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ICYMI: ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact

In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design , we revisit an article titled, “ ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact ” written by staff writer and editor Lauren Brant, originally published by interiors+sources . Based on ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook Report, the article explores how interior designers are being called to lead through disruption by creating spaces that support wellness, flexibility, independence, and long-term value. It also looks at demographic shifts driving demand for more adaptable living environments, the purposeful return of maximalism, and the sustainability questions raised by AI and other high-performance technologies.

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