Chris Lee

Dec 19, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Chris Lee

Here are the top five 2024 atHome stories by pageviews in 2024. Coastal Gem: Ocean Springs, MSOn a road trip to New Orleans, Stephanie Burnett decided to check it out and came away thinking Ocean Springs is one of the undiscovered gems to visit in 2024. She loved the charming, friendly, and picturesque small Mississippi town. If you like the vibe of Florida’s 30A—Rosemary, Grayton, Seaside—then add Ocean Springs to your list. What’s fun is a reimagined downtown district, much like Greenville.

Jan 4, 2024 | artfulliving.com | Chris Lee

Cindy Erdall, an interior designer at Gabberts Design Studio in Bloomington, developed an appreciation for the trade as a youngster. Both sets of grandparents enjoyed fine furnishings, and she can still describe the striking pink textile accented with strands of silver that covered one grandmother’s swivel chairs. She nurtured her affinity for design at Minnesota State University, Mankato, earning a degree in interior design and space planning.

Dec 27, 2023 | athomeupstate.com | Chris Lee

Each issue of atHome offers a wealth of inspiration: creative interior design, unique architecture, meaningful artwork, scenic settings, and of course, the fascinating people who build, design, and live in these beautiful homes. This year’s top featured homes run the gamut, from traditional to midmod.

Aug 30, 2023 | fastcompanyme.com | Chris Lee

Our VP of engineering recently asked me how we could level up the design skills of our engineers. It made me think about the question, “How do great designers become great?”My answer to him? Five hours of daily meditation and fasting. He didn’t buy it, so here was my (real) five-part breakdown. 1. TRAINING THROUGH PRODUCT CYCLESBootcamps and schooling are currently ill-equipped to train designers on what actually matters.

Aug 28, 2023 | fastcompany.com | Chris Lee

By Chris Lee3 minute ReadOur VP of engineering recently asked me how we could level up the design skills of our engineers. It made me think about the question, “How do great designers become great?”My answer to him? Five hours of daily meditation and fasting. He didn’t buy it, so here was my (real) five-part breakdown. 1. Training through product cyclesBootcamps and schooling are currently ill-equipped to train designers on what actually matters.