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Tim Nelson

Architecture

7 Surprising Facts About the World’s First Floating City

From recycled waste to revolutionary building materials, sustainability is at the center of this Bjarke Ingels Group–assisted model for climate resiliency
Report

6 Societal Shifts That May Change the Way You Work

From wellness to westward migration, the American Society of Interior Designers’ 2022 Trends Outlook report reveals the biggest changes affecting the industry
Need to Know

14,000 Etsy Sellers Are on Strike—Here’s Why

Amid a broader atmosphere of labor activity, Etsy sellers are banding together to oppose new fees and policies
Auctions

Americana Fans, Rejoice! Deaccessioned Works From Colonial Williamsburg And More Are Headed to Auction

From towering Chippendale chests to portraits by Charles Willson Peale, the lots in this upcoming auction will delight history buffs and Americana fans alike
Business

La Maison Pierre Frey Acquires Bernard Thorp, Adding Custom Screen Printing to Its Skill Set

The family-owned French brand’s love of all things artisanal persists as it aims to breathe new life into Bernard Thorp’s dedicated practice
Need to Know

Who’s the Most Sought-After Interior Designer?

According to a recent study, an HGTV star takes a significant lead over others, but plenty of familiar names find a place in the top 10
Finance

The Best Tax Software Programs for Keeping Your Finances in Order

With April 18 around the corner, here are the various options you have for filing both your personal and business taxes and for making every small business owner’s least favorite task a whole lot easier
Need to Know

The Ubiquitous Blue-and-White Check Is Actually Trademarked. Who Knew?

Here’s what designers with a love of checkered textiles need to know
Business

The Floral Supply Chain Is in Disarray

The reasons are more complex—and interconnected—than you might think
Product

The RealReal Is Selling a Tiffany Lamp for $350,000

The marvel of glasswork and Art Nouveau style is one of two Tiffany Studios lamps being sold by the platform
Auction

Sotheby’s to Auction Virgil Abloh–Designed Louis Vuitton x Nike Sneakers

The shoes are some of the last creations by the late, trailblazing designer
Need to Know

Everything Designers Actually Need to Know About the Weird, Wild World of NFTs

From what exactly an NFT is to the shifting relationship between digital and physical space, the future of design is waiting on the blockchain
Trends

These Are the 9 Color of the Year Picks that Companies Are Predicting Will Rule 2022

Time and time again, companies selected an eerily similar shade
Art + Auction

New York Billionaire Gives Up $70 Million in Stolen Artifacts

It’s the result of a lengthy investigation into the collecting practices of Michael Steinhardt
Trends

Pantone Names Very Peri As Its 2022 Color of the Year

In a time of unprecedented transition, the color giant devised a new fusion of blue and violet red to highlight the collapsing boundaries between our physical and digital worlds
Fair

Top Moments You May Have Missed From Design Weeks Across the Country This Year

The notable happenings from this year’s regional design fairs, from San Francisco to Miami
Preservation

The Story Behind Jill Biden’s First White House Christmas Decorations: 10,000 Ornaments, 300 Candles, and More

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose to focus on a celebration of frontline workers and other “Gifts from the Heart”
Preservation

San Francisco’s Victorians Are Going Gray—to the Dismay of Many

Although some see more muted tones as keeping with the times, not everyone in the Bay Area is on board with the move toward monochromes
Business

The Bruno Effect, a New Antiques Marketplace, Has Launched—and It’s Prioritizing Client-Dealer Relationships

Launched by 1stDibs alum Carmine Bruno, the trade-focused platform gives buyers and sellers the freedom to transact on their own terms
Business

Two Years Post-IPO, Casper Returns to Private Ownership

Casper has struck a deal with private equity firm Durational Capital Management to go private