Designer D.B. Kim, now directing hospitality interiors for Wanda Group in Beijing, reflects on his work
Aug 05, 2015 • ProfilesEditor in Chief John Czarnecki visited Kim in Beijing and Shanghai, and interviewed him about his experience with Wanda Group.
2015 Legend: David Mourning
Jan 28, 2015 • ProfilesBy defining best business practices in the commercial design profession today, the founder of IA Interior Architects is a legend.
2015 Designer of the Year: Martin Lesjak
Jan 28, 2015 • ProfilesAn architect and his firm of Austrian design innovators craft beautiful interiors and products.
A Steward of History
Jun 19, 2014 • ProfilesMark Wagner, the project architect for the National September 11 Memorial Museum, spent months on site at Ground Zero, saving more than 1,000 artifacts.
2014 Designer of the Year: Krista Ninivaggi
Jan 25, 2014 • Interiors Awards2014 Designer of the Year: Krista Ninivaggi
David Adjaye discusses The Washington Collection he designed for Knoll
Dec 02, 2013 • ProfilesAdjaye is known for his architecture of poetic forms.
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In the Spotlight: Jessica Helgerson
Oct 10, 2013 • ProfilesFounder of the Portland, Oregon-based eponymous practice, Jessica Helgerson has more than fifteen years experience designing residential and commercial interiors.
2013 Legend: Michael Graves
Jan 25, 2013 • Interiors AwardsIn recognition of a lifetime of achievement, Contract names this architect and designer as the 2013 Legend
2013 Designer of the Year: Joey Shimoda
Jan 25, 2013 • Interiors AwardsJoey Shimoda is named Contract Magazine's Designer of the Year
Blacksheep's Jo Samson and Tim Mutton In the Spotlight
Apr 10, 2012 • ProfilesFounding designers of hot new British firm explain how they reach client-specific design solutions
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Randy Fiser, ASID EVP/CEO
Mar 14, 2012 • ProfilesRandy Fiser began as the new executive vice president and chief executive officer in February, succeeding Michael Alin who served in the role for more than 20 years
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Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Michael Murphy and Alan Ricks
Jan 31, 2012 • ProfilesThe 2012 Designers of the Year Michael Murphy and Alan Ricks founded MASS Design Group to engage in deeply meaningful projects with organizations and partners also committed to the same ideals.
2012 Designer of the Year: MASS Design Group
Jan 27, 2012 • Public Interest DesignMASS Design Group is named Contract Magazine's Designer of the Year.
2012 Legend: Carl Magnusson
Jan 27, 2012 • Interiors AwardsIn recognition of a lifetime of achievement, Contract recognizes this product design impresario as the 2012 Legend.
Designer Perspectives: Johnson Chou, Johnson Chou, Inc.
Jan 09, 2012 • ProfilesJohnson Chou is the founder of Johnson Chou, Inc., in Toronto, Canada
Perspectives: David Watkins, WHR Architects
Oct 18, 2011 • ProfilesDavid Watkins, FAIA, Chairman and Founding Principal of WHR Architects, Houston
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Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Steven M. Davis, Designer of the National September 11 Memorial Museum
Oct 05, 2011 • ProfilesContract Editor in Chief John Czarnecki toured the National September 11 Memorial Museum construction site in August, and asked Davis about the design of the museum, which is scheduled to open September 11, 2012
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Timothy Bass, Bass Studio Architects
Oct 03, 2011 • ProfilesBass Studio Architects's founder discusses how wanting to be a mechanic led him to architecture, his love of Peruvian food, and how less is ultimately more when it comes to materials
The Link Between Social Responsibility and Sustainable Design: A Q&A with Perkins+Will's Eileen Jones
Sep 22, 2011 • ProfilesThe Perkins+Will Branded Environments principal and national discipline leader shares how designers can adopt a holistic view of sustainability to create lasting impact
Beyond Delivering Aesthetics: Interview with Hospitality Designer Tony Chi
Sep 14, 2011 • ProfilesThe founder and principal of tonychi and associates speaks at the Hospitality Design Boutique show on the evolving market and challenges designers to create experiences
Designer Perspectives: Making the Switch to a Design Career
Sep 01, 2011 • ProfilesFormer Wall Street businessman Jonathan Partridge took the bull by the horns to follow his passion for design and establish his own firm
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Interior Designer Nicole Hollis
Aug 29, 2011 • ProfilesNicole Hollis, designer of the Ruti boutique, has developed a portfolio of beautiful commercial, restaurant, retail, and residential interiors since beginning her eponymous firm in San Francisco less than a decade ago.
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Designer Perspectives: Strategies to Manage Global Design Teams
Aug 18, 2011 • ProfilesJoan Blumenfeld, interior design leader for Perkins+Will's New York office, speaks about the challenges in coordinating design teams on an international level
Designer Perspectives: Todd Bracher, Todd Bracher Studio
Jul 21, 2011 • ProfilesThe Brooklyn, New York-based designer, responsible for the newly introduced The Music Project from Shaw Contract Group and the Nest Chairs and Satellite Table from HBF, shares his views on design
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Lauren Rottet, FAIA, IIDA
Jul 06, 2011 • ProfilesThe founding principal of Rottet Studio is the first woman to be inducted into both the IIDA College of Fellows and the AIA College of Fellows
Designer Perspectives: Julie Eizenberg, AIA, Principal, Koning Eizenberg Architecture
Jun 27, 2011 • ProfilesThe Santa Monica, California–based designer shares some of her career inspirations and A&D experiences
Designer Perspectives: David Fox, Founder of David Fox Design
Jun 09, 2011 • ProfilesIt's not everyday that a once teenage graffiti artist grows into an up-and-coming, award-winning designer with a collection debuting at NeoCon®
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Designer Perspectives: Juliette Lam and Tom Polucci, HOK, New York
May 05, 2011 • ProfilesThe HOK, New York interiors practice leaders took a few moments with Contract to divulge their goals for the firm, their history of success, and some inspirational words
Perspectives: Alexandra Champalimaud
May 02, 2011 • ProfilesAlexandra Champalimaud, President & Principal Designer, Champalimaud Design, New York
Designer Perspectives: Werner Aisslinger
Apr 14, 2011 • ProfilesThe Berlin-based furniture designer shares on his new mobile energy storage unit design, launched at the 2011 Salone Internazionale del Mobile
Designer Perspectives: Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier
Apr 11, 2011 • ProfilesQ&A with Paris-based firm Gilles & Boissier founders who are making a name for themselves with their inspiring and bold restaurant interior designs
Designer Perspectives: Denny Gerdeman, Chute Gerdeman Retail
Mar 31, 2011 • ProfilesThe principal and co-founder is honored with the prestigious Markopoulos Award from DDI magazine
Perspectives: Steve Dumez, Design Director Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Mar 21, 2011 • ProfilesSteve Dumez, FAIA, is the design director at Eskew+Dumez+Ripple in New Orleans
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Susan Doban and Jason Gorsline of Doban Architecture and Think Fabricate
Mar 01, 2011 • ProfilesQ&A with Susan G. Doban, AIA, CEO of Doban Architecture and multidisciplinary design studio Think Fabricate, and Jason Gorsline, design director and partner of Think Fabricate
Designer Perspectives: Michael Alin, Hon. FASID, Executive Director, ASID
Feb 23, 2011 • ProfilesThe industry veteran shares his experience, industry expertise, and retirement plans
Designer Perspectives: Toby Barratt, Pamela Goddard, and Nik Rust, Founders of Propellor Design
Feb 16, 2011 • ProfilesThe edgy threesome behind Vancouver-based Propellor Design share their first memories of design
Meet the Minds Behind Restaurant Design: Q&A with Riscala Agnese Design Group
Feb 02, 2011 • HospitalityRiscala Agnese Design Group principals Fadi Riscala and Michelle Agnese talk about their new Food Network series, the secret to a successful partnership, and advantages of being constantly curious.
Designer Perspectives: PAVE's 2010 Student Design Competition Winner Pochu Ho
Jan 19, 2011 • ProfilesAn interview with the FIT interior design major reveals insight into this young designer's goals
Designer Perspectives: Dina A. Griffin, President, Interactive Design, Inc.
Jan 12, 2011 • ProfilesThe successful minority architect speaks to the importance of mentoring in A&D
Perspectives: Anurag Nema, nemaworkshop
Dec 27, 2010 • ProfilesAnurag Nema nemaworkshop, founder New York
Designer Perspectives: Alan Chimacoff, Principal, ikon.5 architects
Dec 15, 2010 • ProfilesA Q&A with the accomplished architect, A&D educator, and photographer reveals the inspiration behind the "abstract.hyphen.realities" exhibition on display at the FXFOWLE Gallery in New York City.
Designer Perspectives: Lisa Pope-Westerman, Gensler, Houston
Nov 24, 2010 • ProfilesIn between working on projects still too confidential to talk about, the Gensler design director sounds off on hospitality as a way of life, a supportive mother, and the importance of staying true to yourself.
Designer Perspectives: Brian Milburn, Milburn Group
Nov 10, 2010 • ProfilesMilburn Group founder Brian Milburn shares his passion for design in a Q&A with Contact magazine.
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Design Perspectives: Vincent Grégoire of NellyRodi
Oct 28, 2010 • ProfilesAs the Lifestyle Department director of NelliRodi, Vincent Grégoire holds a definitive view of design—that design should aim to improve everything.
Designer Perspectives: Gyo Obata, HOK
Oct 20, 2010 • ProfilesThe founding partner of HOK divulges on his new book, "Gyo Obata: Architect| Clients| Reflections" and shares his perspective on design.
Perspectives: Scott Wilson, MINIMAL
Oct 18, 2010 • ProfilesScott Wilson, MINIMAL, Founder + Principal, Chicago and Portland
Designer Perspectives: Gordon Chong, W. Mike Martins, and Robert Brandt
Oct 13, 2010 • ProfilesThe authors of "Design Informed: Driving Innovation with Evidence-Based Design" open up on the influences and challenges behind their new book title.
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with John Cary, CEO of Next American City
Oct 07, 2010 • ProfilesContract speaks with John Cary, president & CEO of Next American City and co-recipient of our 2009 Designer of the Year Award, about his experience as editor of "The Power of Pro Bono"
Designer Perspecticves: Richard McCormack
Sep 29, 2010 • ProfilesRichard McCormack, Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Richard McCormack Design, talks about his newest projects, the industry, what works, and what's next.
Designer Perspectives: Gianfranco Zaccai
Sep 23, 2010 • HealthcareThe designer of Herman Miller Healthcare's Compass™ System shares his inspirations behind the project.
Perspectives: Lionel Ohayon, ICRAVE
Sep 20, 2010 • ProfilesLionel Ohayon, ICRAVE, founder, New York
Designer Perspectives: Chia-Hui Wang, 2010 AAHID/Nurture Graduate Research Fellowship Winner
Sep 15, 2010 • HealthcareAlthough Wang is still pursuing her doctorate in design, she's making quite a stir in healthcare design research.
Designer Perspectives: Peter Bohlin, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Sep 08, 2010 • ProfilesThe "Nature of Circumstance" author and founding principal of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson discusses his book, career, and design beliefs.
Designer Perspectives: William Pedersen, Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects
Sep 01, 2010 • ProfilesA Q&A with the winner of the CTBUH 2010 Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award. Here, Pedersen shares his insights on the recent recognition, his career, and the importance of tall building architecture on communities.
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Designer Perspectives: Kasper Salto, Furniture Designer for Fritz Hansen
Aug 25, 2010 • ProfilesThe creative mind behind Fritz Hansen's successful NAP™ series gets up close and personal with Contract magazine.
Designer Perspectives: John Rinek, RINEKWALL Wallcoverings for Designtex
Aug 19, 2010 • ProfilesThis young designer, who holds a passion for travel and photography, clearly brings a unique artistic eye to the interior design field.
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Patrick de Louwere and Bart Eijking, Studio Lawrence
Aug 13, 2010 • Profiles40 Under 40 Award winners Patrick de Louwere and Bart Eijking may be still in the green of their design career, but these up and coming designers have become quite the dynamic Dutch duo.
Designer Perspectives: Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu, Solid Objectives
Aug 04, 2010 • ProfilesThe 2010 Young Architects Award winners share their thoughts on their work, inspiration, and success.
Designer Perspectives: Stephan Jaklitsch, AIA
Aug 03, 2010 • ProfilesThe principal of Stephan Jaklitsch Architects, New York, shares some insight into his successful career and future plans.
Designer Perspectives: Up Close with Architect Curtis Fentress
Jul 28, 2010 • ProfilesThe Thomas Jefferson Award recipient shares his thoughts on design and public architecture.
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Designer Perspectives: Catching Up with Lawrence Scarpa, Pugh+Scarpa Architects
Jul 21, 2010 • ProfilesA Q&A with Lawrence Scarpa, principal for Pugh+Scarpa, divulges on winning the 2010 National American Institute Firm Award, the firm's latest honor.
Designer Perspectives: A Relationship Guide for Clients and Architects
Jul 15, 2010 • ProfilesArchitects and "Design through Dialogue: A Guide for Clients and Architects" authors Teresa von Sommaruga Howard and Karen Franck share some of their practical A&D business advice.
Designer Perspectives: The Relationship Between Light, Color, and Sound
Jul 08, 2010 • ProfilesA Q&A with architects and "Light Color Sound" authors Alejandro Bahamón and Ana María Álvarez.
Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, co-founders of Antenna Design New York
Jul 05, 2010 • ProfilesMasamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, co-founders of Antenna Design New York
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Karim Rashid
Jun 23, 2010 • ProfilesThe celebrated designer shares his thoughts on inspiration, his definition of design trends, and tips for up-and-coming designers.
Designer Perspectives: Future Corporate Design Trends
May 19, 2010 • ProfilesA Q&A with M Moser design director Bill Bouchey to discuss his goals and design aspirations, as well as the current trends in corporate design.
Design Perspectives: Brad Stewart
May 05, 2010 • ProfilesHera Lighting exec sheds light on how LEDs can contribute to LEED certification.
Designer Perspectives: Christian Hogue Dishes on Marketing Strategies for Solo Architects and Small Firms
Apr 26, 2010 • ProfilesAuthor of the recently released The Profitable Architect speaks about the ways in which architects can promote their own style and optimize profit.
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Industry Icon Perspectives: Looking Back 50 Years in Design
Apr 15, 2010 • ProfilesTen iconic design practitioners weigh in on how the industry has changed over the last 50 years.
Designer Perspectives: John Pomp
Apr 07, 2010 • ProfilesFrom glass-blown decanters to pendant lighting, this glassblower creates designs that are one-of-a-kind works of art.
Perspectives: Hilda Longinotti
Mar 31, 2010 • ProfilesContract speaks with Hilda Longinotti to learn more about her experiences in the design industry.
Profile Snapshot: Mike Butler
Mar 22, 2010 • ProfilesThe architectural photographer brings his own understanding of lighting and composition to architectural photography.
Perspectives Snap Shot: Edward Addeo
Mar 04, 2010 • ProfilesContract speaks with the architectural photographer to learn more about the inspirations behind his breath-taking work.
Retail's 'Blooming' in Dubai: Q&A with Callison's Tom Herndon
Feb 26, 2010 • RetailCallison RYA Studio principal discusses Bloomingdale's recent store debut in Dubai.
Mega-Hospitals: Q&A with Health Facilities Planner Don McKahan
Feb 17, 2010 • HealthcareAddressing trends and challenges in designing a groundbreaking healthcare facility
Meet the Minds Behind Restaurant Design: Stephanie Goto
Jan 26, 2010 • HospitalityStephanie Goto, founder of New York-based Stephanie Goto Design Group, loves restaurants, everything about them.
Legend Award Winner 2010: Arthur Gensler
Jan 10, 2010 • Public Interest DesignArt Gensler, collaborator in chief, is a constellation's shining star.
Perspectives: Pablo Pardo
Oct 12, 2009 • ProfilesQ&A with Venezuelan-born industrial designer Pablo Pardo
Perspectives: Arik Levy
Aug 10, 2009 • ProfilesArik Levy was born in Tel Aviv and is an artist and industrial designer
Life is a Circus: David Rockwell Interviews Lyn Heward
Jul 17, 2009 • ProfilesDavid Rockwell catches up with Cirque's creative director and consultant
Perspectives: Verda Alexander and Primo Orpilla
May 15, 2009 • ProfilesVerda Alexander and Primo Orpilla, Principals, Studio o+a, San Francisco
Perspectives: Tom Sargent
Apr 14, 2009 • ProfilesTom Sargent, Principal, Equity Community Builders, San Francisco
Design Perspectives: Jordan Mozer
Mar 16, 2009 • ProfilesCatching up with Jordan Mozer, President, Mozer and Associates, Ltd.