The Haystack Blog
How Interior Design Showrooms are Revolutionizing Product Sampling with Digital and Sustainable Solutions
Product sampling is a critical aspect of the interior design process. Samples allow designers and clients to experience the texture, color, and quality of materials before making final decisions. However, the traditional method of managing samples comes with challenges, including high production costs, storage issues, and environmental concerns.
What does "Pantone Of The Year" Say about Society? Here's Why It Matters
Every year, Pantone, the respected color matching system, unveils its 'Color of the Year.' This annual selection sets design trends and mirrors global moods and societal changes. Showroom owners, distributors, manufacturers, architects, and even general contractors can leverage the Pantone Color of the Year to make more informed decisions about their work.
Why Has The A&D Industry Been Slow to Adapt New Technology?
The architecture and design (A&D) industry has traditionally needed to be faster in adopting digital technologies due to the complex coordination required among various stakeholders, such as manufacturers, distributors, general contractors, designers, showrooms, and architects. The industry's tactile nature has further complicated this shift. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital adoption, with online meetings and digital tools becoming the norm.
The Dangers of Outdated Technology: A Lesson from Blockbuster
The rise and fall of Blockbuster, once a dominant force in the entertainment industry, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers of sticking to outdated technology. At the same time, innovative alternatives emerge and take over the market.
NeoCon 2024 Overview: The Intersection of Design, Technology, and User Experience
NeoCon 2024 brilliantly highlighted future design trajectories. Our team at Haystack pinpointed five significant trends: the incorporation of storytelling in design, community-centered design approaches, experiential design elements, the impact of hybrid work models on office layouts, and the emerging role of generative AI in design.
5 Reasons Why Suppliers of Commercial Interiors and Building Materials Should Invest in Haystack's AI-Powered Search
In today’s competitive tech climate, having tools specially designed to address your business's unique challenges is not just beneficial, it's imperative. Haystack's AI-powered image search tool was specifically created for distributors and brands in the building materials sector, which gives it a significant edge over other technologies.
We Need to Talk: It’s Time to Break Up with Your Search Engine
Traditional search bars are outdated and their limitations are increasingly obvious. They rely solely on the user's ability to accurately describe what they're looking for. In many cases, this is far from ideal.
Revolutionizing the Interior Design Industry: Introducing Haystack’s Groundbreaking Sales Technologies
Envision a transformative tool that will revolutionize your process of finding, selecting, and specifying products for your upcoming design project. This is not a mere fantasy, but a confident stride we are thrilled to introduce to the design industry.
The Timeless Importance of Trade Shows in the Commercial Interior Design Industry
In today's digital age, one might wonder, "Is there still a need for trade shows like NeoCon?" It's a legitimate question to ask. With the rapid rise and dominance of virtual avenues in almost every aspect of business, it would seem as if we could just transition all of our activities to the online world, eliminating the need for in-person meetings or events.
