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After the Elle Decor Design Walk in Tokyo this month, I wanted to share some of the highlights with the readers here at DNN and explore my unique findings beyond the designated Design Walk’s path. Read on for Tokyo twists on familiar US and EU design staples, unique retail and showroom models, and of course aesthetic inspiration you won’t find anywhere else.

DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sat down with Salgado Saucier founders, Peter Salgado and Kip Saucier to discuss their transition from interior designers to product designers, the pros and cons of tech and social media on design, and where they seek out influences and when they choose to ignore them.

A pivotal shift in luxury kitchen trends focuses on health-conscious culinary practices. Steam cooking and air frying, replacing conventional deep-frying methods, represent a move toward healthier lifestyles. Technological advancements, such as AI integration for precision cooking and the implementation of cameras in refrigerators, epitomize the fusion of cutting-edge innovation with culinary finesse.