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Spring 2020 | Issue 15

When staying well means staying at home, we begin to think about wellness in our homes in a whole new way. It’s an audit that people all across the country are making in the midst of this strange time. In this issue, we approach the subject with a wide-angle lens, from the measurable impacts of biophilic design to what the latest studies can teach designers about creating bedrooms that support the perfect night’s sleep.

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Can you design happiness?
The study of design’s impact on mental health is a relatively new field, but early research points to a crucial role for designers at the intersection of psychology and design.
BY Hannah Hickock
How to design the perfect night’s sleep
In the era of self-care, getting enough Zs is a rising priority. When it comes to creating a bedroom, what design decisions will actually make a difference?
BY Haley Chouinard
Designing a healthy home? It’s harder than you think
The science is complicated. The marketing is unregulated. Why it's so hard to know what makes a healthy home.
BY Fred Nicolaus
Design Dispatch
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This sustainable sofa brand is replacing showrooms with … vans?
British upholstery company Maker&Son arrived stateside this year with its all-natural sofas, chairs and beds—and big plans to upend the traditional direct-to-consumer business model for selling furniture.
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Beyond two ferns: What everyone gets wrong about biophilic design
Rooted in science, biophilic design is far more than just adding a plant wall in an office lobby—it’s proven to trigger significant stress relief and mood modulation. Here’s how to harness the research.
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The glam bathroom is over. Welcome to the wellness sanctuary
The latest luxury master bath innovations put health at the forefront, inviting homeowners to reinvent a utilitarian room as a space to unwind and recharge.
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What will design look like in 2030? We asked 3 futurists
As a new generation of clients comes of age, and technology continues to seep its way into every corner of a decidedly old-school profession, it’s likely that design won’t be exactly the same in 2030 as it is in 2020. What will it be like? And just as importantly, what will it be worth?
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What will the industry look like in 2030? We asked 2 historians
As a new generation of clients comes of age, and technology continues to seep its way into every corner of a decidedly old-school profession, it’s likely that design won’t be exactly the same in 2030 as it is in 2020. What will it be like? And just as importantly, what will it be worth? We asked two historians for their view.
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A travel agent offers advice on how to weather industry disruption
As a new generation of clients comes of age, and technology continues to seep its way into every corner of a decidedly old-school profession, it’s likely that design won’t be exactly the same in 2030 as it is in 2020. What will it be like? And just as importantly, what will it be worth? A travel agent has some surprising insights.
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Inside Ikea’s bold new sustainability pledge
The world’s largest furniture retailer is planning to go completely circular by 2030.
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The entrepreneurs making prefab homes cool (and sustainable)
If the phrase prefab home doesn’t conjure up images of health and serenity, there’s a reason for that. In Europe, manufactured housing can be a luxury product, but in the States, the concept has taken a long time to shake the stigma of association with low-cost homogeneity. However, the tides may be turning as a new generation of entrepreneurs explores the possibilities of prefab. This time around, the appeal isn’t just price point—it’s also wellness.
The Handbook
Designers demystify feng shui
Sometimes you walk into a room, and there’s no other way to describe it: It simply feels right. Chances are, that vibe is no accident. It might just be feng shui.
Smoke signals: A designer’s guide to smudging
We’re all familiar with burning incense, but how many have heard of smudging? In this emerging trend, designers are practicing the ancient ritual of burning plants to clear negative energy and promote spiritual wellness.
How holistic design shaped some of New York's tallest towers
Big New York buildings with hidden spiritual secrets.
A designer’s guide to crystals
Devotees believe these natural mineral formations can purify and ground a home's energy.
How a spiritual practice has transformed one designer's career
Internationally acclaimed interior designer Rawan Alsahsah pioneered as the first woman designer in Saudi Arabia. Now, she’s on to her next frontier: BioGeometry.
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