From a robotic beauty counter in St. Petersburg to an Amsterdam café inspired by the tropical clime of Marrakesh, this issue spotlights four clever interiors that are leading the way to a brilliant tomorrow. Plus, our guide to first-rate industrial design schools in North America and Europe; the illustrious return of the Watergate Hotel; how architects and designers are using virtual reality to bring a new dimension to their work; and 20+ design-savvy gift ideas for the holidays.