Design Moonshine
Add a flash of the unexpected. In this poetic new piece from the Design Moonshine column, a designer-professor explores how a single surprising object—or omission—can jolt a room to life and give visual rhythm to the everyday.
One of the jobs designers are tasked with is finding or even creating that special item that a client wants to pass down to the next generation. If a designer does not include “special” in their work, they will not have a career in design.
Not all heirlooms are antiques, and not all design is about aesthetics alone. Furniture designer Austin Allen James’ latest installation of Design Moonshine explores the sentimental beauty of everyday objects and encourages designers to embrace emotional history in the spaces they create.
As AI rapidly evolves, its impact on creativity and industry cannot be ignored. This article dives into the inevitable AI revolution, sharing insights from a designer and professor on how to adapt and thrive in a world where AI is shaping the future.
I have titled this set of three articles “One Thousand Butterflies” for two reasons. One…
Small changes can make a significant difference in a room. These changes can be a painting, object, lamp design, or an antique orange glass frog. A one-word change in a poem can alter the poem’s meaning and appeal.
Austin Allen James’ fresh perspective offers innovative ways to create intentional, wellness-focused spaces that resonate on a deeper level. Expand your professional toolkit with insights that merge artistry, poetry, and mindfulness in design.
Austin Allen James explores unconventional shapes, materials, and creative approaches to design lamps as sculptural art pieces that set the mood and create a unique ambiance in any space.
Austin Allen James’ thought-provoking piece explores how to escape design monotony by blurring the lines between art forms.
Change tends to happen slowly and then all at once. Our industry is working on diversity inclusion; I suggest we hasten the pace. Let’s burn the box and design from the ashes. Let’s find inspiration that we cannot see without diverse perspectives. We are doing ourselves an injustice by not substantially including people from various races and ethnic backgrounds to help us take the industry we love to the next level.