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When it comes to building a successful design career, experience is often the most powerful teacher. In our new series ‘Advice for Designers from Designers,’ we ask accomplished interior designers — from boutique studio founders to seasoned industry veterans — to share the pivotal lessons they learned early on, what they wish they’d known when starting out and what they would do differently if launching their careers today. In each edition, we are bringing you three pieces of advice from designers with diverse backgrounds and aesthetics.
By reevaluating your purpose, you can find more fulfillment in your work and better serve your clients. We’ve got some questions to help you get started.
he grand opening of the WAC GROUP’s combined showroom for luxury lighting powerhouses Schonbek and Modern Forms at the High Point Furniture Market marked a striking new chapter in contemporary lighting design.
The award highlights the project’s innovative approach to mobile, modular architecture that integrates smart technologies with sustainability. Designed for a range of applications — from personal and commercial to emergency response — the AI Transformer Homes address increasing global demand for adaptable, off-grid-capable living solutions.
Recent reports of falling demand have given producers of luxury consumer goods reason to worry. Is the luxury housing market weakening, too?
Amidst the overstimulation and visual clutter, designer Helena Clunies-Ross offers a an aesthetic and emotional antidote. Informed by her background in fine art and art history, her work is grounded in the belief that space should invite pause, contemplation and connection.
Raw, natural finishes, wavy, woven silhouettes and sand-washed color palettes will be everywhere at this Summer’s furniture markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Aesthetics are trending toward simplicity and restraint — clean lines, open negative space and carefully curated decor such as abstract wall art, geometric sconces and organic-shaped sculptures highlight a subdued and earthy take on contemporary organic modernism. Here are the vendors leaning heavily into the trend.
This installment of Design Moonshine suggests that ‘messy” is an early part of the process for many artists. Messy allows us to reset from the last work of art. Messy is forgiving. Messy is accepting. Messy leads the way to “happy accidents.” Such a revelation can then be consolidated and fit into the future process.
WATG’s Mark Yoshizaki discusses how Nobu Residences Los Cabos blends Japanese minimalism, local Mexican craftsmanship, and a lifestyle-driven design philosophy. As hospitality and residential design increasingly converge, the project exemplifies how branded residences are redefining luxury living through personalized, wellness-focused spaces that fluidly adapt from hotel to home.
Courtney Porter curates five essential design moments for June, featuring emerging trends, key design events, and inspiring product launches. From abstract nature influencing interiors to tech-driven design at NeoCon, this roundup offers insights into the evolving creative landscape.