For the January relaunch of the Vaughan Journal, its onsite publication, DLN Partner Vaughan tapped seven of its creative collaborators—from interior designers to stylists and publicists—to weigh in on the themes they predict for design in 2025. After seeing Design Leadership Foundation Scholar Sanethia Samson speak at last year’s Design Leadership Summit in Edinburgh, the brand included her in its group of influential design voices, interviewing her on “the styles, spaces and details set to emerge in the world of interiors.”
Sanethia’s perspective? Design will be all about flavor—not in the traditional sense, but as a bold new way of engaging the senses.
“Design is fluid, constantly evolving into something extraordinary,” Sanethia told Vaughan. “For 2025, I see it as the year of flavor—not in the traditional sense, but a bold new way of engaging the senses. It’s about creating spaces that respond organically to their surroundings and occupants, adapting to their needs and emotions. Designers like Kelly Wearstler are leading the way, blending circadian lighting, color balance, tactile materials, and craftsmanship to evoke emotion and bring spaces to life. Inspired by smart technology and biophilic design, this sensory-driven approach will transform spaces into living, breathing experiences, redefining how we interact with design.”
We love Sanethia’s view on the future of design—and can’t wait to see more from her. You can watch her full Summit talk here and read the full Vaughan article here.