Happy V-Day! Enjoy these lovable wallpapers for a little V-Day inspo!

Having spent 8 years in the design field, I've learned that a clear and concise presentation is crucial for effectively communicating ideas to clients or professors. While I'm still honing my verbal communication skills, I've gathered 6 visual presentation tips in the hopes of helping out both new and seasoned designers. These insights, illustrated with examples, aim to help fellow presenters minimize surprises and enhance their communication skills. Share your presentation experiences and tips in the comments below!

Here I share some sculptural tiles that are anything but flat and boring! The patterns create an interplay of light and shadows which give these tiles a 3 dimensional feel. Sometimes it just takes one special element like these geometric wall tiles to create a spectacular interior space!

The Interior Design magazine is a valuable resource for commercial designers and architects, offering insights into the best projects and the trendiest products. I eagerly anticipate each monthly issue and in this post I've curated my top 7 favorites from the Best of Year (BOY) awards 2012! The awards recognize outstanding projects and products in nearly 100 categories.

I recently discovered CustomMade, a fantastic US-based online marketplace connecting customers with local artisans for custom-designed furniture, jewelry, and more. With over 50,000 completed projects, the platform offers a compelling alternative to big-box retailers, emphasizing the value of supporting local makers.

Let's address how collaboration between architects and designers isn't always seamless despite both belonging to the creative industry. This post highlights tips for achieving a successful outcome, emphasizing the importance of forming a design team with complementary expertise, defining roles and communication early on, involving interior designers from the start, and fostering open communication and mutual respect between teams.

Navigating the vast world of the internet, home improvement stores and home decor magazines to choose an environmentally friendly wall finish can be daunting. The challenge lies in discerning between surface-level "green" claims and genuine sustainability. Despite the compromises often involved in finding both eco-friendly and sustainable options, this post offers wall finish recommendations for environmentally conscious consumers determined not to compromise on their values.

In this post I discuss the challenge of finding affordable apartments in densely populated cities like San Francisco and the creative solutions designers employ to maximize livable space in urban areas. I showcase two videos—one featuring a 344-square-foot apartment in Hong Kong with 24 different configurations and the other showcasing a 450-square-foot studio apartment in New York inspired by Japanese compact living. These pocket-sized apartments are transformable, customized to the user's needs, and encourage a purposeful, clutter-free lifestyle, making them ideal for individuals or couples looking to enjoy city life on a budget.

Onto bigger and better things in 2013!

Learn how to tie a scarf in a few different ways in this fun post!