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Schonbek and Modern Forms open new showroom at High Point Market

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.

AC Future and Pininfarina’s award-winning AI Transformer Home series

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.

Is the luxury market collapsing?

Recent reports of falling demand have given producers of luxury consumer goods reason to worry. Is the luxury housing market weakening, too?

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?