Design As a Force for Good with Lisa Gralnek of iF Design
The Trend Report - Insights on Office Furniture, Contract Interiors & Workplace Design · Oct 27, 2025 · 46:52
The Trend Report - Insights on Office Furniture, Contract Interiors & Workplace Design
The Trend Report - Insights on Office Furniture, Contract Interiors & Workplace Design · Oct 27, 2025 · 46:52
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We explore how design moves beyond aesthetics into systems, platforms, and policies, and how iF Design advances that mission through a global award, a new academy, and a rising sustainability standard. Lisa shares practical examples, from packaging tweaks to AI workflows, that turn intent into measurable impact.
Lisa chats about:
• Her values-led career path linking business and design
• How living abroad shaped her curiosity and critical thinking
• Design as problem-solving across products and systems
• Origins and scale of the iF Design Award
• Why iF is less known in the United States
• How and when to apply for the next award
• What the iF Design Academy teaches leaders
• Business fluency and keeping design in the C-suite
• Practical sustainability across environmental and social impact
• Certifications, category-specific questions, and scoring
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Connect with Lisa Gralnek:
Lisa’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek
iF Design - https://ifdesign.com/en/
iF Design Academy - https://ifdesign-academy.com/
Future of XYZ Podcast - https://ifdesign.com/en/podcast-future-of-xyz-by-if-design
iF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/ifdesign
The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design. We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.
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