An Interview with Tommy Keener

by Anna Zappia | January 17th, 2022

Digital tools are a necessity for designers and specifiers, especially as we embrace hybrid work models. Selecting the right hues can be particularly challenging when working remotely or using outdated devices. “The need for visualization and digital tools is almost overwhelming. We knew we were heading in a certain direction, but the pandemic definitely sped everything up. People began working from home, so we had to provide the right tools for artists and designers. Not being able to visualize something in a room, or at least see it online, makes it difficult to choose the right color or product,” said Tommy Keener, senior director of design, Tarkett North America. Anna Zappia (AZ): What types of flooring will we see in 2022? Tommy Keener (TK): Everything that we’re seeing and that we’re designing is all about health and wellbeing, and how can we affect that with flooring in a space. We’ve …