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James Whitfield

James Whitfield

Design Correspondent

James Whitfield is a design critic and essayist whose work examines how architecture and interiors shape human experience. He teaches design writing at the Royal College of Art and contributes to Wallpaper*, Dezeen, and Dwell.

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Articles by James Whitfield(3)

Designing for Silence: The New Architecture of Calm
design7 min read

Designing for Silence: The New Architecture of Calm

Why the world's best architects are prioritizing acoustic comfort

James Whitfield·May 20, 2026
The New Materiality: Why Designers Are Returning to Earth
design6 min read

The New Materiality: Why Designers Are Returning to Earth

From rammed earth to mushroom leather, natural materials are reshaping contemporary design

James Whitfield·May 8, 2026
Living with Less: The Radical Minimalism of Studio Mumbai
design6 min read

Living with Less: The Radical Minimalism of Studio Mumbai

How one architecture practice proves that constraint is the mother of invention

James Whitfield·Apr 25, 2026