Just imagine, for a moment, if you were to take a survey. One question that you are asking participants is their favorite activity during the day. Chances are, you would hear replies such as “being with my family and friends”…
Even if guests are only staying in your hotel for a short time, you want them to feel comfortable and right at home in your space. One of the easiest ways to accomplish that for a lower cost? Hotel art…
It's only natural that, if you run a business, you'd be concerned with the productivity of your employees. Their output directly affects your bottom line, after all. But in some cases, business owners don't realize that small changes to the…
About the Festival of the Trees Every year, Florida International University’s Interior Architecture Department and its advisory board coordinate a fundraising event known as The Festival of the Trees. And this year, President of SmartArt, Atalya Alkala, has been selected to participate as a…
Art is so human. To create art and appreciate art are things only humans can do. As such, art is an intrinsically necessary part of everyday life. We design our homes to benefit our artistic side, placing art in barren…
When you run a hotel, it's essential to focus on guest experience. Otherwise, your establishment may find it a challenge to secure customer loyalty. There are many facets that play a part in guest satisfaction, including the actual design of…
Running a successful business requires you to consider the needs of your employees. In order to solidify your organization as a great place to work, you'll need to invest in the well-being of your staff. One way to do this…
The benefits of art in the workplace are numerous. Workplace stress relief and promoting a relaxing atmosphere are just a couple of the benefits workplace decorations and art foster. Research from Exeter University's School of Psychology found that employees who…
In our digitally connected world, it's easy to forget that being in the great outdoors can cure what ails you. The stress of staring at a screen all day for work or scrolling through a social media feed can take…
Art tends to be undervalued as a whole in society -- which is surprising when you consider how essential it is to our overall well-being. Countless studies have proven the healing power of art in hospitals and its ability to…