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Meet Mira Witte Hekman, Our New Architectural Designer

by Rayanne Rzepka | Sep 30, 2024 | Design News

Mira joined the r.o.i. Design team in September of 2024 and has quickly become an essential part of our team!

Mira brings extensive experience to our organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan and has a diverse background, including experience in architectural firms, design administration, and customer service. Additionally, she has held various community engagement and leadership roles. One of her favorite positions was during college, where she served as the vice president for a dance group that created a welcoming space for anyone with a love of dance to participate, regardless of their previous experience or skill level.

Mira supports both our design and resale teams with meticulous documentation. She excels in technical drafting and rendering to create detailed plans and elevations. Mira also assists with ordering samples, creating color boards, and conducting site measurements. Additionally, she plays a vital role in specification writing, vendor and customer communication, and attending client meetings to ensure project goals are met.

Furthermore, Mira is a key member of our marketing and sales team, managing our social media accounts and helping to enhance our online presence. She is passionate about innovation and efficiency, constantly researching new technologies and tools to improve our design processes and overall productivity. Mira is also dedicated to fostering strong communication and collaboration within the team, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.

In her free time, Mira enjoys activities such as dancing, skiing, and hiking. She also enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with friends and family!

Welcome, Mira!

The Value of Design for Offices

by Rayanne Rzepka | Aug 30, 2024 | Interior Design

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For every business, there is a huge opportunity through design and branding: it helps your HR Department by attracting new hires, and it supports your sales force by building trust with your customers.

We at r.o.i. Design believe interior design creates efficiency and can improve operations, through space planning, finishes, art, and branding.

r.o.i. Design has been on the front lines:

We were there when corporations went from “everyone in a private office with a door” to almost everyone in an open office. While the open office has advantages, it has taken a while for office furniture manufacturers to understand this is a gradual shift, not a drop off the cliff. We creatively have worked with management to make the open office productive.
When the pandemic invented the remoter worker, r.o.i. Design had to work with companies as they brought their workforce back into the office. Companies want their employees to enjoy their life in the workplace; most times, this boils down to an aesthetic issue. Our most effective “bring people back to work” plan includes employee input to express their needs and wants; this may be a gym, a coffee bar, daycare, or a sit-to-stand desk.

You may have the perfect workplace:

You have branded your space creatively using art and information to let your new hires and customers know your company’s values.
You have made a cool office and get more applicants than the other guys with decades-old finishes.
You have considered the impact of design on sales. Customers want to meet at your updated office because it supports their choice to hire you.

But if you don’t have the perfect workplace and would like to make a plan to improve how it works, give us a call or contact us through our website.

Some examples of branded interiors by r.o.i. Design:

© Photos Courtesy of First Companies, Inc., Kynda & People Driven Technology

What are the Design Trends Today?

by Rayanne Rzepka | Aug 30, 2024 | Design News, Interior Design

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r.o.i. Design is looking ahead to see what the trends and tools are for the future. That means attending design product exhibits (NeoCon, BDNY, and more), reading design articles, and paying attention to our industry. That doesn’t just mean interior design, but all the affiliate arts that create images and ideas that influence our audience.

Technology is becoming increasingly important for designers to incorporate into their practices. Not just AI, and tools that draft and illustrate, but operational tools that create efficiency. r.o.i. Design is competitive with its tools but understands we can never stop improving.

The desire for warmth and personality is a current trend – a response to so much technology in our daily lives. r.o.i. Design has learned that sketches are sometimes preferred over slick presentations and make our clients feel like they are part of the design process. Fortunately, design schools never gave up teaching the basics of drawing and communicating with less technology.

One trend of our industry is that of growth and opportunity. Designers are finding ways to create more value to their clients by expanding scope and demographic. While this may have been impossible in the past, available data and resources through technology makes it possible.

Style trends going forward will continue with what we have seen; minimalism, graphic influences, geometric design with rounded edges. For r.o.i. Design, this has been the most obvious in the return of wallpaper; patterns of rounded shapes in a variety of colors are very popular.

While we are aware of trends and pay attention to new thinking, r.o.i. Design believes no design should be based completely on trends, but on the vision and desire of our client.

Interior Design Market Size was valued at USD 130.5 Billion in 2022 in this article by Market Research Furture. The Interior Design industry is projected to grow from USD 137.67 Billion in 2023 to USD 211.29 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50% during the forecast period (2023 – 2032).

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“Hand-drawn elements are adding a touch of warmth and personality to designs,” Design Equation reports on their thoughts of the current market. Doodles and illustrations are being used to create a more human connection with audiences, a refreshing departure from overly polished graphics.

The future of design is an evolving field shaped by technological advancements, societal shifts, and environmental considerations. As we move further into the 21st century, design is becoming increasingly intertwined with digital innovation, leading to transformative possibilities and innovative solutions.

Your Home away from Home: Managing the Upgrades to your Vacation Home

by Rayanne Rzepka | Jul 24, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Procurement and Purchasing

You waited a long time to go back to relaxation at the beach, back to time away from the busyness of the city, back to the simplicity of the cottage. But when you get there, do you realize you forgot to follow through on the furnishing upgrades assignment you gave yourself last year?

The dining room table is beat up and one of the dining room chairs lost a foot.
The decade-old hide-a-bed is not very comfortable, and one cushion is stained outside of recognition.
The rest of the living room reflects all the wonderful use had over the years and needs help.
The master bedroom dresser is way too small and the bottom drawer sticks.
All the bed toppings and skirts look a mess.
The deck furniture was cheap to begin with and there are only two useable chairs left.
On and on and on…

It is not long before the pull of vacation living takes your focus away from the furnishings list, which has now grown even longer this vacation.

r.o.i. Design has been working with property owners for more than 25 years, supplying owners with interior design, furnishings, bedding, artwork, and wall décor. Our website does not feature vacation home “re-do’s” because we honor homeowner privacy, but we have posted some photos below to give you an idea of what we can do.

While we are not contractors or “handy people,” we might be able to steer you in the right direction for those needs as well.

Give us a call, let us know how we can help. (616) 459-3539.

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For more of our multifamily projects click here.

Rivertown Family Chiropractic makes “The Move”

by Rayanne Rzepka | Jul 24, 2024 | Design News, Interior Design, Medical Design, Workplace Design

From a cellular phone storefront to a magnificent two-story open space, Rivertown Family Chiropractic has moved to a new location and business is booming.

Dr. Mark Wolfman and wife Janelle were attentive to every detail of their new space, making sure their patients could sense that their space was a place where “Miracles Happen”.

Their practice is energetic, lively, and inclusive. r.o.i. Design visited when practitioners were working with babies, their parents, and seniors. And when they exited, they were happy and eager for the next treatment, being addressed by name by the staff.

r.o.i. Design met Rivertown Family Chiropractic through First Companies, and First Companies fulfilled the promises of their design in the construction and build-out. Kudo’s to FCI’s Ryan and Jason who made sure it happened.

Elements we especially appreciate:

Vaulted 20-foot ceilings that allowed for a lower canopy over the waiting area

Acoustic ceiling baffles shaped like the curvature of the spine over the “hot seats” (chairs where patients warm up, watch videos, listen to helpful instruction) to help the patients feel comfortable in the tall space.