CJ Trend Report 2020 – Modern Retro
“Alright, Alright, Alright…” Modern Retro always seems to have a place in trends. Whether in fashion or furniture, we see recurring shapes and silhouettes, colors, and patterns that remind us of an era past. The nostalgic aspect of looking back is irresistible. It may be an era we grew up in or one that our […]
CJ Trend Report – Psychology In Branding
The study of marketing and branding is an extensive field with vast opportunities for personalization and customization for businesses. While it may go unnoticed, there is a powerful psychological component for marketing your business in a way that reflects your company and culture. In essence – marketing is the ‘process of designing a campaign […]
CJ Trend Report 2020- Right Brain Rescue
CJ Trend Report 2020 was, of course, very different this year than last year. CJ Trend Report is an event where we gather the trends across our industry and celebrate them and everything else about interior design that we love. 2019 was our first event and it was so. much. fun. We held the event […]
CJ Trend Report 2019 – Smart Technology in Office Furniture
The world of office furniture has come a long way since the simple desk and chair was all we thought we needed. From the earliest addition of wheels and a swivel seat to create a more ergonomic task chair in the mid-1800’s, the traditional pieces of furniture in the workplace have been continuously adapted and […]
Coffee Road – A Brief History
Pre 1959 For over 30 years, CJ & Associates has called New Berlin, Wisconsin, our home and base of operation. The history of New Berlin, which today seems to be so modern and suburban, actually started even before Wisconsin became a state. The first settlers to the area arrived in the northeastern part of what […]
Neocon 2019 Recap
The CJ team headed to Chicago bright and early Tuesday morning to take in the hustle and bustle of Neocon 2019! We started off the day with an in-depth tour of the Teknion showroom where we got to see the latest and greatest workplace solutions from our aligned vendor partner. Our rep showed us the […]
Color Trends and Why They Matter
As designers, there are many things that factor into our work, from material pricing to texture, durability, style and pattern of the various products. We can apply finish materials to floors, walls and ceilings, as well as the individual furniture pieces that fill the spaces we design. However, probably the first thing that catches our […]
A New Era at CJ & Associates, Inc.
There’s a fresh new feeling of spring in the air and it’s not just what I see out the window and when I look at the calendar. As CJ & Associates, Inc. enters their 35th year of business, a new era is dawning. This may sound rather epic, but it really is a big deal to […]
