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Architecture At A Distance: How These Firms Are Making It Work
Once a week, the staff at Mark P. Finlay Architects & Interiors assembles a row of quarantine client care packages. “We work with our clients remotely all week,” says Alexandra Goossen, communications director for the firm located in Southport, Connecticut. “But this is such a tactile business, that we make sure that they get design boards and…
Engineering Value: How Draper is Looking Back and Forging Ahead
On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern was joined by Chris Broome, fifth-generation President of the company. The duo dove into Draper’s (https://www.draperinc.com/) unique and extensive history as a family-owned business for well over a century, the company’s current values and initiatives, and where the business is headed as a…
The Role of Social Media in the Kitchen & Bath Industry with Stacy Garcia
On this episode of Element Sessions, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin was joined by cabinet industry veteran Stacy Garcia, the owner of Garcia Cabinetmakers and founder of KBtribechat™️, which facilitates weekly social media discussions on Twitter for thought-leaders in the kitchen and bath industry. Litwin and Garcia, who brings four decades of experience in…
Anyone Can Learn Business, Be Creative: Straight Outta Crumpton
There is so much information at our finger tips that people think they are experts in everything which can cause confusion for interior designers. On this episode of Straight Outta Crumpton, Greg Crumpton & Tyler Kern sit down with Paige Adair, Interior Designer at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, to talk about the evolution and…
Steps to Implementing Security by Design for IoT
IoT security by design might seem like a buzzword in that it’s not well-defined in the consumer landscape, but KORE Wireless’s Chris Francosky said the most effective security measures are put in place well before production even begins. Host Shelby Skrhak sat down with Francosky on this episode of the Industrial IoT podcast, brought…
Make Cybersecurity Decisions with Business Outcomes In Mind
Understanding your company’s cybersecurity needs may seem a nebulous task, but Telarus’s Dominique Singer says a simple mindset shift may help make deciding a plan of action more effective in the long run. On this episode of the Software and Electronics podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with Singer, Vice President of Business Development…
The Soup to Nuts of Launching a New Furniture Product
The process of launching a new product contains a multitude of steps, from the idea and concept phase through final rollout. Lucas Pearl, VP of Product Development for Watson Furniture, gave his perspective on that journey and what some of the best practices for launching a furniture product today are. “We start all of…
Element Sessions: Exploring Cabinetry Design Trends with Stephanie Pierce
A new decade ushers in new interior design trends, and, for cabinetry, this means fresh takes on color, textures, materials and fixtures. Element Designs explores how cabinetry is evolving, changing and pushing the design envelope on this episode of “Element Sessions.” Joined by Stephanie Pierce, Director of Design and Trends at MasterBrand Cabinets, Element…
Engineering Value: The Hidden Savings of Engineering Value
The bottom line. That is an unavoidable, monolithic reality of the construction industry. However, a formulaic “race to the bottom” can have dramatically negative effects on the true cost of a project. On this episode of the Engineering Value podcast, Steve Edwards, Director of National Accounts and Special Projects with Draper, sat down with Sean…
The Evolution of Vari and Rebranding Workspace Innovation
On this episode of MarketScale Mornings, hosts Tyler Kern and Daniel Litwin were joined by Vari CEO Jason McCann. Vari, formerly Varidesk until a rebranding earlier this year, is a workspace innovation company based in Dallas, Texas. The company’s mission is to create workspaces that elevate people, and Vari boasts 350 employees, millions of customers…
The Showroom: From Idea to Conception — Exploring the Design Process with Pietta Donovan
Whether it be the shape of a favorite pastry or the color of a foreign flower, interior designer Pietta Donovan derives inspiration from all things. A new collaboration with Walker Zanger presents her first tile collection, characterized by sun-drenched pastels and rounded shapes of the retro 70’s. This episode of “The Showroom” explores how…
Live Beautifully: Looking for a Fresh Design? Knock Down a Wall!
Patti Johnson loves the juxtaposition of the before and after comparison of a room when she finishes a design. “I really like to take walls out,” Johnson told Daniel Litwin on a recent episode of Live Beautifully. “Maybe a wall could have been placed better, and we can improve traffic flow – it’s just going…
People, Process, Service: The History of MStone Stone and Tile with Founder TJ Mehta
TJ Mehta started MStone Stone and Tile Company when he was only 22 years old, and now the company owns some of the largest quarries in India and sources from China and Europe, as well. Mehta joins host Tyler Kern and guests Bill Kasko and April Milton of Frontline Source Group to talk about the history…
Exploring the Gateway to the Adirondacks: Made In America Bonus Clip
MarketScale’s award winning original “Made in America” series hits the highways and byways of our country seeking out American-made, American-proud companies that are the backbone of our great nation. In this bonus segment, Daniel Litwin of MarketScale makes a stop in Queensbury, New York, and visits with local historians Joan Aldous and Stan Cianfarano….
Now Hiring: Introducing The Essential Podcast for Hiring in B2B
Now Hiring is a show that will highlight open positions in B2B companies all over the world as well as cover hiring news and updates to help guide both industry recruiters and candidates. This week we covered a few jobs in the Architecture and Design industry from Caesarstone and Clarus. Caesarstone has been around…
“The Lighting Professor” on Trends and Design at KBIS 2020
MarketScale was in attendance at KBIS 2020 this year, getting an idea for what’s driving the kitchen and bath industry as innovation blooms and a new decade of design dawns. Joseph Reybarreau, known as “The Lighting Professor,” offered up his unique insights about what might be coming down the pipe in the world of lighting….
Engineering Value: Value Should Not be A Code Word
Language is constantly evolving. For example, the word “value” has taken on a negative connotation in recent years; a value product may be cheaper, but usually it’s of inferior quality, and is meant to be the bargain option. On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper, Inc. podcast, Grant Wylie, Director of Product Management for…
Trends in Architecture and Design Marketing as 2020 Dawns: KBIS 2020
As part of KBIS 2020, this year’s edition of North America’s largest kitchen and bath design trade show, MarketScale called upon a variety of industry leaders to hit the high points of what this influential show brought to the table to begin a new decade. In this interview, MarketScale’s Daniel Litwin caught up with…
Tips to Eliminate Kitchen & Bathroom Bacteria
Bacteria are everywhere. They are unavoidable. No matter how clean an area is, a certain number of bacteria are likely to grow on almost any surface, and that’s not necessarily a cause for concern, with certain germs in small doses. Some of these microorganisms are even good for us—take, for example, the probiotic microbes that promote a…
Which Stone Countertop is Best for Your Kitchen?
A sizable portion of most kitchen spaces is comprised of countertop, which is where most of the action happens. Choosing the right surface for your distinct personality is crucial to long years of happiness in your home’s central hub. Stone countertops have long been popular due to their durability and diversity of visual appeal. Generally speaking, they are…
How Space Design Software Makes Mockups Easy
We’ve come a long way from pencil and paper when it comes to design mockups and the virtual representation of the design process. Design software like 2020 Design has revolutionized the architecture and design industry, making what once was a picture in someone’s mind into a fully-fleshed out concept and rendering. Today on Element…
The Art of Design in Engineered Glass
In this episode of MarketScale’s Architecture & Design Podcast, Jim Smith, director of Invisiwall Engineered Glass Systems, a Consolidated Glass Holdings company, joined host James Kent to discuss the ways buildings utilize today’s innovations in engineered glass. Smith gave a brief overview of the advancements in engineered glass technology, which includes stronger, and longer sheets…
People, Process, Service: The Secret to Designing Award-Winning Full-service Architecture
What do the Graha Tower in Indonesia, the Golden Tulip Holland Resort, the Amsterdam Bridge, and the Omni Dallas Hotel all have in common? They’re all projects completed by 5G Studio Collaborative, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Joining both Bill Kasko, President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc, and Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B,…
The Rising Popularity and Benefits of Using Glass in Building Projects
On this episode of Element Sessions, an Element Designs podcast, Nelson Wills, vice president of business development, and Sahaj Patel, president of Triton Glass, LLC, joined host Geoffrey Short to discuss the rising popularity of glass use in building projects. Wills noted office spaces are becoming more open with less emphasis on private offices….
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