inference
is the value of persistence, and relentless forward motion
is a belief in the power of tinkering, the permission to fail, and never having the answer before you start
does not believe in limits, whether for ourselves or others
will never take the path of least resistance for the sake of convenience
is a culture of passionate go-getters, thinkers, makers, and doers who have the courage to say yes
inference is a multidisciplinary design firm, research collective, and strategic planning consultancy located in Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California with affiliates in Hong Kong and Germany. We provide architecture, interiors, as well as urban and strategic services for the built environment. Our methodology draws deeply on research, analytical processes, and artistic intuition. We work in many design mediums, both traditional and contemporary, and our wide range of capabilities ensures that we engage in a fluid and flexible process that provides our clients with the best possible outcomes. In conjunction with our clients’ collaboration and guidance, our working method is that of an inference.