About
Who Are We
Design Vibes is an online platform that showcases the best residential and multifamily projects, new products and intriguing people in the world of architecture and interior design.
We feature innovative luxury and affordable products, inspired home design and interviews with the creative people that influence the spaces where we live.
Whether you’re a design professional, a design enthusiast or simply curious, Design Vibes is your guide to the trends and ideas that shape the built environment.
Nigel F. Maynard is the founding editor of Design Vibes. He’s a freelance journalist who has written about architecture, design and construction for more than 25 years. He spent 14 years at Hanley Wood’s Builder Magazine and Residential Architect and was the founding editor of the now-defunct digital magazine, Residential Building Products + Technology. Most recently, he was editor in chief of Custom Builder and PRODUCTS magazines.
His freelance work has appeared in countless publications, including The Washington Post, Metropolis, Architectural Record, Architect’s Newspaper, This Old House, Modern in Denver, Arlington Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, Ocean Home Magazine, Northshore Magazine, USA Today Magazines and others.
Maynard is also an amateur woodworker and cabinetmaker and has bought and remodeled five homes. His current home was featured in The Washington Post and his previous home was covered in Home Magazine, The Washington Post and HGTV.
Contributing Writers
Alice Liao is a New Jersey-based writer and editor who has covered the building and design industry for more than 20 years. She is a former editor of Architectural Lighting and Kitchen & Bath Business. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Architect, EcoStructure, SNAP and Hamptons.
Cat Ford is Boston-based architectural designer with 8 years of experience. She now uses her design expertise as a freelance writer.