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A New York-based writer, Diana studied art history and environmental policy at UC Davis. Before rising to senior editor at Dwell—where she helped craft product coverage, features, and more—Diana worked in the Architecture and Design departments at MoMA and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She counts finishing a 5K as one of her greatest accomplishments, gets excited about any travel involving trains, and her favorite magazine section is Rewind.

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10 Posters from Poland's Golden Age of Graphic Design
On his expertly curated site eyseaposters.com, James Dyer has amassed an impressive array of Polish film and political posters by...
George Nakashima’s Playful, Japanese-Style Soaking Tub
The skilled furniture designer and craftsman called on his grandchildren to help form the abstract tile patterns in the sunken...
How Induction Cooking Works
Considering taking the induction cooking plunge? We've broken down how it works in four steps.
Smart Tech Makes this Modern Home Ultra Energy Efficient
Using a combination of passive design principles and active technologies, LGA Architectural Partners forges a smart,...
Takt Project
Tokyo-based design collective Takt Project invites consumers to reimagine products from retailers such as Muji.
Vibrant Affordable Housing Prototypes in Los Angeles
Lehrer Architects develops a new model for affordable housing in Los Angeles.
Ferréol Babin
In the world of lighting design, Ferréol Babin's boldly experimental lamps are a bright spot.
A Sophisticated Renovation of a 19th-Century Manhattan Townhouse
Historic details and modern interventions commune in two bathrooms in a renovated West Village townhouse.
Your Next Car Might Literally Be Made of Money
Tomato fiber, retired currency, and used cigarette filters are just a few of the things researchers are thinking about when...
5 Ways to Make Your Home Smarter
Interior designer Wendy Raizin shares her top tips for raising your home’s intelligence quotient.
These Amazing Vintage Signs Are a Blast from America's Past
Photographer Bill Rose walks us through Recapturist, a website dedicated to preserving the history of head-turning American...
Material ConneXion Library Has Over 7,500 Innovative Materials
Andrew Dent, a scientist and the vice president of Library and Materials Research at Material ConneXion, shares intel on the...
How to Integrate Smart Lighting into Your Home
The firm OneButton specializes in creating custom technology solutions for spaces ranging from offices to residences.
Modern Boutique Hotel in a 19th-Century Foundry
Designer John Tong’s inventive Ontario boutique hotel blends rural references with an urbane sensibility.
Enough Said
For the Finnish furniture company Artek, packaging is a medium for its message of enduring design.
Just My Type
Heath’s latest collaboration with House Industries yields a clock whose box hints at the typographic treat inside.
What a Pill
A medicinal metaphor adds a dose of intrigue to a Bluetooth speaker’s design.
That's a Wrap
For Vitsœ, the 621 side table and its packaging reflect the brand’s ethic.
A Touch of Class
Streamlined and tactile, Finell’s boxes reflect the brand’s polished sensibility.
Well-Rounded
A Bluetooth speaker’s cylindrical packaging communicates a 360-degree design message.
A Creative Outlet
With clever packaging, Bocci turns a humble electrical outlet into a design statement.
Jaime Hayon Reimagines a Room in an Iconic Copenhagen Hotel
In 1958, Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen—an emblem of midcentury Scandinavia.
Small, Green, and Mighty: Hurricane-Proof Prefab
A new prefab company represents the future of low-impact affordable housing.
Designer Spotlight: Silvia Song
From a 200-square-foot garage-turned-workshop, Silvia Song skillfully sculpts wooden wares.
Brazilian-Influenced Organic Modern Bathtub for Italian Company Agape
Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan gets in the product design game with a curvy, organic bathtub for Italian brand Agape.
Quirky and GE Unveil Products That Will Make Your Home Smarter
Tech startup Quirky and GE, who officially announced their partnership in April of 2013, launched seven new products that seek to...
Shops We Love: Quitokeeto
It might be because Quitokeeto photographs its collection of earthy ceramics, sculptural steamers, vintage kitchenware, rare...
The Nest Thermostat's Improved Features
In the realm of home automation, Nest Labs has been leading the way for new products.
Bathroom Design Idea: Copper Color Scheme
Penny tile imbues a San Francisco bathroom with a sophisticated, spa-like feel.
How to Find the Perfect Modern Bar Stool
There’s no denying the appeal of a seat at the bar; it’s where everybody knows your name, after all.
A Cartography Exhibition Uncovers Fascinating Maps About the Bay Area
At SPUR, a new exhibition entitled Urban Cartography surveys map making in the digital age.
3M's Iridescent Dichroic Film
The blue morpho butterfly’s wings are covered with layers of microscopic scales set at slightly different angles, so that when...
Reimagining New York City's Skyline at DODNY
A city's skyline is closely related to its identity and New York City—Manhattan in particular—has one of the most iconic.
Retooling Manufacturing in Detroit
Manufacturing and the history of Detroit go hand in hand—from heavy industry to automotive to personal accessories and more.
Dutch Military Bunker Becomes Tiny Vacation Home
A Belgian architecture firm transforms a 140-square-foot Dutch military structure into a modern-day vacation retreat.
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