Editorial guidelines

This space celebrates the power of design to help individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs succeed at building more beautiful lives and fulfilling their dreams.

Mission:

The mission extends beyond aesthetics; I believe that design has the potential to elevate individuals and society as a whole, contributing to a more beautiful world — a well-designed life at every touchpoint. Through transparency, openness, truth, and integrity, I seek to empower fellow designers, business owners/entrepreneurs, and design enthusiasts to leverage the power of design and beauty in their daily lives.

Editorial standards:

I extend the principles that guide my design work to my editorial standards. My commitment is to provide content that reflects the same aesthetic precision and creativity that defines my design philosophy.

Reviews and methodology:

Reviews here reflect my dedication to helping you, my audience, become inspired and make informed decisions. It’s not just about tools and products; it’s about leveraging my experience as a Designer, Art and Creative Director to offer insights that resonate with fellow creatives and others who love design.

Methodology:

My review process mirrors the meticulous approach I take in my design work — blending in-depth research, hands-on testing, and other expert opinions. I want you, my creative audience, to have a clear understanding of the criteria that shape my reviews and insights.

Research practices:

How I conduct research:

  • Thorough investigation: I delve deep to gather accurate and relevant information from reputable sources, ensuring the depth and completeness of my content.

  • Expert interviews: Leveraging my professional network, I regularly bring you interviews with industry experts, providing unique insights and perspectives.

What we discuss:

We explore design, objects, and experiences that can beautify our lives — personally and professionally. From the aesthetics of personal spaces to the intricacies of professional design practices, we delve into topics that inspire creativity and elevate your design — and life — experience.

Laptop lifestyle and the well-designed life:

I aspire to an enlightened, dynamic, well-designed life that embraces freedom, mobility, creativity, and beauty.

Philosophy on luxury:

My philosophy on luxury is rooted in the belief that true luxury transcends the material. Luxury, to me, is about thoughtful design, craftsmanship, beauty, and comfort. I am dedicated to showcasing products and experiences embodying these principles, proving that luxury can be well-made, well-designed, beautiful, and comfortable without being prohibitively expensive.

Featured individuals:

I aim to bring you insights from individuals who inspire me and have significantly impacted the design world and beyond.

Brand collaborations:

  • Partnerships with brands: I collaborate with brands that align with my design and other philosophies, ensuring that fellow designers, business owners/entrepreneurs, and design enthusiasts can trust any insights or recommendations.

  • Aspirational design goals: Products featured here reflect my personal preferences or serve as aspirational design goals, inspiring creativity and elevating the design experience.

Keeping information free:

Maintaining editorial independence:

While this website may earn commissions through affiliate links, my commitment to you, my creative audience, remains steadfast. I prioritize delivering honest opinions and recommendations, ensuring that affiliate links don’t compromise the integrity of my content.

Affiliate links:

  • Transparent disclosure: Every article containing affiliate links is accompanied by clear and conspicuous disclosure, maintaining transparency with you.

  • No impact on editorial standards: Earning commissions through affiliate links doesn’t sway my commitment to delivering genuine recommendations based on merit and user experience.