It’s easy, for me at least, to be cynical about the state of design. Our visual environment can feel bland, everything from brands to buildings homogenized around similar styles. The ever-impending AI ...

Design is in a moment of crisis. The dominant forms of practice, from design thinking to human-centered design, are being called into question as the pressing issues facing the planet are forcing the ...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If you’re enchanted by architecture, captivated by design, or you find joy somewhere in between, chances are ...

From Edith Wharton’s treatise on décor to a portrait of 1990s Tokyo, the books that designers return to again and again for inspiration. By Catherine Hong In our very online era, design trends seem to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wes Anderson’s meticulously curated worlds are heading ...

Looking for design inspiration? With the ubiquitousness of online interior-design sources, it’s easy to comb through, say, thousands of wallpaper options in just a few minutes, but it can also be the ...

Which graphic design books are best? Graphic design is the art and science of combining text and graphics to project ideas and experiences. Good graphic design uses color, form, line, shape, size, ...

The marks and scars of difficult work underpin four new design books. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our Design special section about new interpretations of antique design styles. Some forms ...