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.
Founded by Phillip and Ronnie Ladin, the co-founders proudly announced the sale of the company after 58 years of excellence in the design trade to Cascata Capital from Dallas, Texas. Cascata, which is made up of strategic investors representing luxury real estate developers and builders from across the U.S., will complement Ladco’s existing business and provide substantial growth opportunities.
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.
Application Now Open for Design Influencers at Fall Market Selected digital creators will chronicle furnishings trends in October
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.