Courtney Porter

Craft x Tech, a fusion of tradition and innovation debuting at The London Design Festival

Following its successful Tokyo debut at Kudan House in May and fresh off winning the Best Curio Presentation Award at Design Miami.Basel in June, the 2024 edition of Craft x Tech showcases a series of groundbreaking collaborations between six renowned international creators and master artisans from the Tohoku region of Japan. 

Fashion for your home: STARK and Missoni unveil new collection

The collaboration also introduces 10 stunning carpet styles, each showcasing Missoni’s signature flair and STARK’s meticulous attention to detail.

Hudson Grace’s first-ever collaboration with Diane Keaton

Hudson Grace announces its inaugural collaboration with none other than renowned actress Diane Keaton. The brand and taste maker came together to create a bold, yet classic home collection that features over 100 pieces.

Genetically engineered ‘super wood’ absorbs more carbon and reduces emissions

Researchers at the University of Maryland genetically modified poplar trees to lower their lignin content by 12.8 per cent. Lignin is a key component that makes wood durable but complicates its processing.

Tom Faulkner’s steel silhouettes

In his workshop outside London, Tom Faulkner transforms raw metal into award-winning furniture designs, emphasizing strong silhouettes and clean lines.

Sustainable luxury with Summer Jensen

Interior designers are challenging traditional notions of luxury, embracing sustainability without compromising on style. This week’s guest on Disruptive Design is one of the designers at the forefront of this movement is Summer Jensen, founder of Hawk & Co., who’s proving that opulence and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully.

Dopamine-infused design

Dopamine design is a relatively recent trend in interior design, evolved from the concept of “dopamine dressing” in fashion. It’s rooted in color psychology and the idea that certain design elements can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Dopamine design began seeping into interior design consciousness around 2022-2023, due to increased focus on home environments during and after the pandemic. 

To explore this phenomenon and its impact on lighting design, we chatted with Grace Denniston, the award-winning industrial designer for Kalco Lighting.

Giorgetti opens first flagship showroom in Washington DC

The new single-brand Giorgetti space to open in the US capital city. An exclusive address which confirms the importance of the American market for the brand, offering a complete experience of the Giorgetti world.

How millennial designer Victoria Holly stays on top

For luxury interior designers looking to grow their businesses, Victoria Holly’s approach offers valuable lessons in balancing growth with quality control, leveraging technology for efficiency, and maintaining a client-focused mindset.

Inside the Pillsbury Castle Project

Driven by a love for homes with rich histories, Matthew Trettel and Ryan Hanson, two entrepreneurs with a keen eye for aesthetics and storytelling, have undertaken an extraordinary project in Minneapolis. The couple has restored the historic Pillsbury Castle, a Tudor Revival mansion once owned by Alfred F. Pillsbury, saving it from the fate that befell many of the city’s grand old homes.