Design Pods: Great Design should be seen AND heard!

Tina Komninou’s work exudes an elegant, joyful style. One could only imagine that walking into a space that she has designed would be a life-affirming moment; one where the perfection of imagination and simplicity converge. As a designer in Greece, she certainly has the constant support of history, great architecture, and amazing scenery, so to stand out amongst all that beauty, takes formidable talent. She also has vast experience and influence from her education in London and work in New...

Through the pleasure of speaking with and corresponding with Thomas Darnell, he imparted much of what inspires him, but what was most fascinating were the clues his wife, Nicole, sent when she gave us some images to accompany this interview. A view from their living room window in the South of France, a picture of the two of them moving a magnificent seascape he had completed, and a picture of Thomas in a hammock with his dog. These were very personal photographs, in a way, and not the...

Best known for her six years as lead designer on ABC's hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Kim is a “force” in every aspect of her life. She was tapped by ABC television at the age of 24, when most of us are in still in learning-mode! With energy wattage and creativity beyond that of a mere mortal, she led the team of 25+ designers and carpenters to design over 150 homes in 46 states! The popular show averaged an incredible 12-17 millions viewers each episode. Kim thrived under the...

Steven is the kind of designer who sweeps you off your feet. Charming, warm and self-assured, he instantly instills confidence that he will make your project that way, too. Having had the pleasure of speaking with him on several occasions, he revealed an unusual number of talents. He is, at his core, an artistic performer. With his background in dance and musical theater, he has brought forth a set-designer’s flair for the dazzling and the nuanced understanding of a client’s needs that...