Dora Vanette is a part time lecturer at Parsons The New School for Design. She holds MA degrees in 20th Century Art History and English from University of Zagreb, Croatia, as well as in Design Studies from Parsons The New School for Design. She has written about art and design for a variety of print and online publications.

dora.vanette@gmail.com

The Dwell 24: Studio Liam Lee
New York–based designer Liam Lee is quickly gaining notice for his vibrant, captivating textile panels.
The Dwell 24: Döppel Studio
With recent work including NFT collectors’ cards and a collaboration with French furniture brand Sifas, Döppel Studio’s body of...
The Dwell 24: Sabourin Costes
The Paris-based duo behind Sabourin Costes create playful designs across creative disciplines including product and furniture...
7 Makers of Various Sizes and Ages Weigh In on the Challenges and Rewards of Working in the U.S.A.
We asked Floyd, Pendleton, Heath, and more.
25 All-New Home Furnishings Made in America—Plus a Few U.S. Design Classics
A region-by-region roundup of some of our favorite U.S.-made furniture and accessories, all new for 2018 (plus a spotlighted look...
8 Envy-Inducing Kitchens and Baths Posted by Our Community
We combed the site for standout kitchens and baths uploaded by users.
How To Design With Patterned Rugs
Decorating with statement rugs is often challenging, so here are some tips and tricks to help guide the process.
7 Contemporary Designs from Croatia
WantedDesign presents a showcase of contemporary Croatian design.
Beloved Midcentury Houses Examined After Decades of Wear and Tear
A new book looks at the evolution and adaptation of iconic midcentury modern houses in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Two Apartments Were Combined into This Inviting Brooklyn Home
In an industrial part of Brooklyn, architect Sarah Zames transforms two unremarkable apartments into one modern space full of...
Adventurous Apartment Building Made of 36 Shipping Containers
Three dozen shipping containers find a safe port in a modern apartment building in Mexico.
Modern Take on a Classic Cast-Iron Stove
An Oslo design duo create a modern iteration of the cast-iron stove with a timeless silhouette.
Kid-Friendly Treehouse in Upstate New York
An inventive, freestanding “tree house” built by an architectural designer for her family grows in Garrison, New York.
The Highly Personal House of Danish Design Great Finn Juhl
Built in 1942, the legendary home remains one of the greatest masterpieces of Danish design.
Tadao Ando's Reimagined Clark Art Institute
The striking Massachusetts museum Clark Art Institute reopens its doors after a decade-long transformation.
Dwell Recommends: Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center offers two new reasons to visit Upstate New York in the upcoming months.
Design Classic: Eames House Bird
The small decorative black bird is considered one of the most famous Eames pieces, even though it wasn't designed by Eames at all.
Design Classic: Jens Risom Collection
Jens Risom's 1942 designs for Knoll were born out of wartime necessity but went on to become signature midcentury modern designs.
Design Classic: Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair
A look at Eero Saarinen's Womb chair, an icon of midcentury modern design.
Design Icon: Greta Grossman
Greta Grossman, for a while relegated to the footnotes of design history, is finally getting the deserved recognition as one of...
A Sustainable Home in Silicon Valley
Spatial efficiency meets energy efficiency in this Bay Area home designed by an architect for his parents.
Sprout Space Green Classroom
Perkins+Will creates a sustainable, modular classroom for the 21st century.
Design Classic: Bertoia Seating Collection
A look at the history of Harry Bertoia's iconic steel wire seating collection from 1951, and a few Dwell homes that showcase the...