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First look: Design Miami.Paris’ third edition

Design Miami.Paris returns to iconic L’hôtel de Maisons, to present its largest gallery and Design at Large to date 

Designing the Pacific Northwest

Exploring the elusive essence of Pacific Northwest design, this piece examines how the region’s architecture and interiors balance nature, solitude and the influence of transplants from California and beyond. From moody palettes to expansive windows, the PNW style is as complex as its cultural shifts.

Five things to know before designing a product

Austin Allen James outlines five essential principles for product designers, emphasizing vision, variety, personal style, and the balance between function and taste. His advice is a practical guide for creating cohesive, memorable product lines in today’s evolving market.

Interiors photographer Erin Little knows how to land those dream clients

Renowned interior photographer Erin Little shares insights from her 19-year career capturing spaces for top publications like Dwell, House Beautiful, and The New York Times. Learn about the evolution of interior photography, common styling mistakes, and the collaborative process between photographers and designers.

When renovations test relationships

A Houzz survey shows 4% of couples considered separating or divorcing during a home renovation — and nearly a third say the whole process was painful or frustrating. The right designer can help clients to live happily ever after in their newly designed space.

The power of collaboration: crafting luxury residences

Join Pacific Design Center’s Fall Market 2025 for The Power of Collaboration: Crafting Luxury Residences, a dynamic panel exploring the teamwork behind high-end residential projects. Featuring Jay Jeffers, Naomi Leigh, James Corr, and Geddes Ulinskas, and moderated by Courtney Porter of Design News Now, the conversation reveals how architects, designers, and builders align their visions to deliver homes of extraordinary beauty and quality. Produced in partnership with The Gold Collective, the event takes place Sept. 10 from 4–5 p.m. at the Main Stage, 5th Floor Atrium, West Hollywood, followed by a reception.

Summer wellness trends — what’s in, what’s out?

Summer 2025 marks a wellness reset as consumers move beyond tech gimmicks and back to timeless, evidence-based rituals. From hydrotherapy and wild swimming to bio-harmonization and performance-driven recovery, TLEE Spas + Wellness spotlights the trends redefining luxury wellness—and what’s fading from the spotlight.

International Garden Festival calls for designers

The International Garden Festival is launching a call for proposals to select designers to create the new temporary gardens for the Festival’s 27th edition, which will open on June 20, 2026, on the site of Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens.

Submit to the 2025 Best of Year Awards

This year marks a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of Best of Year! For two decades, this iconic program has honored groundbreaking achievements in architecture, interiors, and product design from around the globe, and we’re celebrating that history with Best of the Best. 

Five things defining the design moment: August 2025

At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout things — design projects, product launches, noteworthy events, trends and more that deserve your attention. The edition for August 2025 covers consumer’s newfound love of Wabi Sabi aesthetics, RH’s plan for industry domination, design media shake-ups and artificial intelligence, Wrensilva’s new Larabee collaboration and The Hamptons as the Summer designer hotspot.