Connected Design

Connected Design is the premier trade publication where luxury design meets cutting-edge technology. We inform and inspire architects, interior designers, builders, and custom integrators on the connected technology consumers demand in their everyday lives.

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Rafael A. Nevares Named President of PRO Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design

PRO Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design have appointed Rafael A. Nevares as President of the PRO brand, Theory Audio Design, and Theory Professional, bringing more than 35 years of executive leadership experience to the role. Nevares joins the companies with a broad background in AV, international business, brand development, supply chain strategy, compliance, intellectual…

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The Death of the Touch Panel is Highly Overstated

The touchscreen has taken a few shots lately, as design and technology conversations swing back toward buttons, switches, and voice control. But for Crestron’s Giles Sutton and Michael Short, the question is not whether one interface wins. The real story is how the right mix of touch, tactile control, voice, sensing, and automation makes a…

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Industry News Lighting & Shading

Somfy’s Smart Shading Plan Comes Into Focus with Bond Acquisition

The alliance brings together Somfy’s motorization expertise and Bond’s brand-agnostic connectivity platform as smart shading continues to move from luxury upgrade to connected-home expectation.

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Residential

A Private Tropical Oasis

At a Gulf-front estate in the Florida Keys, D’Asign Source and Coastal Source show how architecture, landscape and connected technology can disappear into the experience of outdoor living.

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Salamander Designs Taps Joel Hall as Director of Commercial as Demand Accelerates

Salamander Designs has named Joel Hall director of commercial business development, a newly created role aimed at supporting the company’s growing commercial AV business as enterprise clients continue to invest in better meeting and collaboration spaces. The appointment lands at a telling moment for the channel. Hybrid work is no longer a temporary accommodation; it…

ByConnected DesignJuly 29, 20260Comments

Audio & Video Industry News

Sonos Opens Preorders for Amp Multi

Sonos has (finally!) opened preorders for Amp Multi, its new multi-zone streaming amplifier designed specifically for professional AV integrators and the custom installation market. The product is expected to begin shipping August 25, giving dealers and channel partners a new Sonos platform for larger distributed-audio projects. Amp Multi delivers 8 x 125W of power across…

ByConnected DesignJuly 27, 20260Comments

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Jeremy Rasti on Building and Evolving Crescendo, and Protecting Client Trust

For Jeremy Rasti, the path into custom integration started long before Crescendo Automation Audio Video opened its doors in Baton Rouge. Rasti talks about building Crescendo into a maturing integration firm, expanding from AV into lighting design, shades, and networking, and using peer groups and training to keep the business moving forward. The conversation also…

ByConnected DesignJuly 27, 20260Comments

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John Rudolph Passes the Torch at PCD

For nearly three decades, John Rudolph helped shape PCD from a respected Northern California technology company into a full-service audiovisual systems integrator. Now, as the Santa Rosa-based firm enters another period of growth, Rudolph is stepping back from day-to-day leadership and passing the presidency to Hal Truax. The announcement is a leadership transition, but it…

ByConnected DesignJuly 20, 20260Comments

Industry News Smart Home

Savant Named Exclusive Smart Home Technology Partner for Two Florida Luxury Residences

Savant has been selected by U.S. Development as the exclusive smart home technology partner for two Florida luxury residential projects: Salato Pompano Beach and Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach. The partnership places Savant’s integrated smart living platform directly into the resident experience at both coastal properties, connecting lighting, shading, entertainment, climate, access, and whole-home control through…

ByConnected DesignJuly 20, 20260Comments

Audio & Video

Origin Acoustics Expands Residential Audio Ecosystem with New Amps

New Origin Acoustics residential amplifiers give dealers 4- and 8-zone options for distributed audio projects, strengthening the brand’s source-to-speaker ecosystem for luxury homes.

ByConnected DesignJuly 17, 20260Comments

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