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Every Key Takeaway From the 2026 Leadership Summit

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Introducing a Unified Membership Renewal Schedule

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Mark Your Calendar: Design Summit Registration Opens July 2

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Navigating the Storm: How Design Leaders Are Tackling Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the New Economic Reality

The Quarterly is our flagship publication, featuring long-form articles, essays, and perspectives from leading voices in the design industry. Each issue highlights groundbreaking projects, in-depth conversations, timeless insights that shape the design world, and connects members to the stories that matter most.

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DLN Masterclass brings together the most influential voices in design to share their expertise, stories, and lessons learned. Each session offers practical insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives that inspire and guide the next generation of creative leaders.

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45 DLN Members Named to Elle Decor's A-List
DLN Members and Partners Wow at WOW!House
DLN Members and Partners Head to Nantucket by Design
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January 1 Renewals for All Members Begin in 2028
Sessions from The Leadership Summit Now Streaming
The Design Summit Heads to Los Angeles
DLN's Rebuilding Committee for California Develops a Pattern Book for New Construction

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Introducing a Unified Membership Renewal Schedule

Starting in 2028, all memberships will renew together—here's what that means.

Mark Your Calendar: Design Summit Registration Opens July 2

This year's Design Summit brings the community to Los Angeles at a time of rebuilding and reinvigoration.

What This Year’s Salone del Mobile Showed About the State of Design

Design editor Sean Santiago reports from the latest edition of the fair.

Foley & Cox Becomes MC Interiors

The change is a succession success story for Michael Cox and new partner Zuni Madera.

The 2026 DLN Calendar

The 2026 calendar is here—and with it, some exciting news.

Ankie Barnes Wins the 2025 Design Leadership Award

The DLN Advisory Board Member and Design Leadership Foundation board member accepted the award onstage at the Palacio de Liria in Madrid.

See All the Photos From This Year’s Summit in Madrid

Join us at the Design Leadership Summit in Madrid! Explore captivating photography by Sophie Davidson and share your moments! #DLNMadridSummit

Caren Rideau, Shea Soucie, and Mark Williams Recognized With the inaugural Community Impact Award

The trio were recognized for their work with the Design Leadership Foundation.

DLN Member Survey: Shaping the Future of Design Leadership

Join the DLN Annual Member Survey to shape design's future! Share insights, support collaboration, and enter to win a free membership!

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