While some of 2023’s most resonant design stories revolved around maximizing profit and preparing for an AI-driven future, many of the top ten stories focused on the creative process. They highlighted the journeys of specific designers, unveiling their strategies for building successful careers, sourcing inspiration, and infusing freshness into their new collections.
Regardless of design style, consumers are craving the warm and cozy, environmentally-conscious, and simple, neutral aesthetics. Here is a look at what’s to come
Los Angeles-based designer Kim Colwell has a transformational approach to interior design—one that intricately weaves together environmental psychology and the principles of feng shui. Rooted in her early experiences within her grandparents’ historic home and influenced by her mother’s background as a shaman and clinical psychologist, Colwell’s design philosophy revolves around understanding how environments shape human development and what interior designers can do about it.
Art & Loom, a leading name in the world of home decor and interior design, is thrilled to announce the launch of their exquisite wallpaper collection, bringing a new level of sophistication and style to interior spaces. Art+Loom has earned a prestigious reputation for its commitment to unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate design, and the fusion of tradition with innovation.
Alcōv serves as a conduit between consumer furniture preferences and industry practices, facilitating brand-user connections and offering budding designers opportunities to showcase their talents.
After the Elle Decor Design Walk in Tokyo this month, I wanted to share some of the highlights with the readers here at DNN and explore my unique findings beyond the designated Design Walk’s path. Read on for Tokyo twists on familiar US and EU design staples, unique retail and showroom models, and of course aesthetic inspiration you won’t find anywhere else.
DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sat down with Salgado Saucier founders, Peter Salgado and Kip Saucier to discuss their transition from interior designers to product designers, the pros and cons of tech and social media on design, and where they seek out influences and when they choose to ignore them.
A pivotal shift in luxury kitchen trends focuses on health-conscious culinary practices. Steam cooking and air frying, replacing conventional deep-frying methods, represent a move toward healthier lifestyles. Technological advancements, such as AI integration for precision cooking and the implementation of cameras in refrigerators, epitomize the fusion of cutting-edge innovation with culinary finesse.
With the creation of their HQ system, Demarc set out to design a home office system that ‘demarcates’ the office space when opened up and can be closed up to create physical and mental separation from the living space when the work day is over.
This week, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter delves into an insightful conversation with acclaimed artist Miles Regis, exploring his artistic contributions to the much-anticipated exhibition: “GENIUS: A Celebration of A Legend,” presented by art | Melanated in celebration of Stevie Wonder. Most notably recognized as a painter, but always experimenting, Regis is unveiling his creative venture into a novel medium for him—sculpture.