by Alissa Ponchione | May 8, 2026 | News
Wednesday’s conference sessions delved into how hospitality’s many facets come together to create an unforgettable guest experience. From sensory branding to legacy renovations, site-specific wellness, and the rise of private-club thinking, day two of HD Expo explored...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 1, 2026 | News
Nike debuts a design-forward Air Lab in Milan, the ultra-wealthy pull back on art buying, and a sound-healing dome redefines wellness. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Nike opens Milan Air Lab Amid a flurry of pop-ups and temporary installations for...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 1, 2026 | News
The winner of the eight annual HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition is Junghyun Shin of the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, for the design of the Cove lounge chair. The chair balances elegance and comfort through a sculpted walnut frame and a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 5, 2026 | News
Hospitality Design (HD) is joining forces with West Elm to present the eighth annual HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition. This year, West Elm is looking for a lounge chair intended for hospitality and commercial spaces. The lounge chair should reflect the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 27, 2026 | News
Gen Z has an analog awakening, Jean-Georges’ Tin Building closes, and Airbnb wants you to live out your “Heated Rivalry” fantasies. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Airbnb is coming to the cottage The site of the spicy...
