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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.

Learn more about Diana at: dianabudds.com

H&M Debuts line of Bike-Friendly Clothes
Swedish clothing mega brand H&M just announced a new apparel line tailored to cyclists.
Designer Spotlight: Sebastian Herkner
German designer Sebastian Herkner has collaborated with many of the top international furniture brands including Moroso,...
A Traditional Shingle-Clad Home in Connecticut
A creative twist on the traditional shingle clads a Connecticut home.
'West Coast Modern' by Zahid Sardar
Frequent Dwell contributor Zahid Sardar has two new books out that would be welcome additions to any architecture or...
Catch A Wave
An undulating wall made from over 40,000 dowels adds a dose of awe to a Massachusetts loft.
A New Cultural Hub for San Francisco
In the last few years, San Francisco has seen an influx of new architecture to house its cultural institutions.
7 Smart Design Innovations at CES 2013
There's definitely something for everyone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and this year we spied practical advances in...
An Affordable Duplex Transformation in Texas
Affordable gestures abound in this transformation of a dilapidated former duplex in the Texas Hill Country.
2012 Curry Stone Prize Winners
For its fifth anniversary, the Curry Stone Foundation—a charitable organization that celebrates community-oriented design...
Into the Woods
The efficiency and aesthetics of prefab proved appealing to the owner of this Dwell Home, built on a rugged island off Canada’s...
Living in a Cocoon
Last month we detailed Le Van Bo's One Square Meter House—a project that explores basic living requirements.
Designer Spotlight: Matthew Plumstead
Minnesota-based designer Matthew Plumstead has had quite the year.
Designer Spotlight: Meg Callahan
We first spotted Providence, Rhode Island–based designer Meg Callahan's work at Matter's Next World exhibition this spring and...
Friday Finds, Signing Off
It's been a long strange trip, but this is the last installment of Friday Finds—our weekly column that's been going strong since...
Friday Finds 10.12.12
Archival photos, colorful toys, and more in this installment of Friday Finds.
Webshop to Watch: Son & Dotter
Son & Dotter, a new webshop launched in September by Sabrina Bello, aims to bring hard-to-find Scandinavian designs to the U.S....
Friday Finds 10.05.12
In this edition of Friday Finds, Soviet bus stops, the ultimate Mad Men drinking game, and a humorous guide on how to act at a...
10 Reasons to Join the City Modern Home Tours
The Dwell home tours in Los Angeles are an annual highlight and due to popular request, we've brought them to New York for the...
Friday Finds 09.28.12
Our favorite finds from the week include a Droog-designed hotel, a new use for pay phone booths, a spoof on Instagram...
The Trellis That Keeps It Cool
A dramatic trellis adds bravado and a passive cooling element to a recently renovated midcentury ranch house.
Cloth and Goods
Specializing in products for the home, the textile-driven Portland, Oregon, webshop Cloth and Goods puts a spotlight on old-world...
Friday Finds 09.21.12
Posters celebrating bicycles, a Twitter persona straight from the middle ages, a stand-up performance that has us in stitches,...
Expandable Kiosk
Paris firm h2o Architectes recently completed the renovation of an art house cinema, which includes an ingenious puzzle-like...
'Feast in the House of Simon' Series
With its powder-coated frame, subtly beveled top, bright hues, and no-frills minimalist feel, the Feast in the House of Simon...
Friday Finds 09.14.12
Aerial photos of half-finished housing developments, modern interiors, science photo mugs, and more in this installment of Friday...
Friday Finds 09.07.12
In this chapter of Friday Finds, studio visits with Belgian designers, a controversial statement against architects, wearable...
Design House Stockholm Celebrates 20 Years
Design House Stockholm celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and we sent a few questions to founder Anders Färdig to let us...
Friday Finds 08.31.12
It's the last Friday Finds of August! Here, we share photographs, gear for shutterbugs, and more.
Commons' Grounds
A cornerstone of Portland, Oregon’s plan to eradicate homelessness, the Bud Clark Commons supportive housing project proves that...
Entertaining Tips from Dwell Contributors
It took a small army of contributing writers and photographers to bring the stories in our first-ever entertaining issue, Open...
Tendence 2012 at Messe Frankfurt: Talents 10 + 1
Messe Frankfurt nurtures the young designers who come to its fairs—Tendence and Ambiente, namely—to exhibit their wares.
Friday Finds 08.24.12
In a fresh installment of our popular Friday Finds series, the staff of Dwell shares its favorite design, art, music, and...
The Acme of Midcentury Design for Entertaining: Joe Colombo’s Living Center
Flash back to the 1970s for visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo’s mod—and moveable—take on a casual soirée.
An Outdoor Firepit in Missouri Takes Inspiration From Midcentury Sunken Lounges
Hufft Projects carves out a conversation pit–style seating area in an open-air scheme designed for entertaining.
Friday Finds 08.10.12
In this edition of Friday Finds, we scoured the depths of the web for the best videos, photos, and products.
Friday Finds 08.03.12
Yes, it's another installment of our beloved Friday Finds.
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