This is Convo By Design, and we're talking about diversity in the design world. I and other designers, Gail Davis, Sharon Lee, KD Reid, and Edel Legaspi spoke on a panel to put light on neglected stories and give those who have traditionally underserved a voice.

The pros and cons of customization. Do you want to acquire unique furniture but have some reservations? If you have special style requirements and are unable to find the precise designs in prepared furniture, custom-made furniture might be a realistic solution, but it also has its drawbacks. Before you decide, consider watching the video below our panel of experts listing the advantages and disadvantages of custom-made furniture.

Sometimes what starts out as an innocent desire to collect things we like can turn into the feeling of being suffocated by that same stuff. Other times, the need to obtain more is a thirst that can’t be quenched no matter how much you drink. Speaking as a recovered obsessive collector, I can tell you there is a way to tame your collecting habits and still find joy. My book collection was rapidly expanding and becoming unmanageable. I teamed up with Allmodern to get organized

Design on a Dime, founded in 2004 by Designer James Huniford, challenges interior designers to create unique room vignettes curated with donated merchandise from well-known home decor brands and artists. All merchandise in these one-of-a-kind rooms is then sold at charitable prices to design-savvy attendees. Since its inception, the event has raised over $20 million to support Housing Works' mission to end AIDS and homelessness. Shopping has commenced! I'm happy to finally pr