Special Interest
This collection turns lighting into a material experience rather than just a functional element. I am interested in this exploration of how light interacts with spaces and textured surfaces; transforming something ordinary into a dynamic, tactile experience that invites touch and engagement. Ceramic lighting continues to surprise us – first with
Business
This article discusses how generational traits also influence business strategy. Companies aren’t just selling products; they’re shaping experiences that resonate across age groups. The youthful forms of behavior we discuss here are influencing all generations and, ultimately, attitudes toward consumption as well. Three forces are emerging in a
Special Interest
The power of sensory design, both in this context of healthcare and my personal inquiry of automobiles, explores endless possibilities available in the world of design. This reading helps to contextualize the importance of ambiance when designing for comfort and relaxation. Designing with the Senses in Mind People assess their
Business
This article frames how sustainability is not just an extra component, but a business model in itself. Shifting the conversation about sustainability away from this notion of “costly” or “optional”, and instead shows how it can drive innovation and growth. During the past two decades of the e-commerce growth
Arts & Lifestyle
What inspired me about AFTERGLOW is how it proves that even the most ordinary objects can become inspiring when approached with a sense of play. That idea feels especially relevant when thinking about designing for children, they need more than just functionality, but rather something inviting. In a world of
Business
Reading this piece pushed me to think how resilience in large-scale systems relates to designing comfort and wellbeing at a more intimate scale. Investing in resilience is costly, so prioritizing these investments is essential. Leaders will need to align their resilience initiatives with current and emerging risks. In this
Special Interest
Reading this article reinforced just how much our senses influence comfort and emotional well-being. It emphasized that even the smallest shifts, like adjusting the quality of light, temperature of the seats, or improving airflow can deeply affect how safe, calm, and engaged we feel in a space. Indoor environmental
Arts & Lifestyle
Eric N. Mack: All the oohs, and the AAHS Explore abstract art by Eric N. Mack, who is expanding the notion of painting and other media through his remarkable use of fabric. An investigation into abstraction and the ways painting can offer fertile ground for experimentation converge in Eric N.
Arts & Lifestyle
HERE AND NOW Living in the present moment is the only way to tame the mind. For the mind throws us into turmoil, thinking of the past and worrying about the future. By noticing our breath, the inner sensations of the body, the light around us, the ground beneath our
Science & Tech
This article piqued my interest as it argues that the world of design has become dull. Looking back at past decades, technology once pushed the boundaries of color, shape, texture, and form. Now, everywhere we look, everything feels the same. It’s often said that what’s inside matters more
Science & Tech
This article, discussing textile innovation, opened my mind to how backseat materials could do more than just endure wear and tear, they could contribute directly to the wellbeing of kids and parents on the move. The textile and apparel industries are undergoing a significant transformation. Increasing environmental concerns, evolving consumer
Science & Tech
The Complete Complex is the future of recycling. Housing everything from employee sorting and AI robots to pick away those hard to distinguish plastics. Once the plastics are sorted and flow to their respective areas, they are stored and processed with the many advancing recycling techniques. To then be ready