In her final column for DNN, Courtney Porter surveys the five forces reshaping design right now: what the fragmenting art fair landscape means for how visual culture gets staged; why Gen Z can smell AI slop from a mile away; how this year’s Oscar-nominated films are writing the brief for tomorrow’s interiors; what hotel designers can steal from yachts and private clubs; and whether the 21st century already has a defining aesthetic — even if no one has named it yet.
A 3M tool can help confirm how people subconsciously view your designs, sharpening your work while still leaving you in creative control.
A sales rep, a Supreme Court decision, and what tariffs feel like on the ground
The opening of SUNPAN’s Vietnam office establishes the company’s Asia headquarters. Featured here: the Ishiko Coffee Tables that are produced by SUNPAN’s manufacturing partners in Vietnam.
The heritage furniture company expands its design offerings, bringing Milton & King wallpaper into showrooms nationwide
The “Made In America Furniture Tour” is an immersive 3-day educational event, hosted by The Designers Collaborative in Lancaster County, PA, from March 10th–12th, 2026.
The Sunbrella Sun Deck Showcases Performance and Design with Recent Launches and Live Programming
Operable glass wall systems are reshaping the retail landscape, giving furniture showrooms the architectural flexibility to host events, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, and create immersive brand experiences. This article explores how leading retailers like IKEA, RH, and Arhaus are leveraging these systems to drive engagement, boost dwell time, and deliver long-term ROI.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association, owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), kicked off KBIS on Monday, February 16, 2026, with the highly anticipated NKBA Design + Industry Awards gala at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The annual celebratory event brought together trailblazing designers, media and brand executives to recognize top kitchen and bath industry talent.