THE FUTURE OF DESIGN

According to Gerondelis, the advent of Airbnb and homestays is influencing certain markets. This, along with the social aspects of today’s rising consumer age group, is pushing design to be more flexible. Technology is helping - for instance, with LED lighting, guest rooms can change the mood in an instant. The Moxy and others have proved that hotels do not need to provide alarm clocks or telephones in rooms anymore, allowing for a faster upgrade as new

technologies emerge.