Design Leaders
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Design Leader: Chip Kidd
The sly, striking book jackets designed by Chip Kidd have altered the face of publishing and helped us to view books as art objects, as well as literature.
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Design Leader: Kate Orff
Landscape architect Kate Orff marries urbanism and environmentalism, creating instances of nature among skyscrapers and concrete.
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Design Leader: Andrea Cochran
In the first installment of our Design Leaders video series, Dwell talks to landscape architect Andrea Cochran.
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Design Leader: Christopher Deam
As part of our Design Leaders video series, architect-designer Christopher Deam discusses his modern take on the classic Airstream.
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Design Leader: Kathryn McCamant
As part of our Design Leaders video series, architect and cohousing expert Kathryn McCamant talks about a lesson learned from the Danes: Bringing houses together brings people together.
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Design Leader: Ken Isaacs
As part of our Design Leaders video series, architect Ken Isaacs reflects on the innovative projects that defined his career, from the Shoebox House to the Knowledge Box.
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Design Leader: Julius Shulman
As part of our Design Leaders video series, legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman reflects on his life's work.
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Design Leader: Michelle Kaufmann
As part of our Design Leaders video series, prefab specialist Michelle Kaufmann shares her philosophy on sustainable modular construction.
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Design Leader: David Baker
As part of our Design Leaders video series, David Baker explores San Francisco's growing Livable City campaign.
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Design Leader: The ReBuilding Center
As part of our Design Leaders video series, Shane Endicott discusses the genesis and growth of the ReBuilding Center in Portland, Oregon.
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Design Leader: Adam Kalkin
At a time when many architects are content to peddle a pat routine, Adam Kalkin is a truly original thinker. His work is industrial grit mixed with poetic touches and a dash of performance art.












