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.
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.
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 …
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Mischa Couvrette of hollis+morris
Mischa Couvrette of Toronto-based design studio hollis+morris talks about how he got started in des…
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…
Smart Fan Buyer’s Guide
Smart Fans help lower energy costs related to running heating and air conditioning with sophisticat…
Designing a Modern Outdoor Room
Whether it’s a refresh or a complete backyard transformation, here are five important tips fr…
A Q+A with Scott Richler of Gabriel Scott
We caught up with Scott Richler, co-founder of Gabriel Scott, to talk design process, cuboctahedron…
Lighting the Way: A Q+A with Robert Sonneman
For more than six decades, New York City-based lighting designer Robert Sonneman has been at the fo…
American Glamour: A Q+A with Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s designs blend a highbrow sense of humor and irony with colorful, contemporary styl…
A Glimpse Inside the Enchanting World of Marcel Wanders
With a portfolio that spans everything from provocative lighting and bold furniture designs to surr…
Nina Masó of Santa & Cole
An interview with Santa & Cole co-founder Nina Masó on the Barcelona-based “…small indep…
How to Design an Eco-Friendly Home
As culture trends towards sustainability, designing an eco-friendly home is more than popular: It’s…
Ramón Esteve + Harmonious Design
Ramón Esteve finds the design process to be just as important as the end result—without the experie…
From Tam Tam to Discoco: How Marset Designs Come to Life
What began as a foundry in 1942 transformed into Marset Illuminación in 1965, and for the last half…
Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Full of elegance and panache, Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Hollywood-esque style doesn’t come as a su…
ANDlight
In 2013, three Vancouver, British Columbia–based designers—Matt Davis, Caine Heintzman, and Lukas P…
Sourcing Ceiling Fans
Sourcing ceiling fans comes with a number of considerations, from ensuring the right size for prope…
KDLN
Known for its sculptural lighting designs, KDLN collaborates with designers to create fixtures that…
Outdoor Stair Lighting Ideas
The top priorities when choosing step-lighting for outdoor stairs are safety and weather resistance…
Kuzco New York City Studio
Lead Designer Ryan Pauly established the Kuzco New York City Studio in the heart of the Garment Dis…
Recessed Lighting Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to choose recessed lighting that will fit your design goals with all you need to know abo…
How to Choose the Best Under Cabinet Lighting: A Complete Guide
In kitchens, crafts rooms and elsewhere, general lighting can only go so far. Under cabinet lightin…
Bover: A Wonderful Coincidence
In the heart of Spain’s creative community, Joana Bover and her talented team bring the Bover brand…
Renaissance Radical: Designer Michele De Lucchi
Designing for brands like Artemide and through his own studio, Produzione Privata, Michele de Lucch…
Ernesto Gismondi: A Retrospective
Ernesto Gismondi was the founder of the pioneering Artemide Group. His legacy brought iconic design…
Celebrating Lilly Reich, Co-Designer of the Barcelona Chair
Bauhaus master Lilly Reich was even more influential than we thought: The design powerhouse has rec…
Philippe Starck’s Best Designs
Discover our 20 top designs from Philippe Starck, the world-renowned figure whose collaborations wi…
How to Light a Small Bathroom
When installing lighting in small bathrooms, it is important to create a lighting arrangement that …
New + Exclusive: Raimond II Dome Pendant from Moooi
A design from Raimond Puts and Tis Ernst, lighting brand Moooi launches the Raimond II Dome, availa…
How Much CFM Airflow Do You Need? A Guide for Ceiling Fans
CFM stands for cubic feet per minute and tells you how much air a fan moves. This is measured by th…
Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting
Electrifying Design was the first-of-its-kind exhibition showcasing the art and science of lighting…
Not-So-Basic Black
Timeless and trendy at once, black is here to stay. Discover interior design tips and trick to inco…
An Aesthetic Revival: The VL Series for Louis Poulsen
Take a look at the LED update of Vilhelm Lauritzen’s VL Series for Louis Poulsen, originally …
FLOS: Icons + Innovations
Exploring the history of iconic lighting brand, FLOS, by highlighting some of its iconic designs fr…
Louis Poulsen’s Modern Spin on History: PH Septima
Louis Poulsen’s designs are tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. Every deta…
Multifunctional Bedside Reading Lighting
Whether having a USB port for device charging, a shelf for extra storage, or ambient glow while rea…
Sourcing Outdoor Lighting
Explore the key outdoor lighting guidelines for landscape and accent lighting to consider when appr…
Gan Rugs
Creative director Mapi Millet and featured designer Charlotte Lancelot
give us an inside look into …
Snoopy Table Lamp: An Old Dog Learns Some New Tricks
Exploring the design inspiration and innovation that went into the creation of Achille and Pier Gia…
