Published in Lumen by IDA Design·6 days agoSeeing Through Another’s EyesI recently took a nasty fall in my front yard while walking a couple out to their car after dinner at our home. One moment I was laughing and talking about what the lovely evening we had shared, and the next moment, I hit an uneven surface, fractured both sides…Workplace5 min readWorkplace5 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Dec 14, 2022A trajectory of hope for our oceansPlastics became ubiquitous around World War II when the need to preserve and protect certain resources was a huge priority. Plastic gave us the upper hand to quickly and affordably produce substitute clothing, safety items, food storage, and protective gear. Plastics were adaptable and versatile, revolutionizing our product composition and…Oceans4 min readOceans4 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Oct 6, 2022The Tech-Enabled Digital Nomad LifeMeet David & Lily. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, these two newly-married, seasoned travelers were looking for adventure after two years of rural, lockdown life. Their fully remote, work from anywhere jobs led them to ask, “If we could be anywhere, where would we go?” Their answer: Everywhere. At the…Trends5 min readTrends5 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Jun 22, 2022Benefits of Green PrescriptionsOh, the great outdoors! A place we go to recharge, soak up the sun, feel a cool breeze, and spend time with others. We have long known the benefits of time outdoors, but the added stresses of COVID have made it crucial to well-being. For the last two years, it…Greenprescriptions3 min readGreenprescriptions3 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·May 4, 2022Hindsight on Supply Chain Issues“Your package is delayed” is a phrase we have become accustomed to over the past two years. There is not a single product or business sector that hasn’t been affected. Whether it’s toilet paper, raw materials, or food, nearly every business has needed to be agile and flexible in light…Supply Chain2 min readSupply Chain2 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Apr 9, 2022An interview with Pax Co-working spaceWe sat down with Carolyn Buck, a founder of Pax Co-working in Holland, Michigan to talk about the future of co-working and the benefits of this amazing new space. What prompted you to start the space? Several years ago, a few of us met in a local coffee shop for the first time, each hunched over our…Trends5 min readTrends5 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Apr 9, 2022High prices aren’t the only problem with the housing market…The housing market is in crisis. Inflated prices and lack of options in desired areas, along with the lower interest rates brought by the pandemic, make this the perfect market for a housing boom. According to Freddie Mac, house prices grew 11.3% in 2020 and 16.9% in 2021. But houses…Trends4 min readTrends4 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Mar 3, 2022The future of media and entertainmentIt takes 66 days on average to form a habit. Pattern and repetition are critical to this process. We are nearly 700 days into the pandemic, and many of our habits formed during this time are here to stay, especially when it comes to how we entertain ourselves. Even without…Tech5 min readTech5 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Jan 6, 2022Why can’t we repair our own tech?‘They don’t make things like they used to’ is a phrase we’ve all heard. It’s no secret that the lifecycle of products, especially tech, is much shorter than it once was. Computer lifespan decreased steadily from 1985 to 2000 going from 10.7 years in 1985 to 5.5 years in 2000…Tech4 min readTech4 min read
Published in Lumen by IDA Design·Dec 3, 2021The kitchen of the futureWith the holiday season upon us, we spend more time in our kitchens than at any other time. Baking and decorating cookies and preparing big meals for the family to enjoy are all part of the holiday season. …Trends4 min readTrends4 min read
