T/design

  1. Got an Idea for a Toy? Toymakers Want to Hear From You. Business, May 4

    Companies like Lego and Mattel have divisions that seek out design concepts directly from collectors and other highly dedicated fan bases.

  2. They Found a Rare Species in the Wild: An Original Bolt-Together House Real Estate, May 3

    The tiny cabin, one of the few extant examples of a popular 1970s design, had no heat or toilet. But it was theirs for $85,000.

  3. A 1970s Office Building’s New Life as a Rental Real Estate, May 3

    Pearl House, at 160 Water Street, is designed to bring personality to its neighborhood — whether you think that’s FiDi or the Seaport.

  4. Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Nostalgic Beach Supplies, Egg Cups and More T Style, May 2

    The whimsical housewares and artisanal tools that T Magazine’s editors and contributors are eyeing for our maternal figures.

  5. What to See in New York During a Month-Long Celebration of Design Special Sections, May 1

    These are the highlights of what to do and where to go in May if you’re interested in design topics.

  6. The House That Once Embarrassed Them Is Now a Showplace Real Estate, April 30

    “Their disdain for this house,” the designer said, “was a green light to give it a whole new life.”

  7. Judd or Dud: Can You Tell the Difference? Real Estate, April 29

    It’s not that easy to tell fake Donald Judd furniture from the real thing. See if you can do a better job than Kim Kardashian.

  8. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Is the Place to Go for Inventive Pastries and Fresh Bread T Style, April 25

    Plus: a vase designed by Alice Waters, sculptures made from recycled CDs and more recommendations from T Magazine.

  9. How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden? Real Estate, April 24

    Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”

  10. Reincarnating a Treasured Design Store in Minneapolis Special Sections, April 23

    The Walker Art Center looks to the past to bring back its long-admired flair for modern design and contemporary art.

  11. One Walk-in Shower Is as Good as Any Other, Right? Wrong. Real Estate, April 23

    Here’s how to make your morning shower more luxurious.

  12. You Can Sit There. Really. Special Sections, April 23

    At the Denver Art Museum, a furniture exhibition lets visitors experience museum fare as more than just pretty objects.

  13. As Museums’ Missions Expand, So Too Does Their Physical Space Special Sections, April 23

    Creative approaches to landscaping and a post-pandemic interest in outdoor activities are driving institutions to make better use of their grounds.

  14. Phyllis Pressman, Luxury Superstore Matriarch, Is Dead at 95 Obits, April 22

    She started working at Barneys to be closer to her husband. Then, she became the architect of the Chelsea Passage, the home goods bazaar that helped make it an enticing destination.

  15. The 10 Best Things We Saw at Salone del Mobile T Style, April 19

    From an exhibition in a 1940s-era Modernist house to a blood-red sofa, the highlights of Milan’s annual design fair.

  16. Can You Build a House Out of Paper? Shigeru Ban Says Yes. Real Estate, April 19

    A new version of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s Paper Log House is on display at the Glass House in New Canaan, Conn.

  17. What 80 Artists, Musicians and Writers Are Starting Right Now Interactive, April 18

    Boots Riley, Earl Sweatshirt, Jennifer Egan, Amaarae and more tell us about their new projects.

  18. Applications Open! The New York Times Illustration Portfolio Review Culture, April 17

    We’re inviting illustrators from around the world to share their work with art directors from The New York Times. Apply by June 21, 2024.

  19. In Milan, a Party With T-Shaped Ice Cubes, Balloons and Pasta T Style, April 16

    To toast the Salone del Mobile and the 20th anniversary of T Magazine, the designer Ramdane Touhami transformed the Villa Necchi Campiglio into an ode to the letter T.

  20. Take a Tour of T’s Salone del Mobile Party With Ramdane Touhami T Style, April 16

    The designer shows off the mirrored installation and T-shaped desserts he dreamed up for the annual celebration.

  21. An Upper West Side Home With Wallpaper Murals and Terrazzo Everywhere Real Estate, April 16

    “We were pushing it,” the architect said of the design, which includes a hidden playroom and a soaking tub where you wouldn’t expect it.

  22. At Milan Design Week, the Power Is Often in the Collection Special Sections, April 15

    The annual festival of furnishings and household objects allows for expressing ideas through design.

  23. Making Art From the Unexpected at Milan Design Week Special Sections, April 15

    Designers are showing off some of their latest works at the annual festival of furnishings and household objects.

  24. Taking a Moment to Lounge at Milan Design Week Special Sections, April 15

    You can always see where you would like to sit at the annual festival of furnishings and household objects.

  25. At Milan Design Week, a Smorgasbord of Tables and Table Toppers Special Sections, April 14

    The annual festival of furnishings and household objects features a variety of items that can be turned into tables.

  26. S’mores Kits? Saunas? Short-Term Rental Hosts Scramble to Stand Out. Real Estate, April 14

    More hosts are fighting over guests, driving down prices and forcing the hosts to find creative ways to entice renters.

  27. Roberto Cavalli, Designer Who Celebrated Excess, Dies at 83 Obits, April 12

    From the mid-1990s onward he was one of the biggest names in fashion, with stores around the world and celebrity admirers like Lenny Kravitz and Cindy Crawford.

  28. How to Create a Home Bar: Jessica Schuster’s Dos and Don’ts Interactive, April 12

    Interior designer Jessica Schuster offers advice on how to set up a home bar.

  29. There’s More to a Home Bar Than Liquor. Here’s What Else You Need. Real Estate, April 12

    An artful display tells your guests you care about them — and it’s easier to create than you may think.

  30. Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk Style, April 11

    Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers.

  31. A Historian Makes Peace With Her Own History Real Estate, April 9

    It took Doris Kearns Goodwin a while to adjust to leaving the Concord, Mass., farmhouse she shared with her husband. But Boston has its compensations.

  32. La nueva muestra del MoMa ubica a América Latina en la modernidad del siglo XX En español, April 7

    Una nueva exposición del MoMA analiza el diseño de seis países entre 1940 y 1980. Varias sillas hermosas cuentan la historia.

  33. As Office Workers Make Their Return, So Does the Lowly Cubicle Business, December 19

    Once derided as symbols of a commodified work force, cubicles are making a comeback, and workers are personalizing them and posting photos on social media.

  34. The Envy Office: Can Instagrammable Design Lure Young Workers Back? Sunday Business, November 26

    If your feed makes the corporate life look stylish, it’s just another evolution in the long history of the American workplace.

  35. The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped. Real Estate, January 24

    Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.

  36. ‘The Future of Hospitals’: Flexible Space for the Next Pandemic Business, September 13

    After struggling to respond to a crushing Covid caseload, many hospitals are remodeling so that when the next crisis comes, they’ll be better able to meet it.

  37. Would You Go Back to the Office for an Eames Chair? Styles, August 6

    Ben Watson is overseeing the merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, with the belief that good design means good business.