{"id":186,"date":"2006-08-02T18:13:29","date_gmt":"2006-08-02T22:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/design-milk.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:55:22","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 2006, Design Milk has been feeding your design obsession with what\u2019s cool and what\u2019s next in architecture, interior design, automotive, fashion, technology + art.<\/p>\n

Fixated on making modern living effortless and accessible, we\u2019re lovers of the creative process, advocates for sustainable and ethical production, cheerleaders of inclusion + straight-up cool stuff obsessors. Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent + we\u2019re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers \u2013 like you!<\/p>\n

Get in the know and modernize your life.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also committed to using our platform to inspire new ideas, challenge the status quo + to inspire action to build inclusive communities.<\/p>\n

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The Design Milk Team<\/h1>\n

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Joseph Sgambati III<\/a>, Managing Editor<\/h2>\n

With professional degrees in architecture and journalism, Joseph has a desire to make living beautifully accessible. His work seeks to enrich the lives of others with visual communication and storytelling through design. When not practicing, he teaches visual communication, theory, and design. The New York-based writer has also contributed to exhibitions hosted by the AIA New York\u2019s Center for Architecture and Architectural Digest, and recently published essays and collage illustrations with Proseterity, a literary publication. Find him on Instagram @__josephpatrick<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Aria Lee<\/a>, Senior Editor<\/h2>\n

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective into art + design, constantly striving for new projects to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and personal touch is central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space. Send her any podcasts you find remotely interesting, she\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019ve been listening to lately. You can find her online at AA Crochet<\/a> and on Instagram at @aa.crochet<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adrian Madlener<\/a>, Senior Contributor<\/h2>\n

Adrian Madlener is a Brussels-born, New York-based writer specializing in collectible and sustainable design. With a particular focus on topics that exemplify the best in craft-led experimentation, he’s committed to supporting talents that push the envelope in various disciplines. Adrian writes our Destination Design<\/a> column and travel-related content. You can find Adrian on his website<\/a> and on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Leo Lei<\/a>, Contributor<\/h2>\n

Leo Lei translates his passion for minimalism into his daily-updated blog\u00a0Leibal<\/a>. In addition, you can find uniquely designed minimalist objects and furniture at the\u00a0Leibal Store<\/a>.\u00a0You can follow Leibal on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Tumblr<\/a>. Leo writes the column, Skim Milk<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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TJ Girard<\/a>, Contributor<\/h2>\n

TJ Girard is a sought-after food designer and creative consultant, celebrated for staging theatrical, interactive food + beverage experiences.\u00a0\u00a0Her clients include some of the world\u2019s most notable brands as well as New York\u2019s foremost cultural institutions. With a degree in set design, TJ has dedicated the past 15 years to blending her passion for scenography with her culinary prowess, innovating both domains and becoming a leader in New York\u2019s food design + event industry. She now resides in California where her creativity is solar powered! TJ writes our Taste<\/a> column. You can find TJ at Taste:Work:Shop<\/a> and follow her on Instagram<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Anna Zappia<\/a>, Contributor<\/h2>\n

Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content. You can find Anna on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Colin Villone<\/a>, Account Manager<\/h2>\n

A native New Yorker who once called Wyoming home, Colin has found his happy place in Atlanta where he and his family have lived for the past ten years. Colin’s a career-long publishing pro who enjoys helping his design brand customers beat their competition through creative marketing. He’s worked at several leading industry magazines such as Hospitality Design<\/em>, Healthcare Design<\/em>, and Metropolis<\/em>. When not working with clients or traveling to trade shows, Colin enjoys CrossFit, watching his kids play soccer or bragging about Villanova basketball.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Meredith Barberich<\/a>, Account Manager<\/h2>\n

Meredith is passionate about using design as a force for better living and the greater good. She has spent her career in global sales, marketing, and as a brand storyteller, including ten years as Brand Director at Dwell Magazine<\/em> and teaching History of Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. When she’s not collaborating with clients, Meredith can be found traveling with her family and noticing every architectural and design detail wherever she is \u2013 and then researching its history. You can find her discoveries on her Instagram travel account @design.travel.life<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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