The MILEstone Stories designer collaboration concept continues with Nicole Jordan, design director at PBK Architects in Houston, for Stories: Chapter 4. Daydream, the new porcelain tile collection resulting from the collaboration, will make its official debut at Coverings 2026, on March 30 in Las Vegas.
Stories by MILEstone continues its mission to “Give a Voice to the American Design Community,” celebrating creativity and collaboration through a series of designer-led collections. Each chapter brings a unique perspective from a member of the design community, translating their ideas and philosophy into a distinctive porcelain tile collection that reflects MILEstone’s commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and meaningful storytelling through design.
As design director of PBK Architects, Jordan brings extensive experience across multiple sectors including civic, workplace, aviation and education. Guided by her belief that good design should be equitable and inclusive,
Nicole’s approach emphasizes wellness, safety and flexibility — principles that also inform her vision for Stories: Chapter 4, the Daydream Collection.
For this collaboration, Jordan draws inspiration from a biophilic design philosophy, exploring the relationship between nature and the built environment. The resulting concept reflects a sense of calm, balance and connection, translating inspiration from the natural world into a porcelain surface designed to bring harmony and tranquility into interior and exterior spaces. And as a new addition to MILEstone’s Carbon-Neutral portfolio, this collection honors the beauty of the natural world without impacting it.
The Stories concept originated from MILEstone’s Design Advisory Council (DAC), a group of distinguished designers selected for their insight and influence within the American design community. Each year, DAC members submit collection concepts for consideration, with one selected for development with the MILEstone design team.
Previous Stories collaborations include Jennifer Farris of Bandura Design for the Bestow Collection (Chapter 1), Michele McMinn of Gresham Smith for the imprint Collection (Chapter 2) and Sarah Rink of Design Cooperative LLC for the Untamed Collection (Chapter 3).
