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The Illusion of Luxury: A design series on illu...
Why Everything Is Designed to Look Real, Not Be RealWe’re living in a world obsessed with the illusion of luxury. Perfectly curated feeds, impeccably staged homes, products engineered to look...
The Illusion of Luxury: A design series on illu...
Why Everything Is Designed to Look Real, Not Be RealWe’re living in a world obsessed with the illusion of luxury. Perfectly curated feeds, impeccably staged homes, products engineered to look...
If Everything Is "Elevated," Nothing Is
Design loves its buzzwords — “elevated,” “curated,” “intentional,” “artisanal.”They drift through captions, press releases and showroom signage like a thin veneer covering the absence of detail… like slapping wood-grain contact...
If Everything Is "Elevated," Nothing Is
Design loves its buzzwords — “elevated,” “curated,” “intentional,” “artisanal.”They drift through captions, press releases and showroom signage like a thin veneer covering the absence of detail… like slapping wood-grain contact...
Design Isn’t in Retreat — It’s in Revolt.
While much of the industry is treating “economic headwinds” as an excuse for sameness, true design thrives because of constraint — not in spite of it. In this op-ed, Leigh...
Design Isn’t in Retreat — It’s in Revolt.
While much of the industry is treating “economic headwinds” as an excuse for sameness, true design thrives because of constraint — not in spite of it. In this op-ed, Leigh...
Simplicity by Design, Not by Slogan
When did furniture start sounding the same? A look at why real innovation means more than marketing — and what truly sets design apart.
Simplicity by Design, Not by Slogan
When did furniture start sounding the same? A look at why real innovation means more than marketing — and what truly sets design apart.
Is a New Color Palette Really Innovation?
How in 2025 is a new color palette considered innovation? Trends are loud, flashy and fleeting — real innovation is quieter, more meaningful. At The Farm Mechanic, we define innovation...
Is a New Color Palette Really Innovation?
How in 2025 is a new color palette considered innovation? Trends are loud, flashy and fleeting — real innovation is quieter, more meaningful. At The Farm Mechanic, we define innovation...