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Boundaryless:New Escapism

By Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

Travel is always top of mind for us but especially as we gear up for a season of overseas tradeshows. Where and how people are traveling and finding inspiration – all of this informs commercial environments. Here’s a look at the latest travel trends impacting the commercial landscape.

As a nation of singles, solo trips can be tailored to individual preferences.

New Skift research notes that travelers will be looking for more unexplored destinations.

Quiet Luxury has been on our radar in home and fashion and now that is translating to hospitality environments with a mix of quality materials and edited details that form the new luxe look.

The 2025 Commercial Macro and Design Reports are almost here!

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Boundaryless: Education Evolution

By Lori Salem, Sphere Trending Market Research & Trend Analyst

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

Next up for our ‘Boundaryless’ theme this month, we’re looking at the new landscape of learning. Here are the top three things happening in education from our recent commercial research.

Play is serious business in education, at the Owairoa Primary School, it is integrated into the school day.

With these modular STEM classrooms, students can connect to nature and technology seamlessly.

In higher education, spaces like The Marshall near the University of Minnesota offer students a wide variety of engaging environments.

The 2025 Commercial Macro and Design Reports are almost here!

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In the meantime, stay tuned for another more key takeaways in commercial spaces. Click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Boundaryless- Recreation Redux

By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

First up, in our new commercial landscape series – we’re looking at the shifts in recreation spaces and the future directions for activity spaces like gyms and boutique fitness platforms.

A California mindset inspired by outfitters like Vuori is bringing a new vibe to fitness related spaces focused on California coastal lifestyle activities.

A general move towards longevity is taking shape in the form of softer spaces like this Tai Chi Studio and Tea Bar.

We’re also seeing a shift towards anti-tech workouts and exercises. Props like the Shakti Acupressure Pillow serve as an antidote to modern living.

2025 Commercial Forecast available soon!

Our unique commercial forecast with even more information from a macro and design perspective will out by the end of August! If you are interested, please email info@spheretrending.com for more information!

In the meantime, stay tuned for another more key takeaways in commercial spaces. Click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Boundaryless: Exploring The New Commercial Landscape

Along with our residential research, we have been tracking trends in commercial environments for over a decade. This month, our theme ‘Boundaryless’ addresses the shifts happening in commercial spaces and will focus throughout the month on a different sector of the market.

2025 Commercial Forecast available soon!

We discovered a gap in commercial reporting and in response have created an all-encompassing forecast unlike any in the market. From big picture societal shifts to design details, indoor, outdoor, across all markets for a multi-hyphenate future. Over the past ten years we have been refining this report and this year we are taking it even further to include the Top 10 Cultural Connections influencing commercial spaces. The report will be available at the end of August.

If you are interested, please email info@spheretrending.com for more information!

In the meantime, stay tuned for another more key takeaways in commercial spaces. Click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Summer School-Maxine’s Picks

My summer favorites are volunteering at 5 Loaves @ Fish where we make fresh and almost gourmet homecooked meals for people in need. This summer I am working three days per week at a local winery Dune Bird.  It’s a boutique winery with a focus on the customer and the experience which is everything Sphere does every day.  My favorite current routine is sitting every evening in our Adirondacks to watch the sunset over the Manitou Islands in Lake Michigan. It’s my favorite part of my day. “

-Maxine Lauer, Sphere Trending CEO (Chief Explorer of Opportunities)

That’s a wrap for Summer School! Stay tuned for another exciting theme next month – click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.