Browse newsletters about design history

SNAKE | Sami Reiss | Substack

by Sami Reiss

Sami Reiss's SNAKE unearths rare, archival furniture and design. It spotlights auction finds, offers market insights, and provides 'crib sheets' for enthusiasts.

Beth Mathews | Substack

by Beth Mathews

Los Angeles Art Director Beth Mathews shares her passion for vintage-inspired design, offering process breakdowns, tips, and prompts to help designers find joy and creativity.

Sighs & Whispers | Laura McLaws Helms | Substack

by Laura McLaws Helms

Sighs & Whispers is cultural historian Laura McLaws Helms's weekly dive into fashion, art, photography, and the 'intersecting mess' of 20th-century culture and women’s issues.

Abbey Goes Design Scouting | Abbey Nova | Substack

by Abbey Nova

Design historian and novelist Abbey Nova explores the fascinating stories behind the objects and spaces that shape our daily lives, from 19th-century silver to modern design.

Absolument ! | Kelsey Rose | Substack

by Kelsey Rose

Kelsey Rose, Archivist of the Eames Office, explores art history, design, and architecture, enriched with personal tales of an American's life in France.

Casual Archivist | Elizabeth Goodspeed | Substack

by Elizabeth Goodspeed

Elizabeth Goodspeed's Casual Archivist explores design history, dissecting collections of ephemera, packaging, and printed matter from an expert designer.

Logo Histories | Richard Baird | Substack

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Logo Histories explores the history of logo and corporate identity design, offering designers crucial context and connecting them to the thinking of past pioneers.