​Running a restaurant is both rewarding and risky. With the strong competition in the industry, it seems next to impossible building a strong brand. However, through enticing visual design, you can certainly surpass the competition and become successful.Since human beings are emotional creatures, your customer’s emotional response to external stimuli will have a major impact on their daily decisions. This includes choices involving which mall they will go to, which boutique they will shop at, and which places they will probably dine in.

​Having the right interior design plan will play an important role in the success of your office functionality. It can also enhance employee productivity, loyalty and creativity.
 
The general perception is that a revamped office is a sure sign of business growth and can help drive success in the future.You can achieve the perfect look for the workplace by following some useful office interior design tips, which include the following:
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Identify the main use or functions of the office
 
Each office is different and, as such, you need to think about how yours will primarily be used. Consider your employees and the people who frequent the premises to come up with the perfect workplace layout. Make sure your new design fosters accessibility, ease of use and movement, and comfort for your employees.

By: Shane Curran, CEO - Interact Group
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The restaurant industry is highly competitive. Choices are many for customers, and margins are small for business owners. Using a positive advantage is an excellent way of running a successful restaurant. It is crucial for you to offer great service, excellent food and beverages, and a unique ambiance.
 
If your dining establishment does not have attractive and functional decor, it won’t matter if you are serving good food. Oftentimes, customers won’t come back or even recommend your restaurant to their family and friends. And that is something you do not want.
 
A top interior design company share the top five reasons for restaurant owners to think about having an interior design makeover.

By: Theresa R. Fianko, Marketing - Interact Group

​Apart from the skills of taking up a front role in guiding employees at the workplace, one of the defining roles of a leader is in ensuring a culture of engagement between team members in the organization. An engaged employee is one who works with the overall success of the organization in mind. They are fully attached to the organization physically, mentally and emotionally and are enthusiastic about working towards the best interest of the company. Creating the right environment to promote an engaging culture therefore is a step in the right direction for the overall well-being of both the leader and the workforce. Here are few tips on how to encourage employee engagement in every organization.

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By: Najeem Rahman, Business Development - Interact Group

The role of Business Development is key in every organization. It is the intention of every organization to increase sales and form strategic partnerships, whilst maintain a good relationship with its clients always. This is where the business development becomes critical.
The story is no different in the Interior Design and Fit-Out Industry, which is highly competitive. Therefore, there is always a need to sharpen the skills needed to succeed in the industry; which includes planning, marketing, negotiations, excellent communication, project management, strategy development and implementation.

By: Lynne Wilson, Business Development - Interact Group

Five technological advancements that have shaped the contemporary Space Design & Fit-Out Industry
Innovation in technology has changed how interior and exterior spaces are designed and fitted-out in modern times. Design has over the years evolved from the era when paper and pencils were the main tools used for design to a time where everything is digital. Technological breakthroughs and advancements have played a major role in the use of these modern Design techniques. The use of technology in contemporary design in no way limits creativity, but rather enhances strategy by saving time and energy. Here are five prominent technological advancements that have shaped design in modern times:
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By: Shane Curran, CEO - Interact Group

​The basic outcome of Interior Design is to create spaces that are functional. In so doing it considers the size, shape and purpose for which the design is ultimately expected to achieve. Designing a small space is not be an easy task, therefore, it takes much thought, to work within the restrictions on size and scale. It takes creativity to make space stand out, whilst ensuring the correct arrangement and usefulness of materials incorporated into the space.
Small spaces can range from bathrooms, dining spaces to living rooms and bedrooms depending on the function the space is intended to be used for. In designing small spaces, the following should be taken into consideration to maximize and ensure functionality.

​By: Theresa Fianko, Marketing - Interact Group

​Design and its accessories go in and out of fashion depending on the seasons. Renowned Italian designer Massimo Vignelli once said “Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.”
At Interact Group, we couldn’t agree more to this and have compiled our top five fall design predictions for both interiors and exteriors. In anticipation of winter, lots of trends have changed and toned from the hot and fiery summer trends.

By: Shane Curran, CEO - Interact Group

​Environmental sustainability and preservation is a topic that naturally interests everyone, as the state of our environment is linked to the well being of each individual both now and in the future. Ensuring environmental sustainability is the 7th of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals(MDGs).