Wonder walls

From textural, nature-inspired tiles to reimagined grass cloth and chinoiserie, producers are offering new treatments that will enliven any wall.

ASID announces robust programming for NeoCon 2025 at The Mart in Chicago

Join ASID at NeoCon 2025 at THE MART in Chicago, June 9–11, for keynote speakers, student programs, and cutting-edge design sessions led by industry leaders.

Five things defining the design moment: May 2025

At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout items, including design projects, product launches and noteworthy events, that deserve your attention. Together they offer a snapshot of where the design industry stands, capturing emerging trends, influential movements and key developments. Think of it as your monthly briefing on what’s shaping the creative landscape.

Eisen Design House expands team

Launched a little more than a year ago out of uber-successful staging firm Interior Marketing Group, Eisen Design House has added to its team and set its sights on the AD100 list.

Mosaic motivation: Modernizing an ancient art form

Discover how Bisazza, the renowned Italian mosaic company, blends tradition, technology, and artistry in their stunning new Madison Avenue showroom. From handcrafted tiles to cutting-edge design software, take an inside look at how this family-run brand continues to shape the future of interior design.

A prescription for designer burnout

Caleb Anderson wants fellow interior designers to reevaluate their purpose with an eye toward wellness, sustainability and collaboration. He did it at Drake/Anderson — and it’s reshaping his business. Just think, he says, what a collective reimagining could do for the world.

Gift for Life + NY Now AIDS Walk raises $42,000

2025 marks the 13th consecutive year that Gift for Life has fielded an AIDS Walk NY team. Participants this year included 8 in-person walkers in New York City as well as remote walkers, including Matt Katzenson of Fine Lines, the team’s top fundraiser.

Populus Seattle is now open, complete with storied architecture, biophilic design and dynamic art

Populus Seattle has officially opened in the historic Westland Building in Pioneer Square. Blending biophilic design with adaptive reuse, this 120-room carbon positive hotel honors Seattle’s natural and cultural heritage. With architecture by The Miller Hull Partnership, interiors by Curioso, and lush landscaping by Site Workshop and Camden Gardens, Populus Seattle evokes a Pacific Northwest rainforest while offering a vibrant, art-infused guest experience that reflects the city’s dynamic spirit.

New Survey indicates significant impact of tariffs on home and housewares

Many member companies also shared insights including the difficulty matching both the price and quality of Chinese manufacturing, the uncertainty surrounding the changing tariff levels and the speed at which they were implemented, and the residual economic impact on their employees and service partners.

ISFD and Real American Hardwood® launch new Biophilic Design in Wood Pinnacle Awards Category

This new Pinnacle Awards category will recognize aesthetically exceptional furnishings that embody the principles of biophilic design.