join our talented team and use your inspirations to shape the industry: https://hubs.ly/Q02xpdch0 #PDR #WeArePDR #DesignThinking #Type #30Under30

Meet Meredith Blackburn, our very own "30 Under 30" Interior Design extraordinaire! Meredith's journey into interior design began with a chance encounter at a high school career fair. Drawn to a field that blends technical expertise with creativity while also fostering collaboration, she knew she had found her calling. At PDR, Meredith has spearheaded remarkable projects where sustainability takes center stage in both design concepts and material selection. Her dedication to creating spaces that prioritize human wellness and environmental stewardship shines through in every endeavor. With her LEED Green Associate certification and unwavering commitment to progress, she's poised to lead the charge in shaping this transformative shift in the industry. Join us in celebrating Meredith's remarkable achievements and the invaluable contributions she makes to our team and industry! 🎉 #WearePDR #StaffPromotion #InteriorDesigner #SustainabilityChampion #30under30

Uncertainty is one of the greatest challenges facing organizations today, and it could hold your firm back from making decisions that will help you move forward. From tailored design solutions to modular planning, find out how we transformed one client's uncertainty into confidence and savings through a space that fosters collaboration, flexibility, and belonging. Learn more about how you can overcome uncertainy and decision fatigue with strategic design and a clear vision: https://hubs.ly/Q02tR5-W0