Courtney Porter

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Artist Miles Regis celebrates living legend Stevie Wonder

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.

Art underfoot: Soucie Horner founder Shea Soucie on the stories of SHIIR rugs

The Lyric Collection speaks to our unique understanding of designers’ needs. You see, we’re not just rug manufacturers – we’re also interior designers ourselves. And as interior designers, we know how excited we get when we find something beautiful that also works in terms of our functional needs and our budget.

Interior designer Gillian Gillies plan to disrupt the fast furniture industry

‘The Climb’ is just the beginning of Gillies’ larger plan to to disrupt consumers’ relationship to fast furniture.

Hudson Grace on authenticity and retail as theater

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business with your best friend, you’ll love the story of Hudson Grace. Hudson Grace had its humble beginning as the brainchild of best friends Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton in San Francisco in 2012. A fusion of their distinctive design sensibilities and extensive retail experience made for fertile soil to grow their brand, eventually selling Hudson Grace to Crate & Barrel in 2019.

Market musings: Was High Point Fall 2023 a successful market? 

The patchiness of the market’s attendance highlighted that what the big box buyers want and what the new class of interior designers want is diverging in a major way, forcing some brands to pick a lane

How does The Met select their licensing partners?

The Met is taking over High Point Market, unveiling debut collections with Eichholtz and Scalamandre, along with expanding its collaborations with key home décor brands like Abner Henry (furniture), Ann Gish (bedding), Caspari (entertaining), Exquisite Rugs (carpets), and Wendover Art Group (wall art). Scroll on to explore their new offerings and delve into how The Met carefully selects its licensing partners.

The state of the luxury market

This week I Design News Now Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sat down with Pamela N. Danziger, internationally recognized scholar on The American Affluent and consumer buying habits. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:

Opportunities for manufacturers and interior designers to grow with their consumers’ incomes
Which home furnishings brands have the name recognition and trust from consumers with household incomes of $400k+
How manufacturers and interior designers need to brace themselves for a down market by moving from “growth mode” to “profit mode”
Why she thinks Banana Republic should stay in their lane
And why the quiet luxury “trend” is here to stay

Global Appeal: In dialogue with Kenneth Cobonpue

In an exclusive interview with Kenneth Cobonpue, the visionary behind KENNETH COBONPUE, we delve into the intricacies of his design philosophy and the brand’s approach to sustainability, global appeal, and collaboration.

Patterson Flynn’s creative director on collaborating with Mary McDonald

In the realm of luxury interior design and architecture, collaborations often yield remarkable results, and today, we have the pleasure of talking to Patterson Flynn’s creative director, Pamela Marshall about their latest collaboration with acclaimed designer Mary McDonald. Mary’s multifaceted inspiration, deeply rooted in classic architectural elements, including the intricate details found in buildings, floors, ironwork, and furniture, has given birth to a collection that promises to captivate the senses.

What makes a home iconic with June Reese

“Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers,” a compelling work presented by Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID), showcases the exceptional talent and creativity of 50 interior designers while offering readers an intimate glimpse into their world. This illuminating book goes beyond the aesthetics, providing a profound exploration of their inspirations, expertise, and the unique experiences of being designers of color in the contemporary design industry.