dopamine decor
In a world where “good taste” and social media algorithms reign supreme, is everything starting to look the same? This thoughtful essay challenges the current absence of critique in interior design media, exploring why design escapes the kind of criticism common in art and film, and what we stand to gain—or lose—by speaking up.
A new wave of playful, hyper-saturated design is emerging across furniture, art, and interiors—marked by whimsical forms, nostalgic textures, and surreal, dopamine-charged aesthetics. From Frieze to Milan Design Week, this movement signals a rejection of austerity and an embrace of joyful excess.