Sanaphay Rattanavong

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Location
Toronto, Ontario
School
University Of Minnesota
Expertise
Sustainability, Minimalism, Home Technology
  • Sanaphay is experienced in analyzing trends in architecture, urbanism, sustainability, and home design through a cultural and historical lens.
  • As a storyteller, he writes about how spaces influence identity, community, and everyday life, from historic neighborhoods to modern home innovations.
  • He brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to uncovering the latest trends in home design and sustainable living to his work at House Digest.

Experience

Sanaphay Rattanavong is a writer and researcher with a keen eye for how design, culture, and history shape the spaces we live in. With a background in journalism and storytelling, his work explores the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and the ways homes reflect identity and community. Sanaphay's writing has appeared in publications such as Spacing Magazine, JoySauce, Cuteness, and Medicinal Media, covering everything from public art and city planning to pet behavior and cultural heritage. In his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sanaphay covered local arts and culture for several years, a passion recognized with awards such as the Walker Art Center Twin Cities BIPOC Artist Grant and the Artist's Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Education

Sanaphay holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where he studied cultural studies and comparative literature, and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Bennington College.

House Digest Editorial Policies

House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.

As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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