A loveletter to home

Just in time for Valentines Day, Design Maestro pens a love letter to home and examines what home building and relationship building have in common.

ISFD recognizes 18 finalists for 5th Annual INNOVATION+DESIGN™ Awards

ISFD recognizes 18 finalists for 5th Annual INNOVATION+DESIGN™ Awards

The Howard Elliott Collection expands its High Point presence in new location

The Howard Elliott Collection, a leading importer and manufacturer of home decor, proudly announces its move to a larger showroom in the IHFC building. The company is set to take residence at IHFC H324, signaling a new era of creativity, style, and growth.

Shure Design Studio opens gallery and retail space in Los Angeles

Equal parts design lab and curated boutique, Shure Design Studio’s new gallery and retail space features everything from bespoke candles and specialty tabletop pieces to striking furniture, notable books and dynamic lighting.

The lifeless sameness of AI-generated home interiors

Forgive me for the crass analogy, but I don’t think it will be good for people’s well-being to believe AI-generated images are what “home” should look and feel like, any more than they should expect real-life sex to mimic what’s depicted in the emotionally disconnected gymnastics of porn.

Sandra Vlock on learning to call herself an artist

On this week’s Disruptive Design, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sits down with Studio Vlock founder Sandra Vlock, to explore her transition from architect to artist and the enduring influence of the participatory nature of the built environment in her creations.

Design Business Blueprint: mastering client management

One of the most common mistakes a designer can make is the failure to manage expectations. Once you’ve detailed the outline of the project, timeline, and budget, conduct a realistic assessment of what can be achieved within the given constraints. Be honest about potential challenges and limitations.

Molteni&C opens new flagship store in Luxembourg

By creating a place of inspiration, where customers can explore a wide range of Molteni&C products and discover unique and refined selection of furniture solutions, living and night systems, kitchens, accessories, outdoor furnishings, including some famous iconic products designed by Gio Ponti, Molteni&C and Scenic Sàrl bring the best of Italian design to the heart of Europe.

Enrollment is now open until February 12 for Marketing School for Creatives — a unique course offering MBA-level marketing education specifically for creative entrepreneurs.

Developed by Ericka Saurit, designer and brand strategist with Saurit Creative, this 6-week hybrid course and workshop series runs February 12th-March 19th, and is open to creatives in any industry looking to master marketing fundamentals for their brand. 

Global consumer and color trends, housewares and the Hispanic market and growth opportunities for housewares take center stage at The Inspired Home Show 2024

Global and color trend forecasters, market data analysts and an executive from the leading Hispanic media network will share their home and housewares industry vision in special keynote presentations during The Inspired Home Show® 2024.