Design School | Katie Elliott | Substack

Welcome to Design School!

Sharpen your pencils and ready your notebook. It's time to geek out together.

Feb 27, 2025 • Katie Elliott

Would you live in the mall for four years?

What makes a home—and how eight artists secretly built one inside a mall

Feb 4 • Katie Elliott

Flowers as guerrilla joy

As well as simple rituals, unapologetic color, and happy listening

Jan 21 • Katie Elliott

Starting the year with big changes

And reflections on design, home, and finding joy in the midst of loss

Jan 7 • Katie Elliott

Closing out 2025 with a retrospective

On Frank Gehry's legacy, enduring mentorships, and keeping traditions alive.

Dec 17, 2025 • Katie Elliott

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