Rob Kirkbride

Grand Rapids

I am the managing editor at TiiCKER, a fintech company that connects investors to shareholder benefits simply for owning the stock.

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Re-imagining Imagine a Place

1 week ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

Imagine a Place is an evocative prompt. An open-ended cue to think about space and how it is used. And since 2018, this expansive communication platform from OFS has educated and entertained thousands with its podcasts, videos and print publication. OFS is launching what it calls Imagine a Place 3.0, which will still include a podcast feed, long-form videos and an OFS-focused publication.
Sunon Continues to Build Infrastructure in U.S.

2 weeks ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

Asia's largest office furniture maker, Sunon, continues to build its capabilities and reputation in the U.S. market. The office furniture maker recently relaunched and updated its showroom in Irvine, Calif. and is opening an expanded warehouse in Dallas, which will work hand-in-hand with its factory in Mexico and builds on its already significant investment in North America.
Learn How to Design the Future (Without the Crystal Ball)

3 weeks ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

Have you ever wondered what it will be like in the future? What will the office look like? How will offices be designed? While that's a fun exercise, it probably won't get you much closer to the truth. The future might seem mysterious and impossible to know, but there is a science behind studying it and a new educational program through IIDA is expanding the forward-looking nature of design into a core foresight capability.
Okamura Acquires U.K.-Based Boss Design

1 month ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

Boss Design today announced its acquisition by Okamura, a Japanese company known for precision engineering, ergonomic expertise and sustainable manufacturing. This strategic partnership marks a significant evolution for Boss Design, expanding its global presence while reinforcing its commitment to design and craftsmanship.
The (Nearly) Perfect Chair for Flexible Workspaces

1 month ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

As workers continue to spend more time back in the office, many are finding changed workplaces. Because of hybrid work and other factors, workers are in the office less and companies are shrinking office spaces. At the same time, employees can choose where they work in the office, which could include small meeting rooms, common lounge areas, work cafes and other spaces. That means more people are sharing desks and chairs. For many workers, a desk and office chair are no longer their own.
'A Very Good Designer'

1 month ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

Imagine a furniture designer who intently focuses on the details and geeks out on materiality and sustainability. Picture in your head this furniture designer, who has years of experience creating beautiful products for companies like Darran, Martin Brattrud, Decca and Gunlocke. Do you have a picture of this designer who thought about being a sculptor and hates squared-off corners on furniture pieces? Now imagine this furniture designer as a woman. I'm describing Alyssa Coletti.
'A Reshaping of the Way that We Work'

2 months ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

For more than 22 years, John Sadlon has shaped the way people work in the most important office market in the world. With 13 years as managing principal of workplace at Perkins+Will in New York, he understands and has experienced first hand the dynamic shifts taking place in the office perhaps better than anyone.
KI Wall Builds Brand Through Relationships with A&D (and Projects Like Bellin Health)

2 months ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

As healthcare continues to evolve and healthcare systems work to create efficient, convenient and comfortable locations for patients and caregivers alike, many are turning to ambulatory surgery and specialty centers (ASCs). These specialized medical facilities are designed to provide same-day procedures in areas like orthopedics, gastroenterology (GI), ophthalmology and more. These complex procedures used to be performed only in hospitals.
Industry Leaders Gather at BIFMA 360 to Recharge Creativity

2 months ago | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

The leaders of the commercial interiors industry gathered last week in California to be inspired and focus on creativity at the BIFMA 360 Conference. It is an annual gathering that purposely is not focused on industry-specific content. Instead the gathering explores big-picture topics like sustainability and AI that prompts attendees to think differently or at least see an issue in a new light.
Connection and Diversity Drive Gensler-Designed Virgin Media O2 London Office

Jan 20, 2025 | officeinsight.com | Rob Kirkbride

"See What You Can Do" is the mantra of Virgin Media O2, a London-based mass media and telecommunications company that found itself with a jumble of offices following a July 2021 merger. The merger between Virgin Media and O2 meant the combined company had offices spread around the U.K. Many of the offices were outdated. Similar work was being done in multiple locations around the country - a typical problem after two companies come together.