by Jacki Arena | Jan 21, 2021 | Design Advice
When I started JAI 20 years ago, I wanted to create something different from what I saw in other design firms. I made a conscious effort to build my business around a relationship-first principle. From the start, I wanted the designers, vendors, and clients that...
by Jacki Arena | Oct 23, 2020 | Design Advice, Hotels
To “renovate” means to make new. New life. New ideas. New experiences. There are three typical cycles in a hotel’s life: refresh, soft renovation, and complete renovation. Whichever type of reno you need, it’s essential to keep your hotel...
by Jacki Arena | May 22, 2020 | Design, Design Advice, Hotels
As a designer, I’m accustomed to shifting with design trends. Usually, the JAI team can forecast and execute the next popular styles, colors, or concepts with ease. That’s a significant part of what we do. But, in March 2020, the world changed in an instant. No one...
by Jacki Arena | Mar 10, 2020 | Design Advice, Heart Projects
It can look like giving money, time, or expertise, but at its core generosity comes from a spirit that says, “I care enough to put someone else’s success first and to empower those around me, all without expecting anything back.” We have added so much advanced...
by Jacki Arena | Feb 17, 2020 | Design Advice
If you work in a creative industry, you know inspiration is a vital source for developing our work. Creative people can’t be “on” all the time. We need to do things that keep us inspired to think and create in new ways. Finding creative inspiration can help trigger a...
by Jacki Arena | May 23, 2019 | Design, Design Advice, Hotels
Thoughtful Design Boosts Hotel Revenue The hospitality industry is all about serving guests and giving them a memorable experience. As a hospitality design firm, JAI has the task of designing hotels in such a way that guests experience comfort and pleasure, while at...
