In December 2020, Lori Healey joined the Obama Foundation as Senior Vice President and Executive Project Officer for the Obama Presidential Center (“the Center”). She is leading the work to build and ...

Evan Jahn is a firm believer in the power of technical architecture to advance sustainability goals while enriching the experience of the built environment. With a collaborative approach, he has ...

CHICAGO - Design Chicago, a two-day event at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, will be held October 3-4. “Each year, we look forward to Design Chicago bringing together a talented group of design icons, ...

Precision and artistry go hand in hand in the designs of Abrams Valenti Interiors. Founded by principal Michael Abrams nearly 25 years ago, the firm offers residential design and interior architecture ...

For project44 Director of Design Systems Erin Mahoney, there’s a simple reason to turn to DesignOps. “As we continue to hire and scale, it’s critical that we are set up for success in a sustainable ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Located in the heart of Chicago’s ...

When a product is unsatisfying and hard to navigate, users will look to a competitor. So how can UX teams ensure their product is successful in the eyes of the end user? Data. At three local companies ...

Renee DiSanto and Christina Samatas, the duo behind the Chicago-area design firm Park & Oak, are not ones to shy away from new challenges. In addition to running a successful firm, they operate a ...

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Real estate developers trying to navigate a pandemic, rising property taxes and stricter affordable housing requirements in Chicago are getting antsy about another possible obstacle: Their buildings ...

Chicago flag themed gifts seen on display at the gift shop inside of the Chicago History Museum in 2015. (Kristen Norman/for the Chicago Tribune) Every day in Chicago is Flag Day. Try walking a block ...

HUB 32, a 65-unit multifamily housing development, will provide affordable housing and community amenities in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood. Brooks + Scarpa’s recently unveiled design takes ...