Rethinking Sustainability: When Design Meets Performance
What comes to mind when you hear the word sustainability?
Today, sustainability can mean many different things depending on who you ask. For some, it’s about environmental responsibility and material transparency. For others, it’s durability, longevity, economic impact, or creating meaningful human connections through thoughtful design.
Recently, Mantra Inspired Furniture hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the many dimensions of sustainable design and how those ideas shape the spaces we create today.
This engaging conversation brought together industry leaders with unique perspectives on sustainable practices in design, manufacturing, education, and business.
Featured Panelists
Amanda Epplin — Kimiko Designs
Claire Getty — CFO, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods
coleman a. jordan — Assistant Professor of Architecture, Morgan State University
Shawn Mulligan — Founder, Design Clarity
Hosted by Susan Pilato, the discussion highlighted the importance of approaching sustainability through multiple lenses — balancing performance, aesthetics, responsibility, and long-term value.
You can view the full discussion here: Rethinking Sustainability – When Design Meets Performance
One of the most impactful parts of conversations like these is hearing the different perspectives and takeaways that resonate with each viewer.
What does sustainability mean to you?
What was your biggest takeaway from the discussion?
We’d love to hear your thoughts.
