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In her final column for DNN, Courtney Porter surveys the five forces reshaping design right now: what the fragmenting art fair landscape means for how visual culture gets staged; why Gen Z can smell AI slop from a mile away; how this year’s Oscar-nominated films are writing the brief for tomorrow’s interiors; what hotel designers can steal from yachts and private clubs; and whether the 21st century already has a defining aesthetic — even if no one has named it yet.
A 3M tool can help confirm how people subconsciously view your designs, sharpening your work while still leaving you in creative control.
A sales rep, a Supreme Court decision, and what tariffs feel like on the ground
Los Angeles-based LDG—renowned for designing spectacular estates in California, Florida, and across the globe—honored by the building industry’s premier residential design awards program
Operable glass wall systems are reshaping the retail landscape, giving furniture showrooms the architectural flexibility to host events, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, and create immersive brand experiences. This article explores how leading retailers like IKEA, RH, and Arhaus are leveraging these systems to drive engagement, boost dwell time, and deliver long-term ROI.
Lulu and Georgia offers wallpaper on its site, but this is the brand’s first foray into paint. The new palette includes spring-forward shades — yellow, pink, blue and green — as well as elevated neutrals of beige and tan. Each color is available in ultra flat, eggshell and semi-gloss acrylics, plus Roman clay and lime wash finishes. Like other Portola Paints, they are low odor and contain no VOCs.
Tim Barber Architects’ decade-long renovation of L.A.’s Jonathan Club is a case study in material sourcing, adaptive reuse and designing for longevity, with lessons that reach far beyond historic preservation
Together, Berk, Cheng, and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts, and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience.
National retailer Ballard Designs enthusiastically debuts new stylish, equestrian-inspired product line designed by TV star Kressley exclusively for the brand.
Williams Sonoma is becoming one of the first companies to test ads in ChatGPT. As an early participant, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will explore how advertising in ChatGPT can reach customers at decision-making moments, helping surface relevant, high-quality products while preserving the trusted and transparent user experience both companies value.