A Path from Past to Future: Marcel Wanders at Lumens Design Experience
Marcel Wanders delivers a keynote talk with host Dan Rubinstein at the closing event of Lumens Desi…
ILLUMINATED X 3: Design Discussions Hosted by Cindy Allen
Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen sits down with designers Michael Anastassiades, Colin K…
Lumens Design Experience 2023
The home of the 2023 Lumens Design Experience global livestream. Follow us on Instagram for more li…
Lumens Design Experience 2023 Photo Gallery
A gallery of the Lumens Design Experience event in New York City as it happened through the eyes of…
Behind the Designs of 10 Iconic Dining Chairs
Whether you’re redesigning a formal dining room or looking to add a fresh element to a cozy breakfa…
Adi Goodrich Pays Homage to the Parisian Tabac
When tasked to design a gathering space, Lumens Innovators Council member and LA-based spatial desi…
Foscarini’s Carlo Urbinati Finds the Key to Success is Freedom
Indeed, since it was established, Foscarini has been a company without a factory, one that is there…
The Utopia of Reality: A Q+A with Paolo Rizzatto
Discover how Paolo Rizzatto’s profound design philosophy, shaped by mid-century Italy, is red…
Barovier&Toso: Over 700 Years of Italian Design Tradition
A history and interview of Murano glass lighting maker with over 700 years of tradition.
Piero Lissoni Has Some Thoughts on Form Versus Function
An interview with Lissoni to discover what still inspires the legendary designer, and how his Itali…
Best in Glass: The Heritage and Innovation of Vistosi
Vistosi is an Italian glassmaking company 500 years in the making. We go behind the designs in this…
Designer Sportsmanship: A Q+A with Marc Sadler
From studying industrial aesthetics to designing motorcycle pads and gelato machines, Marc Sadler i…
Adi Goodrich on the Meaning of Spatial Design and Creating Worlds from the Ground Up
Spatial designer Adi Goodrich on what inspires her design approach and how she runs her businesses …
The Icons Collection by Audo Copenhagen
Audo Copenhagen’s Icons collection showcases the brand’s Scandinavian roots and modern global outlo…
Now Sourcing: Custom and Made-to-Order Furniture
Custom and made-to-order furniture enables A+D professionals to curate spaces that resonate with s…
Q+A with Federico Palazzari, CEO of Nemo
Nemo Lighting CEO and designer Federico Palazzari discusses inspiration, integration and the sustai…
Get the Nook for Your Look
Maximize a small space’s potential with accent furniture to transform any corner into a fun a…
The Ultimate Guide to Accent Furniture
While full-time furniture like lounge chairs and dining sets have long held the spotlight, waiting …
Shari Francis: A Day in the Life
Follow along as Shari Francis talks about teaching the next generation of design students, connecti…
Women in Design Summit: The Business of Design
Watch prominent executives and curators in the design space during this discussion at the Women in …
Women in Design Summit: Designer Round Table
Join a luminary group of women for a candid round table chat on design topics.
California Modern Design: From Mid-Century to This Century
With elements of mid-century modern, minimalism and a bohemian touch, the California Modern style e…
Celebrating 60 Years of SONNEMAN
Highlights from the NYCxDesign 2023 event, Celebrating 60 Years of Design Innovation with Robert So…
Shari Francis on Discovering the Undiscovered Through Design
Educator and designer Shari Francis is constantly exploring new possibilities in the world of desig…
The EU’s ‘Right to Repair’ Law
The EU’s Right to Repair law is one of many ways the international design community is redefi…
Creating Light from Wood: A Q+A with Stickbulb
From its studio-showroom in New York City, Stickbulb is hard at work “making the most with th…
Heller is Leading Modern Design into the Modern Era with a New CEO, New Designs and NFTs
With John Edelman now at the helm, Heller continues to push the cutting edge of modern design cultu…
Inside Emeco House: Sustainability Meets Architectural Diversity
Nestled in the vibrant community of Venice, California, the Emeco House is an architectural gem tha…
Sustainability Stories
As the tide turns on throwaway culture and eco-friendliness is embraced, good design that’s b…
David Trubridge, Pioneer of Sustainable Design
Designer David Trubridge draws inspiration from our natural surroundings, traditional cultures and …
Around the Bend: A Q+A with Gaurav Nanda of Bend Goods
Bend Goods’ quirky metal furniture and furnishings bring a Palm Springs vibe in all the right ways.…
Pushing the Boundaries: The Designers Behind B&B Italia
Explore the bright minds behind one of the world’s best-loved luxury furniture brands, B&…
Authenticity in Design: Camaleonda, Le Bambole and Serie UP
Meet three iconic B&B Italia designs and the designers behind them: Mario Bellini and Gaetano …
A Tailored Approach with Shari Francis
Lumens Innovators Council member, principal designer of Brooklyn-based studio Dadapt and professor …
Live with Design Holding, S.P.A. CEO Daniel Lalonde
CEO of Design Holding Daniel Lalonde goes live with Lumens.
Connoisseur of Luxury: An Interview with Daniel Lalonde, CEO of Design Holding
The former CEO of Louis Vuitton North America, Ralph Lauren and current CEO of Design Holding, Dani…
On Matière Première: Samuel Lambert of Lambert & Fils
Led by founder and artistic director Samuel Lambert, the Montreal, Canada-based atelier is home to …
From Brooklyn to B-Corp: A Q+A with RBW
Friends and graduates of Rhode Island School of Design, Theo Richardson, Charles Brill and Alexande…
Anne Sage: A Day in the Life
Follow along as Lumens Innovators Council member Anne Sage reflects on the importance of bringing a…
The Creative Craftsmanship of Nani Marquina
Nani Marquina tells us more about her brand, its sustainability initiatives and what keeps her crea…
Lucie Koldova: Bohemian Rhapsody in Glass
Brokis’ design process is art director and designer Lucie Koldova shares her creative process, the …
At a Fork in the Road, Take Both Paths: Patricia Urquiola
A self-proclaimed eclectic, varied and diverse designer, Patricia Urquiola aspires to the highest s…
From Leaf to Light: Rosie Li Studio
An interview with Rosie Li, designer and owner of Rosie Li Studio.
A Q+A with Sandy Chilewich
Founder-designer Sandy Chilewich tells us about her innovations, inspirations and how she kept thin…
Thabisa Mjo on Melding Technology with Traditional Crafts and Building a Design Business in South Africa
An interview with Thabisa Mjo, owner and designer of Mash.T, a premier South African design studio.
Ray Eames: The Foremother of Good Design
Though rarely in the spotlight, Ray Eames was as strong a force in modern design as her partner Cha…
Martine Bedin: Founding Member of the Memphis Group
An interview with Memphis Group founding member Martine Bedin on the roots of the group and her per…
Componibili: Anna Castelli Ferrieri’s Revolutionary Bestseller
Designed by Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri, the Componibili storage collection made its …
Greta Grossman: The Face of Swedish Modernism
Discover Swedish modernist legend Greta Grossman’s influence on California Modern style and t…
Anne Sage on Finding a Balance, Keeping Cool and Creating Your Own Design Path
We caught up with Innovators Council member Anne Sage to hear her design journey.
The History of the Light Bulb
From Thomas Edison to LED, the light bulb has quite the story to tell.
The Innovators Council Predicts 2023’s Biggest Design Trends and More
The Lumens Innovators Council weighs in on 2023’s biggest interior design trends and 2022’s biggest…
A Q+A with Adrian Madlener, Curator of Originality Deconstructed
Lumens is proud to sponsor Originality Deconstructed by Be Original Americas.
The New LED Laws for 2023: Understanding the US Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs
The US ban on incandescent light bulbs: New laws in 2023 will restrict the sale of incandescent bul…
Walk-In to Anne Sage’s Modern Retreat
Lumens Innovators Council member Anne Sage shares her process when designing a walk-in closet that …
Bathroom Vanity Lighting Buyer’s Guide
More than any other room in the home, the bathroom requires lighting for specific functions that ar…
The Lumens Ledger Volume 3
We are excited to share the digital version of The Lumens Ledger Volume 3.
Alvin Wayne: A Day in the Life
Watch a day in the life of Lumens Innovators Council member Alvin Wayne, a New York City-based desi…
The Woman Behind the Brand: Florence Knoll
The lesser-told story of the female driving force behind one of America’s best-known mid-cent…
Best of 2022: The Year in Review of Our Top Trends + Exclusive Designs
From color stories and design movements that inspire outside-the-box thinking to iconic pieces that…
Designing a Modern Game Room
The hub for social bonding, competition among friends, unwinding with drinks and, most importantly,…
Alvin Wayne’s Recipe for a Decadent Dining Room
Lumens Innovators Council member Alvin Wayne, a New York City-based designer, shares his process wh…
Fritz Hansen: Celebrating 150 Years of Rational, Emotional Design
For 150 years, functionality, rationality and the courage to be emotional about design has led the …
The Lumens Ledger Volume 2
We are excited to share the digital version of The Lumens Ledger Volume 2. Click the link symbols below to be taken to the full versions of...
Nina Magon for Studio M: Lighting as Exquisite as Jewels
The first collaboration in Los Angeles-based Studio M’s new designer-focused program, Nina Magon sh…
The Heracleum Collection: Bertjan Pot’s Arborescent Design Continues to Branch Out
Go behind the design of Bertjan Pot’s Heracleum series for Dutch brand Moooi.
Alvin Wayne on Creating Authentic, Luxurious Design
Lumens Innovators Council member Alvin Wayne, a New York City-based designer, has made a business o…
A Q+A with Design Leadership Network Founder Peter Sallick
Design Leadership Network founder Peter Sallick explains his foundation’s impact on the desig…
Instagram Live with The Makers
Join us for a glimpse behind the scenes of Spanish design brands Vibia, Marset and Santa & Col…
Bending Light: Modern Luxury, Modern Crystal
Today, designers are using crystal in sleek, modern ways while still harnessing the unique luster p…
The Innovators Council Round Table
September 9, 2022 @ Los Angeles Round Table: Meet The Innovators Council Meet the inaugural members of the Lumens Innovators Council with a...
In Conversation: Tom Dixon + Mayer Rus
A special night celebrating design, starring Tom Dixon and moderated by West Coast Editor of Archit…
Two Decades of Design: Tom Dixon Studio
Obsessed with materiality and manufacturing, Tom Dixon Studio has captivated audiences all over the…
From the Archives to the Spotlight: The Masters Collection by NEMO
The Masters Collection from Nemo revives historic designs from legendary lighting designers like Le…
The Lumens Ledger Volume 1
We are excited to share the digital version of our first printing of The Lumens Ledger. Click the link symbols below to be taken to the...
Ib Kofod-Larsen: The Poetics of Balanced Design
Amongst the great creators of the Golden Age of Danish design lived Ib Kofod-Larsen, a man dedicate…
Biophilic Design: The Importance and Benefits of Surrounding Ourselves with Nature
Biophilic design makes the case that centuries of human interaction with nature has shaped our live…
The Evolution of the Task Lamp
Just past one hundred years old as we know them, the omnipresent task lamp has undergone quite the …
Introducing the Lumens Innovators Council
We are excited to announce a new initiative here at Lumens, bringing together the brightest minds i…
Northern Lights: See the Colorful Side of the Scandinavian Look
A vivid tapestry of colorful design elements hides beneath the neutral veneer of Scandinavian minim…
A Retrofuturespective: 20 Years of Tom Dixon Studio
From a funk band’s bass-playing backbone to designer extraordinaire, Tom Dixon has always been a bi…
A Q+A with Be Original Americas President, Sherri Simko
Dedicated to recognizing, preserving and investing in the future of authentic design, Be Original A…
Rug Buyer’s Guide
Our rug buyer’s guide will show you how to find the right rug size for the room, how to place it, d…
Lighting for Health, Mood and Well-being
Light can affect more than just mood. We’ll walk through important health considerations while plan…
How to Choose an Office Chair
As working from home becomes more of a modern lifestyle choice, finding the right office chair is k…
Designing a Healthy Home Office
Use these expert tips and tricks to assemble a home office that will charge and power your daily gr…
Emeco Navy Chair
Born of necessity and built to last, the iconic Emeco Navy Chair stands up to war, weather and the …
Mid-Century Modern Design
Even with a name rooted in a very specific era, mid-century modern is one of the most sought-after …
How to Mix and Match Your Dining Chairs and Table
A well-styled modern dining room doesn’t always come right out of the box. Mixing and matching furn…
Mischa Couvrette of hollis+morris
Mischa Couvrette of Toronto-based design studio hollis+morris talks about how he got started in des…
A Conversation with Jason Miller, Founder of Roll & Hill
Jason Miller, the founder of lighting company Roll & Hill, available exclusively at Lumens, ha…
Lighting for Aging Eyes
While aging eyes need two to five times as much lighting support than their younger selves, a smart…
The Making of a Wishbone Chair
Arguably the master of Danish chair design, Hans J. Wegner has a staggering 500 chair designs to hi…
The Bright Angle
Founded by Nick Moen as a pottery studio in Asheville, NC, The Bright Angle has launched a lighting…
Bertjan Pot
Bertjan Pot is a modern design luminary who likes to let his work speak for itself. Luckily we were…
Petite Friture Goes Big: A Conversation with Founder Amelie du Passage
Parisian brand Petite Friture was founded in 2009 by Amelie du Passage with the intent to “make goo…
Maximalism to the Max: Kelly Wearstler
Inspired by the fashions and gold-plated architecture of eras past, Kelly Wearstler juxtaposes mate…
Embracing Extravagance: The Age of Maximalist Design
Maximalist design—luxurious materials and textures, bold silhouettes with patterns and colors galor…
Queen of the Curve: An Interview with Zaha Hadid
An architect and designer with a foundational background in mathematics, Zaha Hadid’s designs range…
Understanding Color Rendering Index
CRI is the measurement of how light affects how you see color. Understanding the CRI in your bulbs …
