Designer Gabriela Gargano debuts ARCA Galerie, a rare online platform for collectible one-offs, anonymous artworks, and vintage finds. In this interview, she discusses her sourcing philosophy, balancing instinct with strategy, and why digital retail needs more curation and less mass production.
A new wave of playful, hyper-saturated design is emerging across furniture, art, and interiors—marked by whimsical forms, nostalgic textures, and surreal, dopamine-charged aesthetics. From Frieze to Milan Design Week, this movement signals a rejection of austerity and an embrace of joyful excess.
Daun Curry Studio’s renovated office in New York’s NoHo neighborhood navigates the delicate balance between an interior designer’s need for a professional workspace and the desire for a home-like atmosphere. In collaboration with Room & Board for Business, the space strikes a unique chord—functional yet warm, creative yet practical—questioning where that line should be drawn in the design of an interior designer’s office.
How can you tell a home’s interior was designed by an architect? What is the tell – if there is one? That was the central question we posed to accomplished architectural designers across the country.
We focus so much on how a space looks—but what about how it sounds? With the rise of remote work and wellness-focused design, acoustics are taking center stage in residential interiors. Experts reveal how sound is shaping modern homes, from high-tech materials to biophilic solutions that balance aesthetics with tranquility.
Renowned architect and contemporary furniture designer Jordana Maisie unveils her new design workshop—a creative laboratory that blends architectural precision with hands-on material exploration. In an exclusive interview, she explains how the initiative rekindles her early passion for installation art, offering fresh design innovation that meets our collective craving for inspired creativity.
With a background in industrial engineering and interior design, Ivey shares her insights on breaking free from Instagram-inspired homogeneity, earning client trust, and carving out a design niche through trial and error. Watch her full interview on Disruptive Design or read the highlights.
Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.
Architect Pascale Sablan’s latest book, GREATNESS: Diverse Designers of Architecture, challenges conventional ideas of architectural excellence by celebrating 47 contemporary architects and designers shaping a more inclusive built environment. Through essays, case studies, and profiles, Sablan confronts historical exclusions in the field while showcasing the transformative power of equity-driven design. In this interview, she discusses how architecture can serve social justice, the urgent need for representation, and the future of the profession.
Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James and POLYWOOD have joined forces to create an outdoor furniture collection that blends timeless Southern charm with sustainable, all-weather durability. Inspired by the warmth of front porch living, this collaboration offers beautifully crafted pieces designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories—season after season.