Luxury Design
Elana Tenenbaum Cline, founder of Carta Creatives, brings a rare combination of artistic clarity, global fluency, and strategic depth to every project. In this in-depth conversation, she shares how her multidisciplinary studio approaches world-building, cultural nuance, and full-scope design with intention and immersion across continents and sectors.
Discover the cutting-edge innovations and design collaborations featured at Milan Design Week 2025, from groundbreaking 3D printing by SEKISAI to bold new collections by Giorgetti, IKEA, and emerging talents like Lucas Zito and Jialun Xiong. With immersive installations, unique furniture pieces, and thought-provoking exhibitions, this year’s event is an essential experience for design enthusiasts. Don’t miss the must-see collections and transformative designs from iconic brands like Serip, Draga & Aurel, and more.
We focus so much on how a space looks—but what about how it sounds? With the rise of remote work and wellness-focused design, acoustics are taking center stage in residential interiors. Experts reveal how sound is shaping modern homes, from high-tech materials to biophilic solutions that balance aesthetics with tranquility.
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.
For this year’s Dudley Moore Sr. Furniture Design Competition, students submitted an original design for a chair that is suitable for marketing to either or both residential and contract trade industry segments. The competition criteria states that designs should be aesthetically pleasing and also suitable for manufacturing within the financial and technical constraints of mass production.




