Sight unseen
Transform scattered design research into curated discovery when editorial expertise delivers targeted design inspiration with design inspiration from Sight Unseen. Built for designers, artists, and creative professionals seeking emerging talent, it combines trend forecasting with independent maker spotlights so you can discover breakthrough creators before mainstream adoption, while home tours and fair reports enable comprehensive visual research without endless browsing. This runs on a platform established for 16 years by internationally renowned design experts Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer, partnered with 1stDibs for exclusive furniture access, ensuring every project ships faster, looks distinctive, and scales strategically. The influential editorial force has been uncovering new talents since 2009 through daily content, nomadic design fairs, and consulting services for forward-thinking clients including Sonos, Herman Miller, and West Elm, giving you direct access to the creative intelligence that separates industry leaders from followers across contemporary design disciplines.