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Return to Work Planning Considerations

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

As the government looks to implement business reopening measures, employers are now discussing and planning to move employees back into the workplace. As we look ahead, many of our clients are grappling with how they can plan, communicate, and transition hundreds to thousands of employees back into the office with new guidelines and policies to

Carson Design Associates a Proud Women-Owned Business Enterprise

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Many of you may know Carson Design Associates as a commercial design firm. However, you may not know that — thanks to the leadership of our President and Owner Julie Berry — we are also a proud certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). Get to Know Our President and Owner For over 20 years, Julie has

Creating Community and Luxury Living at The Whit in Downtown Indianapolis

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Our work here at Carson Design Associates centers around spaces that are beautiful, functionable, and intriguing. For The Whit project in Indianapolis, we had the opportunity to not only create a community space for a fun and accessible downtown Indianapolis apartment building, but to design model units for potential tenants. Successful designs for a highly

How to Select Practical Seating Options for Your Workspace

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Selecting office seating seems simple enough, right? While chairs themselves might not be complicated, there are many factors to consider when selecting the right fit for employees. We here at Carson Design Associates regularly work with clients to select the best and most practical seating options for their needs — helping them consider multiple elements

From Indiana to Our Community

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

A MESSAGE to the Carson Design Associates Community: We value the health of our talent and our community. And so, we have implemented the temporary closure of our physical office in Indianapolis through April 3, 2020. Rest assured, while our doors may be closed as we practice the CDC’s recommendation of social distancing to minimize the

Corporate Cafeteria Renovation Offers Employees Unique Destination

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

There’s just something about food that brings people together, whether it’s gathering in a kitchen to chat or breaking bread at the dinner table. In one corporation’s case, they viewed a renovated cafeteria, fine dining restaurant, and coffee shop as an opportunity to do just that—provide a unique, engaging gathering place for their employees. Supporting

How Technology is Enhancing the Design Process

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

The following content originated from an April 2019 presentation by Jack Carson, president of the Carson Design Associates Texas office, at the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Guest Lecture Series. . . . We pride ourselves on our technology here at Carson Design Associates. It not only acts as a tool to

Whistle While You Work – Music for the Office

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Most would agree that music is an incredibly powerful form of communication. It even has the ability to shape and reflect the larger culture. (Think Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” for example.) But did you know that music can also shape the culture of your office or workspace? Merriam Saunders, a psychotherapist, explains that

Building Long-Term Client Relationship From the Ground Up

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Here at Carson Design Associates, we pride ourselves on pairing creative thinking with sound business strategies to help our clients become more productive. Successful interior design requires skillful balance of business savvy and artistry, as well as a keen listening ear to ensure clients’ needs are met. This was certainly the case for our redesign

Your Office Redesign: How to Strike a Balance Between Democracy and Autocracy

AUTHOR: Carson Design Associates - Indy   POST DATE:

Early next year, we’re moving the Carson Design Associates team to a new office, which calls for the opportunity for a redesign and move management strategy. As a team of designers, we have a unique opportunity to engage our employees in the office redesign process. Below, we discuss the risk and reward of making the