How did an outlaw weed farmer from Oklahoma become a medical-marijuana grower in California and produce hundreds of pounds of premium estate-grown cannabis in a sustainable and environmentally conscious facility? Take an insider’s tour of THC Design’s massive indoor marijuana garden in the heart of Los Angeles and see just what it takes to grow […]

Brooklyn design buffs will have plenty to do this month at a slew of local design shows that are part of NYCxDesign, an annual celebration of design organized by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and other city agencies. The celebration includes exhibitions, installations, trade shows, panels, product launches and open studios across the […]

If you’ve ever searched Amazon.com for something you wanted and then found yourself feeling like you’re being shunted toward things you aren’t entirely sure you want, you’re not alone. Fast Company’s Mark Wilson took that feeling to the next level, inviting a digital design studio to explore ways to make the Barron’s Next 50 company experience feel like a […]

“I consider work sacred,” Clayton Spencer, president of Bates College, said over coffee in London a few weeks ago. She wasn’t talking about her own job, though she clearly loves what she does. She was explaining her conviction that helping students find meaningful work should be an integral part of a liberal-arts education. “If you […]

GUANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2018 – Phase 2 of the 123rd China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), featuring kitchenware & tableware, general ceramics, household items, personal care products and pet products, has kicked off in Guangzhou. More than 3,600 companies across 6 sections are showcasing their latest products to buyers from across China and around the world. This year, […]

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Renaissance Hotels has experienced growth in its global portfolio and investment by its property owners in renovations around the world. Renaissance Paris Vendome Following the recent marquee opening of Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel, the brand will see more transformation in Paris, with the completion of this multimillion-dollar renovation this month. Designed by Didier Gomez, the 97-room hotel […]

Atlanta Design Festival, organized by MA! (May 26 – June 3, 2018) will present a program of architecture tours, as part of their nine-day festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Now in its twelfth year, this Festival has risen to become one of the nation’s leading events dedicated to showcasing world-class design, architecture and brands. MA!, the […]

Each week Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a chic barn house. Vaulted ceilings, open plans, exposed beams—barns offer all the elements needed for a home with character. “There is a history to barns that makes […]

In business, first impressions matter, and I’m not talking about your elevator pitch. It only takes a person 50 milliseconds (that’s 0.05 seconds) to form an opinion about your website. For some, this first impression of your website is the only impression they’ll ever form about your business. So, how do you make a good first impression — and make […]

TOKYO-Two of Mitsubishi Motors’ latest creations – the Eclipse Cross CUV and the GT-PHEV Concept – have received GOOD DESIGN™* awards from experts at The Chicago Athenaeum. The awards are an indication of the success of Mitsubishi Motors’ design renaissance, which include the face-lift for the Outlander, a string of acclaimed concept cars, and the all-new […]