In this Shine the Light Chat, we speak to HomeAgain's Director of Shelter Programming Antonio Edgerton about how the housing crisis has unfolded in Richmond, VA and how he is working to help those experiencing homelessness find a home, again.⁠

We're so excited to share the first in our series of conversations with housing experts who are dedicated to finding solutions to the ongoing housing crisis and advocating for more equitable housing practices.⁠ For our first Shine the Light chat, we spoke with HomeAgain's Executive Director Mandy Herbert about how the significance of housing and how HomeAgain advocates for people experiencing homelessness. ⁠

The inaugural article in SMBW's new Design Forward Campaign, "Healthy Materials" is a deep dive into thoughtful, informed, and sustainable material selection. ⁠

SMBW visited Davis Furniture in High Point, NC to see the manufacturing process first-hand and get the inside story on their design collaborations.

SMBW is excited to share that Michelle Mikita will be stepping into the role of leading our talented interiors team. We sat down with her to discuss her leadership evolution.

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we take a look behind the scenes of the site selection process for workplaces

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we look at how to accommodate the workplace knowns and unknowns with strategic design tactics that stretch your real estate’s value

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we look at how workplace planning methodology can create inclusive stakeholder experiences and streamlined project execution

SMBW welcomes interior + graphic designer Andy Lehman back to the design team. We sat down with him to discuss his perspective on everything from his love of design to where to find him on weekends.

SMBW welcomes architects Emma Vermillion, Nate Diemer, and Quinn Ritter to the design team. Let's get to know them!

SMBW welcomes interior designers Meredith Owen and Stephanie Wilburn to the design team. Let's get to know them!

SMBW staff visited the Steelcase Headquarters in Grand Rapids Michigan where they toured a variety of spaces and had many valuable, impactful conversations.

SMBW staff visited the OFS facilities in Huntingburg, IN where they toured a variety of spaces and had many valuable, impactful conversations.

SMBW staff visited USAI Lighting's Collaboratory in SOHO where they explored personalized lighting.

As part of our 2022 Shine the Light program, SMBW is engaging in research on designing inclusive spaces.

SMBW sat down with Chris Burton from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss his role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.

SMBW sat down with Jessica Hawthorne from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss her role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.

SMBW sat down with Charm Bullard from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss her role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.

Following SMBW’s Shine The Light campaign, an initiative spurred to raise awareness of local black creatives, we investigate the state of the design industry from a diversity perspective.

By amplifying this generation of leaders, we can raise awareness of professional paths in the arts and design for future generations.