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Quiet resistance in a chaotic world

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.

Messy is magic

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.

Designing the Nobu Residences Los Cabos

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.

Five things defining the design moment: June 2025

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.

Design Miami announces 2025 programming, Including a new exhibition in Seoul

This year, Design Miami celebrates its 20th anniversary as the global forum for collectible design. In celebration of this milestone, the brand announces its 2025 events program, and an expansion of its global platform to include a debut initiative: Design Miami.In Situ.

Rugs worth the buzz

From painterly hand-knotted masterpieces to high-performance, velvety textures, these buzz-worthy rug launches are bringing a fresh perspective underfoot.

Building your company’s AI protocols

My inbox is full of pitches from furnishings companies claiming their latest collections exhibit exceptional craftsmanship, are deeply rooted in cultural heritage and are redefining modern design. These descriptions are AI-generated.

Reading redundant drivel is going to make us all go mad, but for thought experiment’s sake: Is there an instance in which AI-generated product descriptions are fine? Do they tell us anything useful?

Professional lessons from an unlikely source

A bestselling series of detective novels offers profound guidance you can carry into your own work. It starts with getting comfortable declaring things many of us struggle to say: “I don’t know,” “I need help,” “I’m sorry” and “I was wrong.”

ELLE partners with ANAX Developments on their first residential project in the Middle East

ANAX Developments Brings ELLE’s First Residential Project to the Middle East and Its Second Globally

Landry Design Group sweeps design awards for residences in LA, Rancho Santa Fe and Montana

The four award-winning homes by LDG could not be more different, highlighting the firm’s versatility in working with diverse architectural styles and environments. However, all the homes share an elegant sense of drama that makes them especially memorable, both in terms of spatial experiences and aesthetics.