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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

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

Top Office Design Trends for 2024

Posted by Michael Astle on Apr 9, 2024 12:30:00 PM

Office design trends for 2024 are shaping up to be truly transformative, with a focus on creating work environments that prioritize both sustainability and employee well-being. Many of these trends are continuations of the trends we saw in 2023 such as a focus on wellness, flexibility and employee comfort. These trends are evolving as we see more people returning to offices and a rise in spaces that incorporate more sustainability elements. The term biophilic has become more commonly used this year with office design for spaces that bring nature into employee areas. 

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Topics: Office design trends, Flexible Workspaces, 2024, Biophilic Design

Manufacturer Spotlight: Moduform

Posted by Michael Astle on Apr 4, 2024 11:08:06 AM

We’re excited to announce that Moduform is now available on The KITS collaborator! Explore their digital catalog filled with healthcare and educational furniture. 

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Topics: The KITS collaborator, Manufacturer Spotlight, Moduform

Visualizing Sustainability: Office Design and Sustainability

Posted by Michael Astle on Mar 6, 2024 1:00:06 PM

Discover how visualization technology is revolutionizing office design and promoting sustainability.

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Topics: Visualizations, sustainability

Manufacturer Spotlight: Gebesa

Posted by Michael Astle on Feb 22, 2024 2:00:00 PM

We’re excited to announce that Gebesa is now available on The KITS collaborator! Explore their digital catalog filled with innovative and functional products. 

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Topics: Manufacturer Spotlight

Coworking Amenity Space examples with The KITS collaborator

Posted by Michael Astle on Feb 8, 2024 1:00:00 PM

As the professional landscape evolves, the demand for enticing office environments is rising, be it in a traditional office setup or a dynamic coworking space. Embracing the contemporary trend of designing workplaces that mimic the comfort of home, the focus has shifted towards creating amenity spaces that enhance the overall work experience.

In today's competitive work environment, employees seek amenities that go beyond the comforts of home. In this blog post, we delve into the key amenity spaces that employees are actively searching for in their workplaces. Our comprehensive research sheds light on the top needs of modern-day professionals, offering valuable insights into the amenities that are becoming indispensable in the quest for an ideal workspace. All of which you can use when designing spaces with The KITS Collaborator.

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Topics: The KITS collaborator, office design, Amenity Spaces