WHAT MATTERS: THE BOUTIQUE 18'S PERSPECTIVE BY CHRISTINA GREEN These are tumultuous times for society, and the hospitality industry is no exception to that. Whether it be sexual harassment, mass shootings or workplace pressures, the next generation of design professionals is speaking out- and that includes this year's Boutique 18 honorees. Fourteen of those on-the-rise design stars weighed in on what issues are important to them and what they've experienced in their careers in an informal survey conducted by Boutique Design. WHAT CAUSES AND ISSUES ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? 100% 80% 86% 86% 79% 60% 64% 64% 40% 20% 0% Sexual harassment and violence awareness and prevention Gun control Racial equality and workplace diversity Shrinking the pay gap and gender equality in the workplace Environmental and conservation causes HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW EXPERIENCED SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE IN THE DESIGN WORKPLACE OR AT AN INDUSTRY EVENT? 50% 50%http://atilaminates.com/artfulmetals