wellness design
At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout things — design projects, product launches, noteworthy events, trends and more that deserve your attention. The edition for August 2025 covers consumer’s newfound love of Wabi Sabi aesthetics, RH’s plan for industry domination, design media shake-ups and artificial intelligence, Wrensilva’s new Larabee collaboration and The Hamptons as the Summer designer hotspot.
Trauma-informed design can create empowering, comforting spaces. And with experts estimating that 90% of the population has experienced trauma, the principles could be widely adopted.
Emma DeRoche, who reveals how engaging all five senses and embracing global influences can transform spaces from merely beautiful to deeply meaningful. Discover why the most successful designers are moving beyond trends to create truly personalized environments that nurture wellbeing.
The walls of the exhibition were painted with Alkemis Paint—the world’s first wellness paint—in a curated color palette specifically developed in conjunction with R & Company for the Objects: USA triennial.
As we look to the future of home design, it’s clear that we’re entering an era of personalization. Homes are becoming less about following trends and designing to sell, and more about creating spaces that reflect the personalities, experiences, and values of their inhabitants.
This week on Disruptive Design, Ashley Wainscott, founder of Simply Home, a Texas-based building and renovation company, delves into the industry-wide transformations she is witnessing, her experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated home-building industry, and building the foundation of a successful firm.
Austin Allen James’ fresh perspective offers innovative ways to create intentional, wellness-focused spaces that resonate on a deeper level. Expand your professional toolkit with insights that merge artistry, poetry, and mindfulness in design.
Draga & Aurel have continued their journey of experimentation into materials and transparency with the new ZEN collection of tables and coffee tables, presented recently at the Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week.
Legends of La Cienega returned for its 14th year with candid conversations on heritage and design to breathtaking showroom window displays that bloomed with creativity.
Austin-based firm Triple Heart Design, led by principal designer Shelagh Conway, has carved out a unique niche focusing on “whole-home health” – integrating principles of sustainability, natural elements, and spiritual wellness into every design project.
An overview of wellness design, its impact on physical health, emotional well-being, social engagement, and sustainability practices, as well as key considerations for implementing wellness design to create healthier and more supportive environments for building occupants.