Slow design is a design philosophy that emphasizes quality, longevity and sustainability. It seeks to counteract the fast-paced, disposable nature of contemporary culture by prioritizing thoughtful, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Entrepreneurs, it’s time to join the slow design movement and build brands that are ...

All the buzz over “#unplug,” Baratunde Thurston’s excellent piece on “taking a digital vacation,” wasn’t surprising. The article tapped into an idea that’s catching on with Americans: Life in 2013 ...

“I have a little spiel I like to give about thread,” Natalie Chanin said. “The ladies laugh at me and call it my Oprah moment, but here’s how it goes: It’s called loving your thread, and it’s all ...

The impact of human consumption on the global environment gave rise to some alarming headlines in 2011: In the United States, a continental heat wave registered above 105 degrees, and large swaths of ...

"Slow design" was all the rage at this year"s Milan Furniture Fair, featuring sustainable creations made with carefully selected and hand-crafted natural materials in sharp contrast to industrial ...

The first thing visitors see as they enter Niv Fichman’s Toronto penthouse is a distant alcove holding a prized statue of Buddha. The icon stands at the end of a long, wood-lined hallway. As they move ...

If there are any certainties as we embark on a new year of design, here’s one: More than a few homeowners sitting on historically low interest rates will hunker down and renovate or remodel instead of ...