Founded in 2022, the Diversity Advocacy Alliance has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my career. As my term as a founding member comes to a close at the end of 2025, I find myself reflecting on the depth, purpose, and impact of this work. From the beginning, the initiative was rooted in possibility. We didn’t simply imagine a more inclusive and representative design industry, we committed to the work of building it, step by step. And what a journey it’s been! The Mission of the DAA...

There’s nothing like a road trip up the California coast to kick off a design-filled event! My designer bestie, Treci Smith , and I packed up the car, loaded in two freshly finished Rachel Moriarty art pieces for The Connoisseurs Club, an American Style Lounge , and headed north to Santa Monica for WestEdge. The weather may have been serving full monsoon energy, but it didn’t dim the creativity, connection, or color inspiration of the trip for a second. Delivering Art to the Connoisseurs...

There’s something about Fall Market that always hits different. Maybe it’s the crisp energy in the air, maybe it’s the leaves changing color (something we don’t get much of in San Diego), maybe it’s the converted brick buildings or maybe it’s that perfect cocktail of creativity and connection that happens only in High Point . This season felt like an explosion of artistry, materiality, and community. From launching my sold-out Wexel Art x Rachel Moriarty Collection to presenting the Social...