The ‘new normal.’ Unprecedented. Pivot. Just a few of the words that defined one of the strangest years in living memory. It certainly...

Of the many things we’ve learned so far in 2020, one clear lesson is that most knowledge workers, most of the time, can do their work...

Everyone in office design and commercial real estate has been thinking about one thing: returning people to work spaces. What should...

So here we are. A little over a week into full-fledged social distancing. Or in some cases, government stay-at-home orders. Now millions...

The New Year is here, and it’s got me thinking about renewal - a new exercise routine, some spring cleaning, maybe a fresh coat of paint...

Are you planning a new office? Avoid these three common mistakes.

In this installment of our series, "Where We Work," we talk to a friend who as worked at companies including Sealed Air.

This month marks CFID’s sixth year in business. This fall is also my 25th year in the design business. Whenever these anniversaries roll...

In the second installment of our new series, "Love It or Hate It? Where We Work,” we talk to Mark Kennedy, Global Tech & Operations Lead...

At CFID Studio, we design spaces where people love to work, play and eat. This week, we kick off a series we're calling "Love It or Hate...

I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. They’re easy to make and even easier to break, at least for me. But as we head into 2019, I...

Last month, I played hooky from work to surf in Costa Rica. Well, actually I attended a leadership development program where I learned to...

Hard to believe, but October marked five years since I founded Carrie Frye Interior Design. It was a huge leap of faith, and one that’s...

There's been a lot of chatter lately about open offices. Do they promote collaboration? Do they increase or decrease productivity? Should...

In the Carolinas, patios are spots to enjoy year round, with the exception of the dog days of summer and a few frigid days here or there....

Back when I started my career in design, it never occurred to me to turn down client business. My bosses at the firms where I worked may...

It’s that time of year again. Tomorrow most of us will sit around the table with friends and family to stuff our faces with turkey and...

As someone who designs restaurants for a living, I found the headline above really provocative when I saw it. It's from a reporter who...

As we rush headlong into the holiday season, I’m feeling the pressure just like everyone else. Pressure to complete projects, finish...

I recently spent 24 hours in Nashville, and a quick visit to Nashville’s Pinewood Social got me thinking about where we live, work and...