Impactful Information Meets Meaningful Application

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THEN AND NOW;

ThinkLab's Industry Impact Update

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In March 2020, ThinkLab began an industry-wide survey to measure the impacts of COVID-19 from various perspectives in the world of design. In our April Moving Forward session, we dove into the early findings. Now, with 19 weeks with more than 2,000 data points, we invite you to join us as we review insights surrounding the industry's progress toward recovery.

There’s still time to contribute! Take the survey here.

Designed for:

• Audience: Manufacturers, independent reps, distributors, and end users
• Experience Level: Beginner through experienced professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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The Future of Materiality

Exploring new technologies, ideas and inspiration for the design ecosystem

It’s no secret: The world is changing. Join ThinkLab and a panel of experts as we explore materiality in the next normal. We’ll tackle questions like:

1. What will the new built environment demand?
2. What new materials and technologies are out there?
3. How do we design for changing needs?

Designed for:

• Audience: A&D, manufacturers, independent reps, distributors, and end users
• Experience Level: Beginner through experienced professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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A&D Influence

Perspective on the massive specifying power of architects and designers and how to leverage it to help your business thrive

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

The power of design matters now, more than ever. As we adjust to the next normal, the work of the A&D community to keep the public safe, and to promote a sense of wellness and comfort within spaces will be critical. Interior designers directly and indirectly drive the market growth of furniture, paints, flooring, and other product categories.This digital seminar is designed to give the manufacturers, reps, and distributors who call on the A&D community intimate perspective on what is important to this community, and how best to gain their loyalty and grow your business.

This webinar will cover:

1. The specifying power and challenges of A&D
2. Where A&D place value when considering product options
3. What tools are being used, and what manufacturers can do to support specification
4. Key markets for calling on A&D

Designed for:

• Audience: Manufacturers, Dealers, Reps
• Experience Level: Beginner - Experienced
• Time: 1 Hour

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Looking Forward

Insights to help you focus, pivot, and accelerate.

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

In order to understand where we are going, we need to understand where we are. As businesses slowly begin to reopen and the interiors industry starts to prepare for our next normal, join us as we present proprietary ThinkLab research that explores the long-term impacts of COVID on the interiors industry. This webinar will leave you inspired as you prepare for an evolving future.

This webinar will cover:

1. The importance of the role of design
2. Reimagining client interactions in the new digital world
3. Inspirational stories of innovators breaking the mold
4. Preparing for next steps

“Most people aren’t trained to want to face the process of re-understanding a subject they already know. One must obtain not just literacy, but deep involvement and re-understanding.” - Charles Eames

Designed for:

• Audience: A&D, manufacturers, dealers, reps, all those connected to design
• Experience: Beginner through experienced professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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CEU 101:

The how-to guide for creating a CEU; a must-have tool for today’s A&D reps

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

Busy workloads and limited appointment availability has made getting an audience with architects and designers harder than ever. Layer on the complexity of remote work in our current ecosystem, and the need to connect in unique ways is more relevant today than ever before. CEUs provide a differentiated approach to share your product while providing a unique connection to the client. This course will walk you through the process of creating one.

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• Audience: Manufacturers, independent reps, dealers
• Experience: Beginner, intermediate
• Time: 1 Hour

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Moving Forward:

Preparing Your Business for the Un-Pause

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

The design industry, like many others, will experience long-term change because of COVID-19. Join ThinkLab as we proactively begin to imagine the design industry post-pause. This FREE digital seminar will share highlights of real-time data indicating how the industry has been affected already, cover aggregated economic information (translated for our right-brained crowd), and define possible timing for the “un-pause.” This webinar also will preview a new workshop for our product partners that covers our biggest opportunities for disruption and forecasts how our industry may look coming out of this.

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• Audience: All
• Experience Level: Intermediate through experienced professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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Managing the Remote Transition:

Tips from the WFH Experts on Remaining Productive and Staying in Touch

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

We’re facing uncharted waters as we navigate the new reality of working from home. Here at ThinkLab, our team has been working this way since our incorporation in 2015. We’ve designed this FREE digital seminar as a resource to share best practices from the ThinkLab team, including tips on working through the transition to remote working, our own research, and insights from recent industry conversations.

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• Audience: All
• Experience Level: All
• Time: 1 Hour

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Top Trends - Higher Education:

Student Consumers and the Shifts in Learning Environments

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

With a new era of Gen Z students, the way in which the higher education institutions are shifting to meet the needs of the unique values of this generation goes far beyond courses offered and classroom designs. Get a look at the top trends shifting the spaces across campuses.

Designed for:

• Audience: A&D, manufacturers, independent reps, dealers, end users
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Time: 1 Hour

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A&D 201:

Strategies for Connecting with Architects and Designers

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

The influencer sale is far different from traditional sales. With experience calling on A&D and establishing national A&D strategies, this webinar combines ThinkLab research and real-world experience to empower you with tips and tools to broaden your impact on A&D.

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• Audience: Manufacturer, independent rep, dealer
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Time: 1 Hour

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Industry 101:

Breaking Down the Tangled Web of Contract Design

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

If you are new to the industry and want a fast-forward button of industry knowledge at your fingertips (or if you're an oldie who wants a fresh look at the state of the game), this webinar is for you.

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• Audience: Manufacturer, Independent Rep, Dealer, CRE
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Time: 1 Hour

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Workplace Design Trends:

The Product Types and Design Principles Shaping Todays Work Environment

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Work, play, live; explore the workplace of today and the product types, employee use patterns, and the design principles shaping these environments.

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• Audience: Manufacturer, Independent Rep, Dealer, CRE
• Experience Level: Beginner – Experienced Professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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Healthcare 101:

Navigating a Complex Changing Market

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For a comprehensive overview of the healthcare market, including industry economics, growing segments, trend influencers, and future implications, you won’t want to miss this webinar.

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• Audience: Manufacturer, Independent Rep, Dealer, Any Healthcare Specialists
• Experience Level: Beginner – Experienced Professional
• Time: 1 Hour

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Tips of the Trade:

Navigating the World of A+D

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

New to the world of calling on Architects & Designers? Here's a quick tip: The influencer sales process is quite different from other sales processes. Tune in to learn more.

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• Audience: Those focused on selling into the A&D community
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Time: 1 Hour

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NeoCon 2019:

Evidence and Implications of Top Trends

RECORDED DIGITAL SEMINAR

NeoCon is full of inspiration, but taking it all in, or even making it past a single floor is a challenge! In this webinar, our team of design natives break down this year’s important trends, evidence of them at the show, and how to employ them effectively.

Designed for:

• Audience: Manufacturer, Independent Rep, Dealer, CRE
• Experience Level: Beginner – Experienced Professional
• Time: 1 Hour