FAB 5: Bernie de Le Cuona

For Bernie de Le Cuona, design is rooted in experience—shaped by travel, culture, and a deep respect for nature. The South African-born, British-based textile designer is known for organic linens that balance luxury with performance, relying exclusively on natural fibers for their authenticity, durability, and evolving beauty. Her work reflects a duality of rawness and refinement, guided by sustainability and intention. Grounded in craftsmanship and honesty, she believes great design reveals itself over time—quietly, thoughtfully, and with enduring impact.

Fab 5: Meena Krenek

In this Fab 5, Meena Krenek—global sector director of interiors at HKS and a Certified Design Futurist—shares her perspective on design as storytelling and strategy. Her work centers on “Return on Emotion,” emphasizing how environments shape behavior, performance, and memory. Rejecting trend-driven thinking, she advocates for spaces rooted in identity and intention. Krenek encourages designers to think big, trust intuition alongside data, and view emotion as a measurable driver of value, creating immersive, human-centered environments that leave a lasting impact.

Fab 5: Karen Stonely

Architect, artist, and SPAN Architecture co-founder Karen Stonely has built a career shaped by creativity, curiosity, and civic engagement. Trained as a glassmaker and illustrator before turning fully to architecture, her multidisciplinary background informs both her design work and her commitment to public service. Today, she balances leading an award-winning practice with mentorship, philanthropy, and socially minded projects. In this Fab 5, Stonely shares the ideas, places, and discoveries—from Paris to the quiet beauty of sunlight through trees—that continue to inspire her work.

Fab 5: Tom Polucci

Equal parts architect, mentor, and big-picture thinker, Tom Polucci brings 25+ years of insight to his role as global director of interior design at HOK—and a deeply human perspective on how spaces shape behavior. Known for pushing bold ideas and nurturing young talent, he champions timeless materiality, pattern-happy experimentation, and environments that truly support well-being. Here, Tom shares the philosophies, surprises, and creative instincts guiding his work today.

Fab 5: Vishakha Joshi

A high school elective class got Vishakha Joshi hooked on interior design, and she never looked back. Now an interior designer at Abel Design Group’s Atlanta office, she’s known for her people-first mode of practice, shaped by curiosity, empathy, and intention. Vishakha believes good design lives in the details, values trusting the design process, and isn’t afraid to protect bold ideas—or to groove to a little Whitney or MJ to get her creative juices flowing.

Fab 5: Christina Magrans

Interior architect Christina Magrans brings empathy, integrity, and quiet conviction to everything she designs. After two decades of creating spaces for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Dolce & Gabbana, and Longchamp, she founded Studio Lourdes—a boutique practice shaped by a family legacy of resilience and community. In this Fab 5, Christina reflects on emotionally intelligent design, trusting the process, and the small, grounding rituals that inform her work and life.

Fab 5: Nina Magon

Nina Magon didn’t set out to become an interior designe, but once she discovered a passion for shaping spaces, everything clicked. After pivoting from finance to interiors, the Canadian-born, Houston-based designer of Indian descent built a career crafting ultra-lavish environments infused with a fashion-forward point of view. Entering a predominantly white, male-dominated A&D industry, Nina carved out space on her own terms, earning global recognition and redefining modern luxury along the way. In this Fab 5, she shares bold opinions, creative instincts, and the philosophy that continues to push her work—and the industry—forward.

Fab 5: E.B. Min

E.B. Min’s path to architecture was anything but linear. A former pre-med student, she nearly left the field altogether after a series of discouraging early jobs—until a pivotal role at San Francisco–based Delaney and Cochran reframed what practice could be. Since then, the Korean American architect has built an influential career rooted in mentorship, equity, and interdisciplinary design. Founder of Min Design and a key force behind the Missing 32% (now Equity by Design), E.B. has helped reshape the conversation around gender and inclusion in architecture. Here, she reflects on her journey, inspirations, and hard-earned insights.

FAB 5: Lori Weitzner

To textile designer Lori Weitzner, there's nothing quite like handmade. From her Manhattan studio, which she dubbed “White Box Sanctuary,” she creates everything from wallcoverings and rugs to jewelry and stonework—often inspired by global craft traditions she's discovered firsthand. Through Weitzner Handmade, she partners with artisans worldwide to keep time-honored techniques alive (like her Up to Date wallcovering made from hand-cut, woven magazine strips). With collaborations with brands like Perennials and West Elm and work housed in major museums, Lori continues to champion tactile, color-rich design that engages all the senses.

Fab 5: Corey Damen Jenkins

Known for his “new maximalism” approach—bold colors, lively patterns, and what he calls “a continental mix of elegance and modernity”—the principal and CEO of New York–based Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates released his second coffee table book, Design Reimagined: A Fresh & Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms, in September 2025. Learn about this accomplished tastemaker, who’s carved out his place in a white-dominated industry with his signature style, steadfast work ethic, and client-centric approach.

Fab 5: Martyn Lawrence Bullard

With a global sensibility and a signature style that marries glamour with comfort, Martyn Lawrence Bullard's interior designs reflect an impeccable balance of beauty and ease—from stunning homes for Hollywood’s elite to luxury hospitality spaces. Here, we get a glimpse of the man behind the designs.

Fab 5: Clodagh

Single-moniker design icon Clodagh reflects on her 50 years in the A&D industry and shares thoughtful insights on creativity, joy, and designing with purpose.

Fab 5: Rayman Boozer

Apartment 48 founder Rayman Boozer brings a joyful, layered approach to his interior designs, blending global influences with a modern, playful sensibility. Here, the A-list designer answers our Fab 5 questions.