Q&A: blankblankIn 2004, Jon Dennis and Rob Zinn co-founded blankblank, a modern design and manufacturing company in Sacramento, California.
Q&A With David Lai of Hello DesignIt goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...
Kevin Roche on How He Got His Start—Nodding Off in an Interview With Eero SaarinenThe Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.
Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Charles de LisleWe’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...
Photographer Q&A: Matthew WilliamsFrom Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.
Q&A with Japanese Architect Shigeru BanThe Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...
Q&A with Textile Designer Jack Lenor LarsenWe chat with the masterful weaver, textile designer, and gardener whose global aesthetic continues to reverberate and influence...
Q&A: Trailblazing Detroit Designer Ruth Adler SchneeAt 98, Ruth Adler Schnee reflects on the important names she’s known—Wright, Klee, Eames, Calder—and the career she’s led.
Q&A with Connect:Homes Co-Founder Jared LevyJared Levy of Connect:Homes wants to streamline the construction process down to the very seams, while making it affordable for...
Q&A: Tom Kundig on Why Buildings Should Move and MorphThe king of kinetic architecture discusses the River House, where manually operated gizmos move massive walls and windows.
Q&A: Architect Rem Koolhaas Turns Our Attention to the CountrysideThe famed advocate of urban living embraces country life with a new exhibition.
Q&A: Meet the Designer Determined to Preserve the Traditional Craft of ShoemakingAngela Scott’s heirloom-worthy designs—offering burnished leathers and hand-painted stripes—build on the legacy of handcrafted...
Q&A: Naoto Fukasawa Talks Muji, Minimalism, and Jasper MorrisonWe sat down with the veteran Japanese product designer.
Q&A: Sumayya Vally on Her Unconventional Vision for the Serpentine PavilionThe South African designer builds a monument to London’s neighborhood gathering places.
Q&A With Coyuchi’s Design Director Laura Jo WegmanThough my number-one dream job remains journalist and editor (lucky me!) a close second is textile and furniture designer (third...
Danish-Modern Master Thomas Juul-Hansen Talks About Timeless DesignDanish architect and designer Thomas Juul-Hansen is renowned for his ability to design luxury properties that are rooted in a...
Q&A: Architect Barbara Bestor Shares the Secret to Creating Coziness with ColorThe architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.
Q&A: Walter Hood’s Vision for Renewing Neglected Urban SpacesThe celebrated Oakland artist and designer wants policymakers to reinvest in written-off neighborhoods.
Q&A: Maia Smilow Schoenfelder on Reviving a Classic Midcentury Furniture BrandThe newly named head of Smilow Design discusses preserving and advancing her grandfather’s legacy.
Q&A: Fine Rug Designer Ben Soleimani Launches a New VentureFourth-generation rug purveyor Ben Soleimani’s direct-to-consumer brand aims to change the way we shop for home furnishings.
Q&A: Neri Oxman’s Radical Vision for the Future of the Built EnvironmentWith her latest exhibition at SFMOMA, the MIT professor, artist, and architect sends a dire (but hopeful) message: In order to...
Q&A With an Architect About What it's Like to Design Your Own HomeWhen you're an architect, designing your own home is a dream come true. Or is it?
Q&A: Legendary Garden Designer Piet Oudolf on His Latest Living LandscapeThe venerable designer discusses the “performance of plants” he composed for the Vitra Campus—and why a garden should have...
Marketplace Q&AThis year at Dwell on Design we're collaborating with our pals over at the excellent American Public Media radio show Marketplace.
Q&A: Bay Area Architect Ryan Leidner Shares His Morning RitualStep into the morning ritual of Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner.
Q&A: Studio Drift Founder Lonneke Gordijn on Nature, Art, and the Limits of TechnologyWhy do some of Studio Drift’s projects take more than a decade to complete? Because the technology to create them doesn’t exist...
Q&A With Master Architect and Designer Piero LissoniMilan-based architect and designer Piero Lissoni is a modern design visionary with a vast portfolio that spans to everything from...
Q&A: Artist Olafur Eliasson on How You Should Light Your Living RoomOn the eve of a career-spanning show, the famed artist offers his thoughts on art, design, and the relation between quality of...
Q&A: Todd Oldham Explains Why Every Designer Should Own a Makeup KitThe tireless multihyphenate talks about
his heroes, theories on color, and new line of products for children.
Q&A: Lucie Koldova Talks About Her Das Haus Concept For imm CologneInspired by Bohemian crystal-making and more, the Czech guest designer imagines the 2018 edition of Das Haus.
Q&A: How British-Nigerian Designer Yinka Ilori Uses Color to Celebrate His HeritageYinka Ilori tells us about his passion for color, how public spaces can bring communities together, and why his parents are his...
Q&A: Hugh Kaptur, One of the Last Living Architects From Palm Springs’ Golden AgeThe Palm Springs veteran reflects on his career.
Q&A with Artspace FounderIf the "Introduction to Art Collecting" story in our December/January 2011 issue whet your appetite for art acquisition—or if you...
Q&A: How Berman Horn Studio Used Color to Create a Bright, Light-Filled Retreat in MaineArchitect Maria Berman discusses the importance of selecting a front door color—and why some coastal color trends never go out of...
Q&A: Campana BrothersThe Brazilian furniture designers and Clerkenwell headliners discuss letting the material make decisions and designing furniture...
Photographer Q&A: JUCOPhotographer duo JUCO represents the collaborative work of Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud.