Journal

Notes on process, materials, makers, and living well in a home.

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Downtown Austin Condo Interior Design · LSD Studio (Image Credit: Austin American-Statesman)

Downtown Austin Condo Interior Design: Why a High-Rise Is the Best Canvas

Koi Fish Maki-e Sake Cup via Musubi Kiln

Delight: The Alchemy of a Home

An empty room before the work begins, late sun through a sash window laying a bar of light across bare floorboards and a plastered wall.

Wellbeing: Designing for the Body, Not Just the Eye

An inviting living space with classic furniture and sports memorabilia.

Function: Designing for How You Live

A collage of images showing various scenes, including nature, landscapes, historical figures, animals, and more

Identity: Designing a Home That Feels Like You

Liz Swamianthan, Founder of LSD Studio, seated casually in a contemporary interior smiling

The Joyful by Design Framework