At the end of each month, Editor-in-Chief Courtney Porter explores five standout things defining the design moment – this month she gets into colorful collectible design aesthetics, why your marketing isn’t working and what to do instead, wellness and resilience design, and the hottest markets for new construction.
Discover the innovative BBBL3 project—a transformative urban space designed for calm, introspection, and sensory engagement. Built in collaboration with ROAM Interior Design and powered by responsive AI, this space redefines public interiors by offering a dynamic, personalized journey that nurtures emotional well-being.
When it comes to building a successful design career, experience is often the most powerful teacher. In our new series ‘Advice for Designers from Designers,’ we ask accomplished interior designers — from boutique studio founders to seasoned industry veterans — to share the pivotal lessons they learned early on, what they wish they’d known when starting out and what they would do differently if launching their careers today. In each edition, we are bringing you three pieces of advice from designers with diverse backgrounds and aesthetics.
Amidst the overstimulation and visual clutter, designer Helena Clunies-Ross offers a an aesthetic and emotional antidote. Informed by her background in fine art and art history, her work is grounded in the belief that space should invite pause, contemplation and connection.
Raw, natural finishes, wavy, woven silhouettes and sand-washed color palettes will be everywhere at this Summer’s furniture markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Aesthetics are trending toward simplicity and restraint — clean lines, open negative space and carefully curated decor such as abstract wall art, geometric sconces and organic-shaped sculptures highlight a subdued and earthy take on contemporary organic modernism. Here are the vendors leaning heavily into the trend.
WATG’s Mark Yoshizaki discusses how Nobu Residences Los Cabos blends Japanese minimalism, local Mexican craftsmanship, and a lifestyle-driven design philosophy. As hospitality and residential design increasingly converge, the project exemplifies how branded residences are redefining luxury living through personalized, wellness-focused spaces that fluidly adapt from hotel to home.
Courtney Porter curates five essential design moments for June, featuring emerging trends, key design events, and inspiring product launches. From abstract nature influencing interiors to tech-driven design at NeoCon, this roundup offers insights into the evolving creative landscape.
My inbox is full of pitches from furnishings companies claiming their latest collections exhibit exceptional craftsmanship, are deeply rooted in cultural heritage and are redefining modern design. These descriptions are AI-generated.
Reading redundant drivel is going to make us all go mad, but for thought experiment’s sake: Is there an instance in which AI-generated product descriptions are fine? Do they tell us anything useful?
TALD is reshaping how homeowners find and hire design talent for their renovation projects. With a curated marketplace, transparent pricing, and a growing network of top-tier designers, architects, and builders, TALD is streamlining the path from inspiration to execution. Founder Emily Shapiro shares insights on scaling the platform, the future of digital sourcing, and how TALD is creating a smarter, more intuitive experience for both clients and professionals.
In a world where “good taste” and social media algorithms reign supreme, is everything starting to look the same? This thoughtful essay challenges the current absence of critique in interior design media, exploring why design escapes the kind of criticism common in art and film, and what we stand to gain—or lose—by speaking up.