Courtney Porter
Participatory event to focus on design, creativity and business resilience
With a background in industrial engineering and interior design, Ivey shares her insights on breaking free from Instagram-inspired homogeneity, earning client trust, and carving out a design niche through trial and error. Watch her full interview on Disruptive Design or read the highlights.
Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.
Max Strang, FAIA, of STRANG Design discusses the influence of Gene Leedy’s architectural legacy, environmental modernism, and sustainable design practices in the context of today’s evolving urban and environmental challenges. With STRANG’s growing recognition and commitment to preserving the Sarasota School’s principles, Max offers a thoughtful perspective on architecture’s role in shaping the future.
Anna Kroesser and Amelia Strat of Kroesser + Strat Design discuss their journey in the luxury interior design world. Learn about the challenges, design philosophy, and vendor relationships that have shaped their successful firm.
n a powerful new collaboration with Shoppe Object, Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore, introduces the Black Lives Matter Action Initiative, offering subsidized booth space to Black designers. Read on to discover how this program is breaking barriers and providing invaluable opportunities to marginalized creators in the competitive design world.
With the arrival of the Spring 2025 Collection, McGee & Co. continues its tradition of drawing from classic West Coast influences and Spanish-style architecture.
More than just a trade event, Ambiente offers a glimpse into the future of design, where sustainability, material innovation, and playfulness take center stage.
Designer Hillary Cohen shares her journey from working at prestigious firms like Roman and Williams to founding her own design practice, HCO Interiors. With over 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects for celebrity clients, Cohen discusses the challenges of building her own portfolio, pricing strategies for new designers, and the evolving demand for multi-functional, functional designs in luxury interiors. Watch the full interview for insights on navigating the transition from employee to independent designer, client trust, and creating meaningful, personal projects.
We often think about objects like furnishings being acted upon (sat on, opened, moved), but this is a celebration of the designers who give their creations an autonomy of their own and the lessons we can glean from them.