Design is entering a decisive new era, shaped by economic shifts, technological acceleration, and rising expectations for how spaces perform. Drawing on research from the American Society of Interior Designers 2026 Trends Outlook and Economic Outlook, this featured presentation examines how these forces are transforming not only what designers create, but how projects are managed and delivered.
As complexity grows across budgets, timelines, teams, and supply chains, project management has become essential to translating design vision into successful outcomes. Together, the panel will explore how collaboration, coordination, and evolving delivery models are reshaping the design process, and how stronger integration across stakeholders can support resilience, adaptability, and accountability in today’s built environment.