At SANDOW, we push the boundaries of creativity every day. Our mission is to build smart businesses—driven by innovation and design—that deliver powerful products, services and experiences to a highly selective audience. Our brands cater to everyone from the country’s most affluent individuals to beauty enthusiasts, from design experts to design devotees.

Whether it’s our beautifully produced magazines, our industry events or innovative technologies and services, SANDOW informs, inspires and engages discerning consumers and businesses in design, beauty, materials and luxury.

A different kind of company

In 2003, visionary media entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow started SANDOW with the goal to launch a truly innovative company that would reinvent the traditional publishing model. Since then, we’ve successfully built a diversified portfolio of B2C and B2B brands and have continued to grow: hiring while others are reducing their workforce, expanding our current businesses, launching new ones and finding ways to cross-pollinate our brands to better serve our audience and partners.

Leadership

“I want to build an innovation machine fueled by world-class management and operations.”

ADAM SANDOW, Founder & Chairman, SANDOW Companies; Founder & CEO, Material Bank

NOW

As founder of SANDOW, I’ve built my business through a series of organic start-ups and strategic acquisitions. I’m passionate about creating and developing new brands across beauty, design and luxury that defy traditional rules. I spend most of my time focusing on bringing innovative technologies, logistics and solutions to the design industry.

THEN

Before starting SANDOW in 2003, I was a principal in Internet start-up and wedding media company The Knot (now XO Group), where I contributed to its explosive growth and ultimate IPO in 2000. Previously, at the age of 25, I created and launched Honeymoon, a best-selling consumer travel magazine.

“Execution turns ideas into realities.”

ERICA HOLBORN, Chief Executive Officer, SANDOW Design Group

NOW

I’m responsible for implementing, executing and sustaining strategic initiatives and managing key business functions to help the company attain its goals. I collaborate with the leadership across our companies to evaluate the business, assess needs and direct and implement change.

THEN

Prior to joining SANDOW, I was President and Chief Operating Officer of TrialGraphix. There, I led the national litigation support provider in a broad range of consulting services and technologies designed for use throughout the litigation cycle. I presided over all operational aspects of the business and managed significant growth to $56MM in annual revenue (prior to acquisition).

"The power of design lies in what you have to give of yourself."

CINDY ALLEN, Chief Design Officer, SANDOW Design Group

NOW

In addition to serving as Editor in Chief of Interior Design magazine, a position I’ve held since 2001, I am Chief Design Officer of SANDOW. In this additional role, I provide leadership support for various design-related partnerships, projects and opportunities that the company may pursue.

THEN

In 1996, I was brought in as Marketing Director of Interior Design, which I did for five years before transitioning to Editor in Chief.

“We’re at our best when we’re collaborating–our editors, our sales teams, our brand partners, and the A&D industry.”

BOBBY BONETT, Chief Growth Officer and EVP, Client Strategy

NOW

I am responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the digital strategy for SANDOW Design Group. That includes engaging our global digital audience of 12 million+ with premium content every day, and working with brands on executing compelling, difference-making partnerships.

THEN

Prior to joining SANDOW, I was director of global media distribution for the NBA. I started my career in the news industry at Newsday and Digital First Media, then spent six years at SiriusXM working in content development and marketing.

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Our Core Values

Reinvent the Traditional

We don’t follow others, especially those who operate the same way they always have. We take an unconventional approach to every aspect of our business—from magazines to licensing.

Our Core Values

Think Big and Take Calculated Risks

We rely on a mix of research and gut instinct to take giant leaps to the next level.

Our Core Values

Approach Everything With Simplicity and Integrity

Our motto is keep it simple. We also believe in being authentic and transparent with everyone from employees to partners to clients.

Our Core Values

Be Passionate and Entrepreneurial

We’ve been around for more than a decade, but we still have the spirit of a start-up, and continue to get as excited about great ideas as we always have.

Our Core Values

Take Initiative and Bring Solutions

A company is only as good as the team it has. Our people don’t give up when they hit roadblocks—they find a way around them.

Our Core Values

Always Be Flexible and Agile

We continue to be nimble, even as we grow. By working and adapting quickly, we’re able to bring new products and services to market much faster than our competitors.

Our Core Values

Obsess Over Quality and Design

No detail is too small. We really care about how our products look, from magazines and packaging to events and logos. Our audience expects nothing less—and neither do we.

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Who We Are

A different kind of company

Leadership

Our Core Values

Reinvent the Traditional

Our Core Values

Think Big and Take Calculated Risks

Our Core Values

Approach Everything With Simplicity and Integrity

Our Core Values

Be Passionate and Entrepreneurial

Our Core Values

Take Initiative and Bring Solutions

Our Core Values

Always Be Flexible and Agile

Our Core Values

Obsess Over Quality and Design