ThinkLab

💡 Data-powered insights. Actionable strategies. Your biggest questions—answered. Join ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider at NeoCon for an exclusive choose-your-own-adventure-style session where YOU control the conversation. What’s on the agenda? Whatever you need to know most:  ✅ How end-user decision-making is shifting  ✅ The secret to building brand loyalty in a competitive market  ✅ What Gen Z really wants from brands and workplaces  ✅ How to succeed in a digital-first world 📍 NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2  🗓 Friday, June 6 | 12 p.m. (Lunch) | 1 p.m. (Keynote) 🔗 Seats are filling fast—sign up today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjMu-xEg Special thanks to our sponsors: Thumbprint Furniture, Palladian West, LLC, and INDEAL Inc. 👏 #NeoCon #DesignIndustry #B2BStrategy #ThinkLabResearch

🧐 Did you know that 95% of companies don’t have the resources to create real emotional and social capital in the workplace? How are you addressing this gap in your organization? Episode 2 of Design Nerds Anonymous Season 7 is here, and we’re going deep into how workplaces need to adapt 💼🏢. Join Matthew Marzynski from Microsoft and Phil Kirschner, founder of PK Consulting LLC, former workplace consultant at WeWork and McKinsey & Company, as we discuss the role of emotional equity, AI-powered tools, and hybrid workspaces in shaping the future 🤩. With his extensive background in workplace strategy, Phil shares insights on creating spaces that foster both productivity and emotional connection in the workplace. In this episode: 🤝 The importance of purposeful spaces that encourage collaboration.   🤖 How AI can reshape workflows and reduce friction.   👥 The emotional side of hybrid work and why it matters. Tune in to find out how to future-proof your workplace. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or here: https://lnkd.in/gsNrBHDC Special thanks to our sponsors, Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon, for making this season of Design Nerds Anonymous possible 🌟.

🎙️ Special guest alert! Before we dive into Episode 2 of Design Nerds Anonymous, you’ll hear from someone very close to our host, Amanda: her son, Austin. 💬 His intro? Let’s just say it’s iconic. Fitting—because this episode is all about rethinking the future of work for generations like his. From flexible offices to immersive digital experiences, the way we work is evolving fast. We’re joined by Matthew Marzynski (Microsoft) and Phil Kirschner (PK Consulting LLC) to unpack how big tech is designing what’s next. ✨ If you’re curious how the workplace is being reshaped for our kids’ futures—and want to hear an absolutely adorable cold open—this one's for you. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gsNrBHDC  #DesignNerdsAnonymous #FutureOfWork #Microsoft #WorkplaceDesign #Metaverse #NextGen #Podcast

Meetings aren’t just about showing up—they’re about influence 🤝. Did you know that your workspace setup can drastically affect how much influence you have in a meeting? 👏 Episode 2 of Design Nerds Anonymous Season 7 is now live, and we’re discussing how workplace design is shifting in response to new work dynamics. Join Matthew Marzynski from Microsoft Digital and Phil Kirschner, founder of PK Consulting LLC and former workplace strategist at WeWork and McKinsey, as we explore the fluid, responsive, and emotional aspects of the future workplace 💼. With over 20 years of experience shaping workplace strategies for global organizations, Phil brings unparalleled expertise on how to design environments that boost collaboration and productivity. In this episode:  💻 Discover how digital and physical spaces are becoming more interconnected.   🤖 Learn how AI and workplace design are collaborating to enhance productivity and collaboration.   🤔 Why your meeting space might be the key to unlocking greater influence. Don’t miss out on these forward-thinking insights! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧. A big thank you to our sponsors 🌟, Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon, for supporting this season of Design Nerds Anonymous.

Still buzzing from yesterday’s session at the INDEAL Inc. Champions Conference at THE MART! 🙌 We explored five of the most pressing questions ThinkLab is being hired to solve for manufacturers right now. If you’re reading this and thinking, “Wait… I want answers to those questions!” 👀 Fret not. You can still catch them! 🎤 I’ll be sharing the full talk (plus a few new insights!) at a keynote specifically for manufacturers, reps, and dealers during NeoCon 2025; June 6 12pm-2pm. Lunch will be provided, but you must reserve your seat now! Huge thanks to INDEAL Inc., Palladian West, LLC, and Thumbprint Furniture for making this lunch and keynote possible. ➡️ Register now to save your seat. Spots are filling up fast! https://lnkd.in/gUgJ7KSh #ThinkLab #NeoCon2025 #FutureOfTheBuiltEnvironment #DesignResearch Photo credit to Joey Grandinetti Dave Bloch, Dave Gatherum, Kurt James, Rob Kirkbride, Mark Naylor, Byron Morton, Grace Morales, Helene Car, Jennifer Grubba, Jeremy Norris, Larry Leete, Manny Bhuller, CPA, CA, Mark Rhoades, Natasha Garner, Sondra Caddell, Thomas Patrick DiGiorgi, Trevor Bloch

💡95% of A&E professionals say their clients’ decision-making process has changed—but is your website keeping up?  Episode 1 of Design Nerds Anonymous is now live, and the data we’re sharing is a game-changer 🤩. 🤝 86% of end users say their decision-making process has evolved. The best websites aren’t just informative—they inspire action and convert visitors into clients 💻. Tyler Suomala, Creator of Growthitect, and Erica Waayenberg, Head of Research & Content at ThinkLab, break down how you can do just that. Ready to rethink your website? 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts and make sure your site is working for you, not against you. Shoutout to our amazing sponsors, Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon, for powering this season of Design Nerds Anonymous 👏.

💻 58% of architects and designers start their product selection process on a brand’s website—does your website deliver? Episode 1 of Design Nerds Anonymous is live 🎧, and we’re diving into the top website mistakes that architects and product manufacturers are making right now. Here’s a taste of the insights you’ll get:  💡 12 to 1—just five years ago, a manufacturer’s website was 12th on the list for inspiration; now it’s #1. 💡 The biggest mistake companies make? Forgetting who their website is really serving. Tyler Suomala, Creator of Growthitect and architect marketing expert, and Erica Waayenberg, Head of Research & Content at ThinkLab, share actionable data and strategies on how to turn your website into a client-attracting machine 🤝. 🎧 Want to stop losing clients because of your website? Tune in now to find out what you’re missing: https://lnkd.in/g6v9jBTu Special thanks to our sponsors 🌟: Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon, for making this season of Design Nerds Anonymous possible.

Set your alarm for tomorrow! ⏰ Season 7 of Design Nerds Anonymous is dropping, packed with the most data-per-minute yet! 🎉 Did you know that 95% of A&D professionals say their clients' decision-making process has changed in today’s digital-first world? If your business hasn’t adapted to this shift, you're already falling behind. This season, with host Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓, we're diving into the phygital future—where the physical and digital worlds collide to reshape workplaces, events, and strategies. From hybrid workspaces to AI-driven solutions, we'll explore the innovations and strategies you need to stay ahead in this evolving landscape. 🎧 Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and be the first to discover how to transform your tactics for the next era - https://lnkd.in/dwQQ2tBX 🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon.

🤔 What’s the #1 challenge holding your business back right now? Whether it’s engaging Gen Z, shifting end-user decision-making, or brand loyalty in a digital-first world, ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider will tackle it live at NeoCon with an interactive keynote offering exclusive data-backed insights. 💡 No generic trends. No vague predictions. Just real answers to your biggest challenges. 📅 Friday, June 6 | 12 p.m. (Lunch) | 1 p.m. (Keynote)  📍 NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2 🔗 Reserve your spot now → https://lnkd.in/gjMu-xEg Special thanks to our sponsors: Thumbprint Furniture, Palladian West, LLC, and INDEAL Inc. 🤩 #NeoCon #B2BStrategy #FutureOfDesign #IndustryInsights

📊 The industry is changing—are you keeping up? Join ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider at NeoCon for an interactive keynote designed to answer your most pressing industry questions, backed by exclusive data-driven insights. 🗓 Friday, June 6 📍 NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2 🍽 Lunch at 12 p.m. | Keynote at 1 p.m. Get the insights you need to win in a rapidly evolving market. Seats are limited—reserve yours now!  🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjMu-xEg   Special thanks to our sponsors: Thumbprint Furniture, Palladian West, LLC, and INDEAL Inc. 🤩 #NeoCon #IndustryTrends #DesignLeadership #ThinkLabResearch