Interview with Perkins + Will

Design has the power to influence people’s lives, making them better through the human experience and problem solving, to better the way they use and interact with the interior environment

by choice

Interiors - Meaningful designs that are functional, and that work in a better way to enhance work- and life-style

Be honest in design. Dare to fail.

A great designer takes a design to the next level, and makes it their own unique, meaningful expression.

Good design creates both function and a "Wow" moment, to change the users' perspective and way of thinking.

Good design is like the spice of life, keeping it interesting, unique and fun

To design for people who otherwise might not have access to good design, to provide the opportunities, to have their lives positively enriched through their environment

In times of so much environmental stress (ex. wars, terror attacks, school shootings), to create an environment that will soothe the negative emotions, creating a universally approachable place that encourages connection, decreases stress, and helps to foster love.

Emotion is the secret ingredient.

Zaha Hadid, Oki Sato, Patricia Urquiola

Designs that are big and bold, expressive in nature, and that create a strong experiential / emotional connection

The greatest design is yet to come

Always learning and having curiosity – always looking at the world and its designs

To discover yourself and discover the world. To share and create experience – connecting with an audience to stir emotions and tell a story.

Meena Krenek, Perkins+Will Interior Design Director

Being around other great designers, and learning and being inspired by them.

Every day and every project has its challenges – the obstacle is more in finding the appropriate solution

With confidence, and in a professional manor, believing in yourself and your designs

Office Headquarters and Corporate Interiors designs

To change the world for the better with meaningful, impactful designs

Honesty and quality in design

Design can make our lives easier and better by simplifying our lives

Working with new technology platforms and virtual reality to enhance our designs, and take the client experience to the next level

The Shaw Showroom gives us the freedom to be creative - Designed to inspire and awaken the senses.

Interested in how technology and mobility will influence the future face of design

Combining technology, mobility, and virtual reality – mobile platforms

Varies depending on project size, but typically a year.

Always start with the client – who they are and what they need

Keep it simple.

This is like the question of “the chicken or the egg” – they happen simultaneously.

Technology is very integrated into our process, and our design solutions for our clients.

Revit, 3D Studio Max, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite

Just like a chef, using ingredients to create a great dish, designers use color, materials, and ambiance as tools to create successful designs.

The process and the journey that leads to the final design – often times the process is just as important and enjoyable as the finished design

Sometimes when you see a great, simple design, you may ask yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” – Good design may be sometimes what often what was thought, but never so well expressed.

We strongly believe in the value of co-design – the most successful projects include partners from all backgrounds, talents, experience levels, and disciplines

Clients and team members

All things can be used as a source of inspiration – whether a design book or other subject - inspiration can be found anywhere

Get experience. Keep trying. If you fail at something, you learn from it and move forward.

Zaha Hadid

We are honored to be a part of an award winning team. It inspires us to keep pushing ourselves and our designs to be better.

These change with time and emotions.

Too many to mention. Design should always be a fun experience!

Positive feedback from client and team are the best motivation

Design is an evolutionary process, taking time to develop an appreciation and skill

Get back to basics, and start a new cycle. Start with a clean idea and fresh imagination.

Believe in yourself - and the power that you have make people’s lives better through design.