Art & Design Writing

Selected art and design writing focused on interiors, architecture, visual culture, and creative work. These samples highlight editorial storytelling grounded in design expertise and cultural context.

Rimadesio Makes a Move to Miami With a New Flagship

A reported feature covering the opening of Rimadesio’s Miami flagship, exploring design, spatial storytelling, and the integration of hospitality and food-driven experiences in retail environments.

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Meet SUPERWOOD: Reengineered Timber That Can Outperform Steel

A reported feature on InventWood’s Superwood, a next-generation wood material engineered to be stronger than steel. The piece focuses on materials science, sustainability, and emerging applications in design and construction.

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Colby Murphy Discusses His Design Ethos and Creative Process

A reported interview with Colby Murphy, founder of Southloft, exploring parametric design, fabrication, and contemporary design practice.

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Stars Align at Sol Sanctuary at Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka

A reported feature on Aarunya Nature Resort’s Sol Sanctuary in Sri Lanka, exploring hospitality design, architecture, and the relationship between built space and landscape.

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Meet the 2025 Shaw Contract Design Awards Global Winners

A sponsored design feature created for Design Milk, blending brand storytelling with editorial voice and audience-focused content.

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SouthLoft’s Parametric Bench Blends Form, Function, and Durability

A reported feature exploring Southloft’s parametric bench, highlighting computational design, digital fabrication, and material innovation in contemporary commercial environments.

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Sonoma’s Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho’s Restaurant Design

A reported feature exploring the design of Jiun Ho’s Enclos restaurant in Sonoma, focusing on architecture, interiors, and the relationship between design and dining.

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Architecture Comes to Life in an Immersive German Installation

A reported feature exploring “Breathing Planet,” an immersive installation by White Mirror that blends art, technology, and sensory design.

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Inside the Avant-Garde Exhibition Bridging London & New York

A reported feature covering “Themes and Variations,” an avant-garde exhibition at Galerie 56, exploring contemporary art, curatorial vision, and conceptual experimentation.

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Stay in the Costa Rican Forest Canopy (Literally) at Nekajui

A reported feature on Nekajui’s treetop tents, exploring hospitality design, architecture, and immersive, nature-forward accommodations.

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Add a pop of art with these standout wallpapers

Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]

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The Davidoff Art Initiative brings much-needed support to the Caribbean

Sponsored content writing for the 2015 Art Basel Miami Beach magazine The history of Davidoff Cigars is intertwined with the lives of the Davidoff family. Zino Davidoff, founder Henri Davidoff’s son, was a visionary who took great care in the craftsmanship of cigars and was equally meticulous that his life be full of beautiful things. […]

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NetJets offers premium hospitality at Art Base in Miami Beach

Sponsored content writing in the 2015 Art Basel Miami Beach magazine NetJets’ philosophy is “total commitment to safety, security, and reliability”—and that applies to its presence at Art Basel in Miami Beach, as well. For 12 years, the private-jet company has provided art enthusiasts luxury transportation to the show as well as premium offerings throughout […]

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Douglas Elliman integrates real estate and the world of art

Sponsored content writing for the 2015 Art Basel Miami Beach magazine “Great buildings and great art go hand in hand,” says Roy Kim, Douglas Elliman’s chief creative officer for Florida and California. This sentiment is exactly why the company’s partnership with Art Basel in Miami Beach makes so much sense. As the country’s fourth-largest real […]

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Ultraluxe adventure options in Aspen

Lifestyle writing for the summer 2014 issue of Aspen Peak magazine Sleeping among the stars sounds peaceful, but when tent prep is involved, ti becomes decidedly less luxe. That’s where Aspen/Snowmass comes in: Set atop the Elk Camp gondola, the glamorous camping adventure-known as glamping-provides a haute way to enjoy the wild. Read the full […]

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Art Basel Miami Beach partner UBS gives back to the community

Art writing for the 2013 issue of Art Basel Miami Beach A sponsored content article, this piece on the selection of UBS Art Collection for Art Basel Miami Beach in 2013 highlights how the company partners with local arts programs to help young artists gain career skills and exposure. Click here to view the magazine […]

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Bring the indoors to exterior home features for summer and fall

Lifestyle writing for the 2013 summer/fall issue of Aspen Peak magazine I spoke with local real estate agents and architects to see what the outdoor entertaining trends would be for the season in Aspen homes. Additionally, I highlighted an alfresco kitchen created by an Aspen-based interior designer that features pieces by Frank Gehry and Design […]

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Lawn design by style and price: An infographic

Home & design writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics While I was a freelance editorial assistant, I researched and wrote an infographic on lawn designs to accompany an article written by one of the senior editors in the print issue. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.

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Piano man: A local professor on his love of classical music

Art writing in the Mar. 4, 2010 issue of Vox magazine Peter Miyamoto is an athlete. You’d never guess it, but when he sits down at the 88 black and white keys of the grand piano, he exudes energy and strength. He sways with the music. His fingers fly over the keys. “His little finger […]

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The founder of By Clever Design adds color to local businesses

Art & Design writing in the Feb. 18, 2010 issue of Vox magazine Jim Dodson liked art, but he hated drawing. When he discovered graphic design at technical school, he knew he had found the type of art for him. “Bells went off like — that’s it,” Dodson says. “That’s my passion. That’s what I […]

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