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