Sanford Biggers Uses Traditional Quilting to Issue a New Message
The artist engages with American lore in the exhibition Codeswitch at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
Author: Lila Allen
5 Products Whose Geometric Designs Delight and Inspire
Geometric signatures in these textiles and surfaces originate in sources ranging from the heroic to the mundane.
Game Changers 2020: Diana Anderson and General Architecture Collaborative on Wellness and Community
Next in our annual Game Changers series, Diana Anderson and General Architecture Collaborative discuss architecture, wellness, and community, informed by their unique on-the-ground experiences, research, and hybrid roles as designers.
Diving into How "The Great Indoors" Affect Physical and Mental Hygiene
A new book deploys case studies from criminal justice, education, and more to draw connections between spatial and bodily well-being.
Step Inside Water Works, WORKac’s Aqueous Exhibition at Poortersloge
After shuttering in March, the studio’s water-driven retrospective is available virtually.
And Now For Something Completely Different: 12 Top Picks from imm Cologne and Masion et Objet
The fresh crop of furnishings displayed at imm Cologne and Maison et Objet takes a turn for the quirky, the surprising, and the multifunctional.
A New Wave of Furniture for Home or Office
New collections from Room & Board and National Office Furniture show that the crossover resimercial trend is here to stay.
An Upcoming Show in New York Shines a Light on Eileen Gray
Eileen Gray at the Bard Graduate Center reveals there’s much still left to be said about the mother of Modernism.
What’s Hot in Interiors: Products that Tell You to Take a Hike
Less campy, more camping. Right now, designs in lighting, furniture, and surfaces are all about the great outdoors.
At KBIS, Sophistication Prevailed—These 16 Products Prove It
These offerings wedded style and substance at 2020’s kitchen and bath event in Las Vegas.
6 Product Trends That Defined 2019
Against the background of climate disaster and political uncertainty, the year's design trends reflect a cultural desire for calm and familiarity.
Politics Has Failed Mothers. Can Design Help?
Designers, curators, and entrepreneurs are scrambling to make sense of motherhood in a culture that’s often hostile to it.
Tent Revival: Lord Fabrik Releases a Natural Canvas Alternative to Vinyl
Foregoing toxic compounds, the weathered-look treated collection can be used for upholstery, wallcoverings, and rugs.
New Lighting from Workstead Takes Up Residence at the Glass House
The collection, called Archetype, makes its debut in an iconic Modernist home.
Going Boldly: Textiles Look Forward
HBF, Pallas Textiles, and other manufacturers update tradition through cutting-edge technology and sustainability cred.
These 6 Products Show That Modular Living Is Going Luxe
From wallpaper to lighting, versatile and high-style design reveals how modularity is cropping up in today’s residential interiors.
Chicago Architecture Biennial Preview: Rights to Resources
At this year's event, exhibitors look critically at the dynamics of resource distribution and ecological stewardship.
Good-Natured Ribbing: The Secret to This Glass Lies in Its Fluted Assemblage
Nathan Allan’s new Channel Bronze Silvered Glass harnesses the reflective properties of its silvered backing.
Foster + Partners Creates Custom Furniture for Cleveland Clinic
At Cleveland Clinic's Shelia and Eric Samson Pavilion, Foster + Partners designed furnishings to accommodate both plants and humans.
Design Cities 2019: Jakarta, Indonesia
A designer takes a novel approach to traditional materials, making a statement about the potential for a regional design identity.
