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A Differentiated Approach to Design

Shaw Contract Design Studios explore the intersection of global, micro and macro design trends and their applications in the built environment. Our designers share a belief in the creative process and a deeply — rooted passion to explore new design methods, delivering solutions to the market that have impacts on where we work, learn, heal and live.

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"I crave the simplicity of things. I'm inspired by the craft."

Ressie Ducan, VP of Global Design

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Specialised studios allow us to concentrate on unique solutions for each market.

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Workplace

The ability to come together and to retreat for focus requires a new approach 

to how we create a positive working environment.

Modern library with terrazzo flooring and wooden architectural elements

Community

Flooring provides the foundation for communal spaces, including government 

buildings, schools and multifamily housing.

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Lifestyle

Our innovative designs transform the spaces we inhabit as we 

rest, travel and recreate.

Modern office space with geometric patterned carpet in shades of green, gray, and yellow, featuring Shaw Contract branding on a vibrant wall

Global

Shaw Contract products are installed in more than 80 countries. Our Global 

Studio designs products with an international perspective.

Modern office space with brown carpet tiles and beige seating area

Workplace

The ability to come together and to retreat for focus requires a new approach to how we create a positive working environment.

Modern library with terrazzo flooring and wooden architectural elements

Community

Flooring provides the foundation for communal spaces, including government buildings, schools and multifamily housing.

Modern library setting with blue and green commercial carpet tile, featuring round tables and black chairs

Lifestyle

Our innovative designs transform the spaces we inhabit as we rest, travel and recreate.

Modern office space with geometric patterned carpet in shades of green, gray, and yellow, featuring Shaw Contract branding on a vibrant wall

Global

Shaw Contract products are installed in more than 80 countries. Our Global Studio designs products with an international perspective.

What Inspires Us?

The process. We believe that the process guides us to action. Our vision is to understand 

the world by experiencing environments and these have shaped our studio into being more 

thoughtful and authentic. 


We are driven by gaining knowledge, being optimistic about the 

power of design and how it affects the human experience. Every project begins here and 

delivers a solution to the market that can make a smarter impact on the spaces we inhabit.

What Inspires Us?

The process. We believe that the process guides us to action. Our vision is to understand the world by experiencing environments and these have shaped our studio into being more thoughtful and authentic. 


We are driven by gaining knowledge, being optimistic about the power of design and how it affects the human experience. 


Every project begins here and delivers a solution to the market that can make a smarter impact on the spaces we inhabit.