Gone are the days where the functionality of watches was just to show time. The introduction of multifunctional features of the smartwatches has expanded the functionality definition of watches beyond showing time. The various features consist of longer battery life, GPS, barometer, heart rate sensor, or notifications. Due to the growing nature of the smartwatch […]

As a professor of interior design, I often witness dedicated students turn in unfinished midterm or final projects. It is not due to the lack of dedication or effort, but the result of poor time management. One can have all the commitment in the world, without proper time management it will be a rat race […]

As a professor of interior design, I often witness dedicated students turn in unfinished midterm or final projects. It is not due to the lack of dedication or effort, but the result of poor time management. One can have all the commitment in the world, without proper time management it will be a rat race […]

The recent Nike ad, “Dream Crazier” inspired me to write this post about gender bias and stereotypes concerning women in the workplace. The Nike ad with Serena Williams as the narrator celebrates the ability of women in sports who succeed through their full potential, in the face of adversity. The adversity embodies the gender biases and stereotypes women face […]

The Blake Hotel opened in January 2019 designed by HVS Design and Alexander Waterworth Interiors. Inspired by New Haven’s forward-looking spirit, The Blake sits at the intersection of past and future in one of America’s oldest towns. Our namesake, Alice Blake, was the first female graduate of Yale Law School. Modern and cozy, refined yet familiar, […]

The dynamics of casual wear has shifted over the last two decades where the smart casual dress code has become popular. At first glance, the term seems contradictory leading to endless confusion among most of us. So, I can dress casually, but not too casually. The first time I encountered the term was in New […]