
In the enchanting world of design, secret ratios and proportions are the silent maestros. They conduct a visual, harmonic symphony for the eyes. These covert design soldiers are often overlooked, but play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics that make the Mona Lisa irresistible, the Eiffel tower an icon and the original shaker chest a classic. Diving into the realm of ratios and proportions, reveals their unspoken language, how they relate to our being.

While some of 2023’s most resonant design stories revolved around maximizing profit and preparing for an AI-driven future, many of the top ten stories focused on the creative process. They highlighted the journeys of specific designers, unveiling their strategies for building successful careers, sourcing inspiration, and infusing freshness into their new collections.

Award-winning California designer Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors, and IDS Tour Host since the tour’s 2021 inception commented, “I am so excited to return for the third edition of IDS’ Designer Experience at KBIS! As a member of IDS, I am happy to welcome tour participants and to provide meaningful professional development experiences and personalized introductions to trusted brands who support interior designers.”

Los Angeles-based designer Kim Colwell has a transformational approach to interior design—one that intricately weaves together environmental psychology and the principles of feng shui. Rooted in her early experiences within her grandparents’ historic home and influenced by her mother’s background as a shaman and clinical psychologist, Colwell’s design philosophy revolves around understanding how environments shape human development and what interior designers can do about it.

The vast majority of interior designers are in business to make money. It’s not a hobby or volunteer project, right? But some designers aren’t giving the business side of their firm the attention it deserves, according to findings from a Pearl Collective survey. We look at some areas you might want to address to make next year your most profitable year ever.