Design Observer Information

The best conversations in design — expert-led, multidisciplinary, and for the curious mind. Essays, podcasts, and events that inspire and connect.

Website	http://www.designobserver.com/
Revenue	$7 million
Employees	13 (5 on RocketReach)
Founded	2003
Address	150 Deepwood Dr, Hamden, Connecticut 06517, US
Phone	+1 319-334-3655
Technologies	JavaScript , HTML , PHP +62 more (view full list)
Industry	Online Audio and Video Media, Media & Internet General, Architecture, Media & Internet, Real Estate, Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, News, Content and Publishing
Web Rank	545612
Web Visits	98800
Keywords	Design Trends, Graphic Design, Design Culture, Visual Communication, Design Writing, Design Thinking, Ux Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, Publication Design, Editorial Design, Art Direction, Design Articles, Design Interviews, Design Media, Design Analysis
Competitors	Fast Company, WIRED, Dezeen, designboom, communication, Core77, Smashing Magazine, Dieline, Creative Bloq, A List Apart +40 more (view full list)
SIC	SIC Code 27 Companies, SIC Code 271 Companies, SIC Code 2711 Companies
NAICS	NAICS Code 81211 Companies, NAICS Code 8121 Companies, NAICS Code 81 Companies, NAICS Code 812112 Companies, NAICS Code 812 Companies

Design Observer Questions

The Design Observer annual revenue was $7 million in 2026.

Ellen McGirt is the Editor in Chief of Design Observer.

5 people are employed at Design Observer.

Design Observer is based in Hamden, Connecticut.

The NAICS codes for Design Observer are [81211, 8121, 81, 812112, 812].

The SIC codes for Design Observer are [27, 271, 2711].