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Design School
Even the most passionate design devotees (or routinely hired professionals) have some gaps in their knowledge of terminology and technique. We tapped designers, historians, and manufacturers to share their expertise on a few of the basics. Consider these pages your (unboring) textbook.
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Everything to Know About Scale and Proportion in Design
And how to achieve it.
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More Lessons from the Experts
25 Iconic Interior Designers You Should Know
Consider them the grandparents of today's design world.
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How to Decolonize Your Design Knowledge
There's a clear slant in most design education.
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How the Legacies of Iconic Interior Designers Are Being Preserved—and Adapted—Over Time
Design greats like Dorothy Draper, Sister Parish, and Tony Duquette are still as influential as ever.
What's To Come in Season One
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Coming Soon to Design School
Jamie Drake, Rayman Boozer, Alexa Hampton, Gil Schafer, and Bunny Williams share their best advice.