Design Milk

1 day ago | design-milk.com | Joseph P. Sgambati III

Chicago’s West Loop has always buzzed with creative energy – post-industrial warehouses turned restaurants, hidden galleries, and a distinct pulse that makes it one of the country’s most forward-thinking, up-and-coming design districts. But for three days in June, it transforms into something even more electric.

3 days ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

North Carolina-based contract furniture company Here Now introduces Tate, a new modular seating system produced to support users’ well-being in public spaces. “Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing,” says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner. The idea sat on the shelf as the team focused on other projects, but Champaign decided to revisit Tate when clients noted that privacy and wellness were key concerns.

3 days ago | design-milk.com | Joseph P. Sgambati III

The inaugural edition of Shelter – a design fair on the occasion of NYCxDESIGN 2025, organized by the online collectible design platform Afternoon Light – was held on the third floor of Chelsea’s historic Starrett-Lehigh building. The 1930s-era daylit factory is an architectural relic from a time when industrial spaces of the same typology prioritized creative wellness through a structural-utilitarian-aesthetic unity.

1 week ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

With a background in industrial design, Amanda Schneider explored every aspect of a product’s trajectory early in her career, from concept development to sales, always via a holistic lens to understand the points of view of manufacturers and consumers. Her ideal role, however, was one that emphasized more than just the bottom line. “It clicked the moment I realized that the real magic happens at the intersection of creativity and strategy,” says Schneider.

1 week ago | design-milk.com | Maivy Tran

In the buzzing heart of Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s most iconic shopping and culture districts, HOTEL DRIP&DROP reimagines modern hospitality through the lens of coffee. More than just a place to rest your head, it doubles as a quiet tribute to South Korea’s deep-rooted and ever-evolving coffee culture. Developed by LOG Hotel Group Co., Ltd., this new hospitality concept combines clean-lined design with the curated comforts of a local café.