In January, AD famously publishes the AD100 list, a prestigious global who’s who of established designers, living legends, and a select group of debuts. By the February issue, which is devoted to breakthrough performances, the editors are excited to shine the spotlight on rising stars. New ideas about how to live are essential to the industry; as in any creative field, progress is limited if we only celebrate the old masters. It has been fascinating to document the process for each of the designers featured this month: How do they approach their projects, their clients, and in several stories, their own personal environments?
