Design Ovations: Paul Lewandowski - Jan 2016

By Paul Lewandowski

What an exciting time to be a designer! Innovation is flowing in the flooring industry, and products that both perform well and that are well designed are on the rise. And as professional designers, the onus remains on us to carefully and thoughtfully understand the implications of our product specifications and clearly understand our client’s maintenance budget. To create an environment where new, easy to maintain and sustainable products can be introduced, I first start the material selection process with a conversation. What products have you used successfully? Unsuccessfully? What do you expect from your floor? Best practices include a conversation between the manufacturer, owner and maintenance professionals to ensure everyone shares the same expectations.