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2025: A Year in Review

Insights from MAWD Founders and Senior Design Leadership on This Year’s Growth, Evolving Design Priorities and What Lies Ahead for 2026.

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Event - 09 Dec 2025

From Poetic Temples by the Sea to Groundbreaking Collaborations, Explore Miami Design Week 2025

Explorations of memory, technology, utopianism, sustainability and the future ahead for the design world at large.

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Event - 25 Nov 2025

Elliot March Speaks on Wellness and Hospitality at BDNY

MAWD Co-Founder Elliot March at this year’s Boutique Design | BDNY for an expert-led panel discussion “Designing for Whole-Person Wellness: Hospitality’s Expanding Horizon,” moderated by Editor Will Speros

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Event - 13 Nov 2025

What's New in Hospitality? MAWD's Giulia Laugero Attends Global Hospitality Talk, New York

Hospitality design is no longer about creating spaces—it’s about shaping human experience. From global brands to boutique ateliers, the event reaffirmed that the future of hospitality lies in dialogue—between design and experience, elegance and strength, vision and craft.

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Event - 10 Nov 2025

Inside Design Week: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Dubai Design Week 2025

Dubai Design Week continues to establish itself as a global crossroads for design, culture, and material innovation.

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Event - 16 Oct 2025

Discover The Cloud One Hotel and Residences Wynwood Sales Gallery

The Sales Gallery for Wynwood's Most Exciting Hotel and Branded Residence is Revealed

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Event - 06 Oct 2025

Discovering Design Heritage: MAWD at Molteni&C’s Palazzo Experience

MAWD's Senior Interior Designer, Bethia Thompson, joined the Molteni Group Discovery Experience in Milan - exploring the brand’s compound including its factory, restaurant, museum, and showroom.

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Event - 29 Sep 2025

Elliot March Speaks at Bisnow's Miami State of the Market

Elliot March joins an elite panel of speakers to discuss 'The Condo Comeback: The Asset Class Putting Miami's Skyline back in the Spotlight.'

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Event - 24 Sep 2025

Designing Light and Space: A Conversation

MAWD's Shelley Baxter joins a leading panel of architects to discuss the impact of lighting design on architecture and interiors.

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Event - 23 Sep 2025

SBID Industry Day: Defining Luxury Interiors

Exploring bespoke design and the evolving meaning of contemporary luxury.

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Event - 21 Sep 2025

MAWD Explores the Poetics of Bonds with Porcelanosa During London Design Festival

The Poetics of Bonds concept explores how materials and design are capable of creating connections.

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Event - 07 Sep 2025

MAWD at Maison&Objet: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Design

On September 4th, MAWD's UK Design Director Jane Maciver was invited by Ligne Agency to join a curated VIP day at Maison&Objet Paris.

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Event - 04 Sep 2025

Giulia Laugero Wins Prestigious Bisnow Women Leading Award

MAWD Head of Business Development & Marketing Giulia Laugero Named Winner, Representing Bisnow's South Florida Women in Development Category

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Event - 22 Jul 2025

Built to Last: Rethinking Design Through Sustainability

In this panel event, sustainability experts discussed how architecture, interior design, and urban planning can converge to improve the lifespan of buildings and materials.

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Event - 02 Jul 2025

Inside Italian Craftsmanship: Karen Leung Explores the World of Boffi | DePadova in Milan

MAWD, Interior Designer Karen Leung was invited to Milan for an exclusive two-day immersion into the world of Boffi | DePadova.

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Event - 22 Jun 2025

A Day at LAUFEN – Architecture During Art Basel 2025

Exploring Design as Cultural Dialogue: MAWD at LAUFEN’s Architecture During Art Symposium

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Event - 13 Jun 2025

Luxury Afloat Interiors & Hospitality Aboard Navigator

This past week, Crescent Seas hosted a panel discussion to unveil the hospitality and design behind Navigator Residence at Sea.

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Event - 12 Jun 2025

Architectural Digest x MAWD | ICFF Salon Sessions

To activate the Bespoke Salon at ICFF, MAWD and Architectural Digest teamed up for an exclusive conversation on all things hospitality design.

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Event - 01 Jun 2025

MAWD Joins An Elite Panel of Judges for the 16th Porcelanosa Awards

A celebration of excellence, innovation, and the power of design.

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Event - 27 May 2025

Clerkenwell Design Week With OLISE Magazine and Moroso

At Clerkenwell Design Week, MAWD joined an insightful panel hosted by OLISE Magazine at Moroso’s showroom, bringing together voices from across the design industry to unpack The Hospitality Effect.

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Event - 21 May 2025

New York Design Week 2025

This year's New York Design Week was anchored by fairs including ICFF, with additional events throughout the week.

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Event - 14 May 2025

MAWD Recognised as an SBID Interior Design Icon

MAWD are delighted to be recognised by SBID as an Interior Design Icon for 2025

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Event - 11 May 2025

Explore the Brands Behind Bespoke

For the 2025 Edition of ICFF, MAWD has been appointed to design the highly anticipated Bespoke Salon. With a focus on craftmanship and sensory experience, explore this year's participating brands.

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Event - 02 May 2025

Wellness and Meditation Event at The Greenwich with WA:IT

A transformative scented moving meditation at The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly hosted by WA:IT.

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Event - 13 Apr 2025

Milan Unveiled: Top Takeaways from Italy's Design Capital

Head of Business Development & Marketing Giulia Laugero's Insights from this Year's Milan Design Week

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Opinion - 26 Mar 2025

Shaping the Future of Design: Jane Maciver on Leadership, Innovation & Inspiration

With over two decades of experience crafting extraordinary spaces, Jane Maciver, MAWD’s UK Design Director, has built a career that seamlessly blends creativity, strategy, and innovation.

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Event - 17 Mar 2025

Future City by The Real Deal with Giulia Laugero

MAWD Head of Business Development & Marketing Giulia Laugero's Recap of Future City by The Real Deal

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Event - 11 Mar 2025

What MAWD's Head of Business Development & Marketing Saw at Frieze Los Angeles

Exploring Frieze Los Angeles with Giulia Laugero, Head of Business Development & Marketing at MAWD | March and White Design

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Event - 27 Feb 2025

MAWD co-founder James White's stand out features of inspiration at the Dubai International Boat Show

James White attends the Dubai International Boat Show and explores the latest in Superyacht Interiors

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Event - 24 Feb 2025

Bespoke: The Art of Making

MAWD Named Designer of This Year's ICFF Bespoke Salon 2025

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Event - 10 Feb 2025

Amenity Unveiling at The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly

Floating above the Manhattan skyline, the amenity floors at The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly are unveiled.

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Event - 30 Jan 2025

MAWD Co-Founder Elliot March Presents Bespoke Salon Concept at ICFF Press Preview

MAWD Presents Bespoke Salon Concept at ICFF Press Preview Highlighting Sustainability & Craftsmanship

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Opinion - 16 Jan 2025

MAWD co-founder James White speaks to Deepa Bhatia and Rachael Brown about Capsule Arts' remarkable journey over the past decade supporting local talent and suppliers in the UAE

Capsule Arts is a Dubai-grown art consultancy established in 2012 by Managing Director Deepa Bhatia and Creative Director Rachael Brown. With a mission to enhance spaces through art, Capsule Arts has become a trusted name in the industry, working with clients across hospitality, F&B, corporate spaces, and the public realm.

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Event - 27 Nov 2024

MAWD Speaks at BDNY on Wellness, Sustainability, and Hospitality

For this edition of BDNY New York, MAWD Co-Founder Elliot March joined leaders from Marriott, US Green Building Council and Electric Bowery to discuss, “Healthy Design: Where Wellness and Sustainability Meet.” The thoughtful conversation illuminated how sustainable design and wellness innovation are coming together to reshape the hospitality industry.

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Event - 20 Nov 2024

SERHANT and MAWD Groundbreaking on Paragon LIC

A new residence from SERHANT New Development and ZD Jasper, with interior design by MAWD.

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Event - 18 Nov 2024

SBID Awards: MAWD Wins Retail Design Category

Marcus and global interior design firm March and White Design (MAWD) have unveiled the Marcus Townhouse in a listed building on Berkeley Square.

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Event - 20 Oct 2024

Future Hospitality Summit Dubai

MAWD Co-Founder James White Speaks on The Bench Podcast

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Event - 15 Oct 2024

Penthouse Aperitivo with MAWD and Artemest and AD Pro

MAWD and Artemest Celebrate the Unveiling of this Unique Living Concept, Hosted by AD Pro

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Event - 12 Oct 2024

On Wellness: Elliot March and Clodagh Design

Soho Design District Hosts Elliot March and Clodagh in conversation at Salvatori New York.

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Event - 12 Sep 2024

Elliot March at The Real Deal LA Forum

MAWD Co-Founder Elliot March of MAWD Speaks at The Real Deal LA Forum's Innovation Studio

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Opinion - 26 Aug 2024

Creating spaces that blur the lines of wellness and hospitality, an interview with Kerzner Senior Vice President, Jonathan Tomlinson

With MAWD’s expansion across the Middle East, we have crossed paths with leading luxury developer Kerzner on multiple occasions. James White sits down with Kerzner’s, Jonathan Tomlinson, to discuss breaking boundaries within the hospitality industry and the design DNA of its latest projects.

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Opinion - 23 Aug 2024

Transforming Company Values into Works of Art with 
James Burke, Global Creative Director & Founder at Acrylicize

Acrylicize is an art and design studio that uniquely tells the story of a space through a combination of fine art and branding. With studios located in London and New York, Acrylicize's creative process continues to drive the organization's work, even 20 years after its founding.

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Opinion - 08 Aug 2024

Design Talks: Paula Casadevall

Get ready to meet the amazing individuals who bring the MAWD studios to life. Introducing our new series, Design Talks, where we proudly showcase our talented, funny, and global staff members. They are the creative geniuses behind the captivating projects we design, making our workplace an absolute joy. Join us as we bring their stories and talents directly to you.

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Opinion - 24 Jul 2024

Shaping the future of design with Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC

MAWD co-founder James White, speaks to Khadija Al Bastaki about her efforts to transform d3 into a globally recognised hub of innovation and artistic expression, fashion inspired living, and the dynamism of local design and architecture.

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Event - 28 May 2024

NYCxDesign: MAWDmade Launch at Sugarlift Gallery

MAWD Debuts MAWDmade Collection at NYCxDesign Festival

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Event - 21 May 2024

ICFF 2024: Exploring the Future of the Luxury Market

How will sustainability impact the luxury market?

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Opinion - 09 May 2024

What is Hybrid Hospitality, and Why Do You Need to Know about It?

As the “Flight to Quality” continues, how can the rest of real estate learn from hospitality’s expertise?

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Event - 21 Apr 2024

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Join MAWD's US Leadership at they Explore Milan this Design Week

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Opinion - 29 Feb 2024

Design Talks: Shelley Baxter

For the third conversation in our Design Talks, we speak to Shelley Baxter, our Design Associate here at MAWD. Each and every team member here at MAWD are the creative forces behind the captivating projects we design. Join us as go behind the scenes and bring their stories and talents directly to you.

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Opinion - 26 Feb 2024

The Dynamic Landscape of Middle Eastern Art: With One of the Leading Women Artists in Saudi Arabia, Zahrah Alghamdi

MAWD’s co-founder James White speaks to Zahrah Alghamdi about her artistic expression and inspiration drawn from traditional architecture and natural landscapes.

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Opinion - 01 Feb 2024

Top Photographer and Long-Time Friend of MAWD Colin Miller Reveals the Ins and Outs of Interior Photography

“Photography is not a one man show, at least, that is not how I see it. I like working with people, and I think the work [images] benefits from this collaboration.”

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Opinion - 01 Feb 2024

Branded Residences: Among the Fastest Growing Markets for HNWIs

Branded residences are leading the charge in forward-thinking living, blending world–class design with brand loyalty and the highest level of service. Offering unique amenities, and immersive experiences for global elites wanting a “signature and serviced” lifestyle like no other.

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Opinion - 04 Jan 2024

The Future of Residential Living: Three Drivers Shaping Our Built World

From full size basketball courts and private jet access to hammams and blow dry bars, the world of multifamily residential property has seen it all.  To stay competitive, though, stakeholders must always ask ourselves: What’s next?