http://www.ssdg.com/blog Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:22:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The interior of this office was designed to foster collaboration and to showcase the client’s innovative technology. The space was separated into two areas: the executive offices and the software design open workstation area. The manner in which the executive and software designers function is quite different, but the design ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/touch-this-iqmetrix-showcases-their-touch-screen-technology-in-their-newly-designed-office/ Maybe it’s the sunny open skies, or being raised in smaller communities. One thing we’ve noticed—the people from Regina love to work, play and think together. Keeping their casual and collaborative culture in mind, Jump.ca wanted to create a place that both showed off their technology and invites customers to ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/jumping-in-a-fresh-approach-for-jump-ca/ Is there such a thing as being too comfortable at work? Some employers worry about too much fun and relaxation in the workplace. They worry that incorporating games rooms, gyms, cozy couches and the like will lower productivity or send a message that this isn’t a ‘serious’ business. Release those concerns ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/fun-workspaces-good-or-bad-for-business-tips-for-office-space-design/ Grounded by a sophisticated, yet simple palette of white concrete floors, white walls, bold accent paint and glass, and satin stainless accents, the interiors of Crossroads Dental satisfied the Doctor’s requirements that his six operatory dental centre exude a clean, vibrant environment, with an energetic atmosphere for his clients and ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/175/ We love to create unique spaces, and people sometimes wonder how it’s possible to continually come up with fresh ideas and new perspectives. The answer is simple. We are inspired by the story that each client has to tell. Interior design needs to reflect each clients specific target market, competitive ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/telling-a-story-through-design/ Six years ago we re-envisioned our own workspace when we moved here to our digs here at 1111 Melville Street. A move to a new location is a chance to reinvent and refresh, and we wanted to fully embrace that. Now that our space is lived in, we thought we ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/practicing-what-we-preach-designing-our-own-workspace/ Our client says "in 23 years in business the Pub has never sold such items as Martinis, high end wines by the bottle, high end vodkas or liquors, desserts, fresh seafood, high end steaks, etc. - now with this amazing re-brand we are finding new clients that prefer to ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/the-fin-sports-entertainment-bar-creates-a-sophisticated-look-between-a-pub-and-a-club/ SSDG received awards for two distinguished projects that were announced on April 21, 2010 at the Interior Design Institute of British Columbia annual Awards of Excellence. A group of highly respected designers (Richard Pollack, POLLACK Architecture, Lois Wellwood, Kasian Architecture Interior Design + Planning Ltd., and Tracey Sawyer, Igloo Design ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/ssdg-interiors-wins-2-idibc-awards-of-excellence/ When is a desk not just a desk? Furniture is not what it used to be. It’s far smarter. A single item may serve several functions, making your space far more efficient and aesthetically interesting. Items are more mobile and (forgive the term) morphable than ever before. New furniture is ... http://www.ssdg.com/blog/flexible-furniture-tips-for-office-space-design/