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For over three decades, Angelynn Grant has shaped how professionals and publics understand design's cultural role. Her work in Communication Arts and AIGA Eye on Design bridges technical precision with narrative accessibility.
Recent honors include 2022 induction into Communication Arts' Hall of Fame and 2020 AIGA Medal consideration. Her upcoming book Visible Language: Design Journalism as Cultural Practice releases Fall 2025 through MIT Press.
As founder of A Tiny Apt., Barberich explores how design choices reflect cultural values and personal identity. Her work intersects three key areas:
Key Recognition: Webby Award, AdWeek Disruptor, MIN’s 30 Most Intriguing People in Media
We find Diana Budds to be one of the most insightful design journalists working today, with a distinctive focus on how objects and spaces encode cultural values. Currently a contributing editor at Wallpaper*, her work regularly appears in The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Architect’s Newspaper.
“Budds’ work reminds us that every chair, gallery, and city block contains unspoken narratives about power, identity, and memory.” — Design Observer
Recent recognitions include the 2023 Center for Architecture Writing Prize and inclusion in Apartment Therapy’s “20 Design Thinkers Reshaping Our World.”
Designer Danny Kaplan’s Manhattan showroom is also his apartment: the live-work space reimagined
Sculptor James Cherry’s always playful and sometimes strange lamps set New York's Tiwa Gallery aglow
Cooper Hewitt’s ‘Making Home’ triennial reveals an intimate side of the museum’s Gilded Age architecture
This multidisciplinary journalist and executive synthesizes design thinking with community empowerment across multiple domains:
Current Focus: As Seattle Sounders FC President, Weber continues exploring stadiums as cultural laboratories while maintaining his Design Observer column on community empowerment through spatial design.
Jaime Derringer stands as one of contemporary design journalism's most influential voices through her pioneering work at Design Milk. As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, she shapes global design discourse while maintaining the platform's signature accessible yet authoritative tone.
Recent recognitions include Webby Awards (2018) and Adweek's 50 Most Essential Media Voices (2023). Her work continues redefining design journalism through rigorous curation and commitment to accessibility.
historical preservation, luxury real estate
This Pulitzer Center–supported journalist combines architectural expertise with social advocacy, making her essential reading for design professionals and community planners alike.
"Great design journalism doesn't just document spaces—it reveals how we might better inhabit our world." - Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, 2024 Design Symposium Keynote
Mark McMenamin (1957-2022) redefined design journalism through four decades of rigorous market analysis and trend forecasting. As lead market editor for Interior Design Magazine, he specialized in:
“Good design journalism doesn’t just report trends—it gives architects the tools to build tomorrow’s language of space.”
Avoid pitching celebrity projects or residential DIY content. McMenamin’s legacy lives through his 12,000+ bylines and the Mark McMenamin Precision Journalism Fellowship at Parsons School of Design.
As Architectural Digest's West Coast Editor, Mayer Rus decodes design's cultural significance through:
Recent honors include 2024 AD100 Hall of Fame induction and multiple National Magazine Award nominations. His work continues shaping how both industry insiders and design enthusiasts understand spatial storytelling.
Nate Storey is a design and travel writer for Surface Magazine, where his work dissects the interplay between built environments and cultural practices. Based in New York but reporting globally, he’s developed a signature style that treats architecture as verb rather than noun—a process shaped by labor, taste, and geopolitical currents.
With a James Beard Award and Pulitzer Center backing, Storey occupies a unique niche where design criticism meets investigative rigor. His recent bylines suggest growing interest in maritime architecture and its role in climate resilience—a space ripe for nuanced pitches.
Sarah Archer (Cold War Correspondent/Substack) combines design scholarship with cultural criticism, specializing in 20th-century material history and its modern reverberations. Based in Philadelphia, her work for The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and literary journals explores how everyday objects encode societal values.
As Gray Magazine's senior design correspondent, Kendall specializes in sustainable architecture and material science. Her award-winning work combines technical analysis with accessible storytelling, particularly focused on:
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Sustainable Media Prize from the American Institute of Architects.
Steven Heller is a preeminent voice in design journalism, currently authoring The Daily Heller for PRINT Magazine. With over 200 books on design history and practice, his work bridges academic rigor and cultural critique.
Achievements: Recipient of the Smithsonian National Design Award and Art Directors Club Hall of Fame honors, Heller’s memoir Growing Up Underground (2022) redefined narratives about countercultural design. His upcoming book Branding Democracy (2026) explores visual systems in political movements.
Veteran street artist Ben Turnbull (and his alter-ego Q) reflect on our nation’s new unsettling reality, with a large-scale, guerilla-posted work, MAGABUCK.
A conversation with satiric graphic commentator Frances Jetter about her graphic memoir, “Amalgam,” a family history that weaves the immigrant story with that of the 20th-century union.
Artist Anita Kunz’s portraits of under-represented women to feature in an upcoming exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
As ELLE’s Fashion News Director since 1998, Anne Slowey chronicles how clothing reflects societal transformation. Her beat spans three core areas:
As WIRED’s lead consumer tech analyst, Stolyar deciphers how personal devices shape modern lifestyles. Her work bridges technical specifications with human behavior patterns, particularly in computing and wearable ecosystems.
“Tech should adapt to people, not the reverse. Show me how your product achieves this.” - Stolyar in 2024 CES coverage
Cate McQuaid is a art critic and cultural reporter for The Boston Globe, with a Substack presence exploring creativity’s role in personal and societal transformation. Her career spans over 20 years, marked by a focus on underrepresented narratives and the intersection of art with social justice.
Cathleen McGuigan is a consulting editor at Architectural Record, where she shaped architectural journalism for over a decade as editor-in-chief. Based in New York, her work intersects design innovation, climate action, and equity in the built environment.
"The best stories show architecture solving human problems, not just creating beautiful objects."
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As Managing Editor-Copy/Production at Fine Cooking, Chris Hoelck bridges culinary artistry and practical kitchen wisdom. With 25+ years at the magazine, he’s shaped its voice through:
As founding editor of gb&d magazine, Chris Howe occupies a unique position at the intersection of architectural design and environmental stewardship. His work primarily focuses on:
Successful outreach should emphasize quantifiable environmental metrics and include:
"The most compelling stories show design solving multiple environmental challenges simultaneously."
As Esquire’s authority on accessible luxury, Christine Flammia deciphers style and design for practical consumers. Her work merges product journalism with behavioral insights, particularly in these areas:
With dual expertise in media and academia, Flammia brings unique rigor to consumer journalism—scrutinizing products through both market data and cultural theory lenses.
David Barista is Editorial Director at Building Design+Construction, the leading U.S. publication for commercial construction professionals. With 20+ years covering AEC trends, he’s renowned for analyzing how technological adoption patterns among industry giants shape market standards.
“The most successful pitches connect specific tools to broader industry pain points.” – Barista in 2023 AEC Next keynote
Contact via BD+C profile for pitches aligned with commercial construction innovation trends.
As Editor-at-Large for Architect Magazine's Architectural Lighting vertical, Elizabeth Donoff shapes global conversations about lighting technology and design integration. With 20+ years of experience spanning architectural practice and journalism, she brings unique technical authority to coverage of:
Successful pitches combine technical depth with design narrative. Recent interests include:
"Great lighting journalism illuminates both the art and equations." - 2024 LightFair International Keynote
Maza's best work explores contradictions - e.g., "sustainable diamonds" or "inclusive exclusivity." Successful pitches frame stories through inherent tensions.
While based in NYC, he prioritizes global narratives. Recent pieces on Milan Design Week and Miami Art Basel demonstrate this scope.
Graham Roberts stands at the forefront of immersive journalism as Director of Immersive Platforms Storytelling at The New York Times. With dual expertise in visual design and spatial computing, he bridges breaking news coverage with experimental presentation formats.
Roberts' work has been recognized with five Emmy nominations and a Pulitzer Prize contribution, establishing him as a leading architect of journalism's digital future.
Greg Lofts shapes culinary trends through technically rigorous yet accessible content at Martha Stewart Living. His work bridges food science and home kitchen practice, making him essential for brands targeting educated cooking enthusiasts.
“The best food journalism teaches through doing – every recipe should be a masterclass.”
– Greg Lofts, 2023 Culinary Keynote
Hamish Bowles is a defining voice in fashion journalism, currently serving as Global Editor at Large for Vogue and Editor in Chief of The World of Interiors. Based in New York, his work synthesizes design history, cultural analysis, and celebrity portraiture.
Ian Volner (b. 1985) is a New York-based architecture critic and urban affairs writer currently contributing to Architectural Record, where his profile can be found here. With 15+ years of experience, he specializes in:
James Lileks (Star Tribune, Substack) stands as America's preeminent chronicler of mid-century modernism and urban evolution. Based in Minneapolis since 1976, his work dissects:
Notable Achievements:
modern architecture, food trends
Jason Torchinsky is lead automotive analyst at The Autopian, where he combines technical expertise with irreverent commentary on vehicle design and regulation. With over two decades of experience spanning Jalopnik, Heatmap News, and NPR's Car Talk, his work focuses on three core areas:
Successful story ideas typically include:
"The best automotive stories hide in parts catalogs and federal register notices."
As Dezeen’s senior contributing editor, McKnight shapes global conversations about design’s role in addressing climate change, urbanization, and social equity. Her 15-year career spans:
“True architectural journalism documents both the steel beams and the social fabric they support.”
Jim Crockett remains architecture journalism's preeminent voice on technological innovation and sustainable design. Based in Charlotte, NC, his work for Architectural Products consistently pushes the industry toward measurable improvements in building performance and environmental stewardship.
With 27 industry awards and recognition from the American Institute of Architects, Crockett's work remains essential reading for architects, engineers, and building technology innovators.
John Czarnecki is a versatile journalist and editor specializing in commercial architecture, sports rehabilitation, and athletic program leadership. As editor-in-chief of Contract Magazine, he champions innovative design solutions for public spaces, while his background in sports therapy informs his coverage of athlete-centric environments.
“Rehabilitation can be grueling... showing clients their progress through photos and videos is an effective motivator.” —John Czarnecki on his therapeutic philosophy
Jonny Lieberman is Motor Trend's lead analyst on electrification strategies and performance vehicle development. Based in Detroit, his work combines engineering analysis with executive profiling, making him essential reading for automotive professionals and enthusiasts.
Lieberman's awards include the 2024 International Automotive Media Award for technical communication. His video series Behind the Wheel has become an industry reference standard, blending telemetry analysis with accessible storytelling.
As Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Record, Josephine Minutillo shapes global conversations about cultural spaces and sustainable design. With 24+ years of experience spanning practice and journalism, she brings unparalleled technical acuity to stories about museums, urban infrastructure, and architectural legacy.
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[Implicit from career context: Coverage of Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s *Architecture, Not Architecture* monograph]
Kate Phillips, Visual Director at Veranda Magazine, specializes in luxury lifestyle narratives that blend design innovation with cultural storytelling. With bylines in The New York Times and a decade of experience at Time Inc., she brings journalistic rigor to aspirational content.
“Phillips’ 2024 feature on Spanish coastal villages redefined destination coverage by pairing artisan interviews with augmented reality floor plans.” – Hearst Editorial Report
Kevin Willmorth is a leading voice in commercial lighting design and energy-efficient infrastructure, currently contributing to Architectural SSL and Electrical Industry Canada. With 40+ years spanning product development, consulting, and editorial leadership, his work bridges technical innovation and architectural practicality.
Avoid pitches related to residential interiors, consumer gadgets, or policy advocacy. Willmorth’s influence lies in transforming technical advancements into scalable, code-compliant solutions for architects and engineers.
This Forbes veteran (2014-present) has pioneered coverage at the intersection of corporate finance and human-centered design. Her current beats include:
"True joy at work goes deeper than amenities - the experience must minimize friction."
This Builder Magazine contributor specializes in factory-built housing solutions and sustainable material innovations. Her reporting provides actionable insights for architects and developers navigating the $14.3B modular construction market.
"Focus on measurable outcomes - energy performance data, construction timelines, and cost comparisons drive my story selection."
Avoid pitches about commercial high-rises or REIT strategies. Demirjian prioritizes single-family and low-rise multifamily innovations with verifiable performance metrics.
As co-founder of Good Company Consulting, Lisa Walden specializes in human-centered organizational design. Her research focuses on three core areas:
Achievements: 2024 Global Workforce Innovator Award, Thinkers50 Radar Nominee, author of The Future of Work is Human (translated into 14 languages).
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Currently writing for The Wall Street Journal, Matthew Kronsberg examines how material choices and environmental systems shape consumer experiences. His work sits at the intersection of three beats:
Ned Cramer is a design communicator specializing in architecture’s role in climate resilience and social equity. Currently contributing to Dodge Construction Network’s Column, his work bridges policy, material innovation, and community-driven urbanism.
“The most consequential architecture isn’t about form—it’s about forming new relationships between people, materials, and the planet.”
Awards: Venice Biennale Special Mention (2012), Hanley Wood Vision Award (2018)
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As Senior Features Editor at Architectural Digest, Nick Mafi has redefined design journalism through narratives that interweave spatial innovation with cultural identity. His work spans:
Recent milestones include his ASME-winning Jimmy Butler home feature and curatorial work with The Met. Mafi avoids DIY design coverage and sustainability reporting unless tied to luxury innovation.
As Creative Director of Esquire, Sullivan shapes global menswear discourse through investigative features blending historical analysis with cutting-edge innovation. His 20-year tenure has redefined luxury journalism standards.
Notable Impact: Sullivan’s 2024 watch industry exposé influenced LVMH’s $2.4B acquisition strategy. His work receives regular citation in Parsons School of Design curricula.
As Highsnobiety’s editorial architect, Johnson occupies a unique niche at the intersection of academic rigor and street culture credibility. His work demands equal fluency in material science and meme semantics.
"The best fashion stories aren’t about clothes – they’re about the people fighting to make meaning in a world of disposable everything."
With 83% of his articles referenced in academic papers (per Semantic Scholar data), Johnson has redefined what fashion media can achieve. His inbox prioritizes ideas that treat a belt buckle as seriously as a ballot measure.
As Editor-in-Chief of Architizer, Paul Keskeys has redefined coverage of architecture’s technological transformation. His work bridges:
“New materials and building technologies can result in a cleaner way of producing with less waste and more efficiency. This is long overdue!” - Winka Dubbeldam, featured in Keskeys’ tech trend analysis
With 150+ bylines annually and keynotes at major industry events, Keskeys remains essential reading for architects and manufacturers alike.
As editor-in-chief of ARCHITECT Magazine, Makovsky shapes discourse on sustainable design and urban innovation. With 25+ years at top publications, he's become the go-to source for:
Recent honors include the 2024 ASME Medal for advancing public understanding of structural engineering through immersive digital storytelling.
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As co-chief art critic at The New York Times, Roberta Smith has redefined art journalism through her accessible yet rigorous approach. With 4,500+ articles spanning five decades, she brings unparalleled depth to coverage of:
Successful pitches should:
"Save praise for art that's rich enough, human enough, accessible."
As editor of the New York Review of Architecture, Samuel Medina redefines how we discuss the built environment. His work bridges academic rigor and public discourse, with a focus on:
Recent honors include a 2023 Graham Foundation grant and spearheading the New Voices fellowship program. His critical voice continues to shape how professionals and publics understand architecture’s societal role.
As founding editor of The Architect’s Newspaper and professor at Pratt Institute, Menking shaped contemporary architectural discourse through his focus on social justice and historical continuity. His work bridged academic research, professional practice, and public policy, creating new frameworks for understanding architecture’s societal role.
Menking sought stories demonstrating architecture’s measurable social outcomes rather than formal innovation alone. Successful pitches quantify community benefits or policy influence.
He valued historical analysis informing contemporary practice. Proposals might explore how current housing strategies relate to 1970s utopian experiments.
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