Partners Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason created their blog AphroChic.com nearly 12 years ago as a space to see and highlight black designers. Books, lectures and both a product design and interior design studio later, they look toward the future of African American culture.

Dr. Seuss has been a staple in children’s literature for more than 80 years—and there’s a reason. Looking at his books can help designers pinpoint themes when designing spaces for kids. Learn more.

Emmy-winning artist and producer Susie Frazier lived for years with undiagnosed ADHD and anxiety disorders. Today, she uses her personal experiences to pinpoint changes designers can make to help employees living with mental illness, including incorporating employee quiet spaces, taking a mindful approach to art and more.

Everyone knows that the ways in which retail is changing for the consumer, but what should designers keep in mind? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the topic with Jonathan Lopez, Associate Principal and Design Director for Retail Design Collaborative. 

Hues affect humans in primal and physiological ways. How should interior designers use color theory information to create a specific ambiance with their work?

The intertangled history of tile trends and Crossville is a long, fascinating journey. Mark Shannon, EVP of Sales, and Tim Curran, owner and CEO of of the Curran Group discuss tile in the interior design world.

Developed as a concept piece for inclusion at the Salone Del Mobile “Africa and Latin America Rising Design” exhibition, the handcrafted Nyala Chair uses forms found in the Bale region of Ethiopia.