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Michael Astle

Michael Astle
Michael is a writer for KiSP and Yulio, writing on topics such as renderings, The KITS collaborator, augmented reality, and virtual reality. With a personal interest in technology and design, Michael is always excited to see the newest technological tools and how they can bring ideas to life.

Recent Posts

How to use the KISP Extension for CET and The KITS collaborator

Posted by Michael Astle on Oct 9, 2024 11:47:10 AM

Our products, like The KITS collaborator, are there to help support your team on their sales journey and especially to ensure there is little to no friction between your sales team and clients. We also want to ensure that The KITS collaborator easily fits into your workflow and doesn’t cause friction between your teams. 

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Topics: The KITS collaborator, Cet, CET Designer

Top 2024 Healthcare Design Trends

Posted by Michael Astle on Oct 3, 2024 10:56:35 AM

Healthcare design is changing constantly, reflecting both advancements in medical technology and a change in patient priorities. As we move through 2024, certain design trends are emerging as frontrunners in creating spaces that are not only functional but also welcoming, healing, and efficient. Spaces that emphasize wellness and care.  

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Topics: design trends, The KITS collaborator, Healthcare

Transforming Hospitality Design with VR and AR: Early Stage Planning Made Easy

Posted by Michael Astle on Sep 16, 2024 11:53:34 AM

In the fast-paced world of hospitality furniture sales, staying ahead of the competition requires innovative approaches. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies are revolutionizing the hospitality design process, making it easier for non-architects to visualize and facilitate better communication and decision-making during early-stage meetings. By leveraging these advanced tools in your hospitality furniture presentation, you can create a more immersive and compelling experience for your clients, ultimately helping you close more deals.

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Topics: AR, VR, Hospitality

The Power of Visual Storytelling in Selling Hospitality Furniture

Posted by Michael Astle on Aug 28, 2024 12:00:00 PM

In the dynamic and highly competitive world of hospitality furniture sales, making a lasting impression is key. High-quality visual storytelling, including compelling renderings and interactive visual tools, can be the decisive factor in winning over clients. For sales teams focusing on hotel lounges, rooms, patios and other hospitality spaces, leveraging these visuals can shorten sales cycle and differentiate you from the competition. Here’s why investing in top-notch furniture visualization services is essential for success in this industry.

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Topics: furniture visualization services, Hospitality

The Power of Furniture Visualizations in Hospitality Sales

Posted by Michael Astle on Aug 1, 2024 11:27:24 AM

In the competitive world of hospitality furniture sales, standing out is crucial. High-quality furniture visualization can be pivotal in shortening sales cycles, differentiating your offerings, and ultimately winning more business. Let's explore why investing in superior visuals is a game-changer for furniture sales teams specializing in hotel lounges, rooms, and other hospitality spaces.

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Topics: Visual storytelling, Visualizations, furniture visualization services, Hospitality

Unveiling NeoCon 2024 Trends: Top office Design Trends

Posted by Michael Astle on Jul 10, 2024 2:03:51 PM

Last month several of our team members attended NeoCon 2024 in Chicago. This is the premier furniture design event of the year attracting attendees from around the world for three days of fantastic sessions, keynote and showstopping displays. Our team always looks forward to NeoCon as it’s a great opportunity to connect with the top minds of the industry. It’s also opportunity fantastic opportunity to see what the popular trends in office space design each year are.  

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Topics: design trends, NeoCon, Office design trends, NeoCon Design Trends

Manufacturer Spotlight: Fern Kids

Posted by Michael Astle on May 23, 2024 10:56:15 AM

We’re excited to announce that the Fern Kids catalog is now available on The KITS collaborator! Explore their digital catalog filled with educational furniture for a young audience. 

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Topics: The KITS collaborator, Manufacturer Spotlight, Fern Kids

Manufacturer Spotlight: Corp Design

Posted by Michael Astle on May 21, 2024 1:41:48 PM

We’re excited to announce that Corp Design is now available on The KITS collaborator! Explore their digital catalog filled with office furniture solutions. 

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Topics: The KITS collaborator, Manufacturer Spotlight, Corp Design

Enhancing Employee Wellness through Biophilic Office Design

Posted by Michael Astle on May 8, 2024 2:36:25 PM

New design considerations are trending among office designers (and our clients!)  all the time. Over the last few years, we have heard about hybrid work design, hoteling, and ancillary trends, among others. In 2024 one of the new top trends is the concept of biophilic design. This trend builds on the already existing design elements of natural materials and sustainability but dives into a more natural way of incorporating it into professional spaces such as offices, healthcare spaces and educational spaces.  

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Topics: Design, The KITS collaborator, office design, Biophilic Design

Maximizing Your Virtual Showroom with Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools

Posted by Michael Astle on Apr 19, 2024 1:00:00 PM

Virtual showrooms are attracting a lot of attention these days. With the rise of e-commerce and remote options for clients and consumers, many people are looking for unique virtual shopping experiences that let them engage with products before contacting sales and shopping in person. But how do you make your virtual showroom stand out from the other options available? At KiSP we believe by including virtual and augmented reality tools in our Virtual Showroom products, you can elevate your virtual showroom experience.  
 
In this article, we will show how incorporating Virtual and Augmented Reality tools can elevate your virtual showroom experience and attract more customers.

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Topics: AR, Design in VR, VR, Virtual Showroom