The World by Design: 20 Years

The World by Design: 20 Years celebrates two decades of global exploration, creative exchange, and lasting connections by the members of the Leaders of Design community. By uniting voices across architecture, interior design, landscape design, and related industries, the book captures the spirit of a group aligned by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared belief in the transformative power of design. 

Over the last 20 years, members have traveled to extraordinary destinations—from the cultural richness of Belgium and Buenos Aires to the refined minimalism of Japan and the vibrant textures of Morocco and Thailand—each country offering fresh perspectives and enduring inspiration. 

Through a variety of writings and evocative photography, this invaluable compendium shows how these unique experiences have shaped the work and philosophies of its members. Each contributor traces a moment of discovery—whether architectural, cultural, or deeply personal—and connects this encounter to their design thinking and practice. 

This book is a testament to the power of travel, community, and shared ideas. It also introduces the work of its participants to a wider public and will give readers a look at what the top designers from all over the United States are creating today. The World by Design: 20 Years offers an intimate and inspirational look at how exposure to the world’s most beautiful places—and the conversations they spark—can influence not only what designers create, but how they see.