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THE UNLEVELLED PLAYING FIELD
A clear look at how design, policy, and access determine winners and losers. This piece reveals hidden system advantages—in technology, cities, workplaces—that favor some and marginalize others. With sharp examples and practical steps, it shows how design reinforces inequality and what designers, leaders, and citizens can do to level the field. Concise, urgent, and solution-driven, THE UNLEVELLED PLAYING FIELD challenges assumptions and points to design-led paths to fairness.
CRATE & BARREL FABRICS, RANKED: A friendly hierarchy for shopping the upholstery program — what to pick first, what to use carefully, and how to choose the right fabric for the room.
Want a Crate & Barrel sofa that actually survives real life? Mr. Call is ranking their top fabrics by everyday durability, not just good looks. Skip the guesswork and learn which powerhouse performance fabrics to choose—and which delicate ones to skip.
INSIDE A $6,000 SOFA
A great sofa is so much more than just a place to sit—it’s a stack of hidden details. Mr. Call breaks down exactly what you're paying for in a $6,000 benchmark couch, what to look for, and where cheap construction likes to hide.
FOUNDERS LETTER
Buying the wrong sofa is an expensive mistake you shouldn't have to live with. Mr. Call built this site to help you skip the frustrating trial-and-error loop and confidently pick a high-quality, perfect couch right on your very first try.