DC Hillier is a writer, designer, and an internationally respected authority on Postwar and International Modernist design. Based in Montréal, Canada, DC's journey into the world of Modern design began during his studies at the Ontario College of Art & Design, where a passion for film collided with an obsession for design. Supplementing his film studies degree with design coursework, DC began collecting and restoring mid-century furniture — rescuing discarded pieces from thrift stores, yard sales, and the occasional roadside find.
What started as a student's obsession evolved into a career as a designer, collector, writer, and a leading voice in the modernist space. Today, DC Hillier is the creative mind behind MCM Daily, the go-to platform for Mid-Century Modern design enthusiasts. He consults on design projects, has been published by a prestigious design publishers, and is a trusted consultation resource at the museum level — having served on the Collections Committee of the Toronto Design Exchange (DX), a landmark institution in Canadian design history, prior to its closure, and providing curatorial consultation for the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto and the Musée des beaux-Arts de Montréal.
But DC's editorial vision extends well beyond iconic furniture and interiors. He is, at heart, a cultural curator — someone who sees Mid-Century Modernism not as a narrow design niche but as a complete worldview. His content spans the full breadth of the modernist aesthetic universe: from landmark architecture to the sculptural beauty of automotive design.
Perhaps most distinctively, DC brings a unique cultural dimension to MCM Daily through carefully curated music — assembling unique soundscapes of jazz, alternative, pop, lounge, and beyond that capture the mood, sophistication, and soul of the mid-century era. It's this multidisciplinary approach — weaving together architecture, design, automobiles, film, pop culture, and music into a single, cohesive editorial experience — that sets DC apart from every other voice in the space and transforms MCM Daily from a design account into a living, breathing cultural destination.
DC's reach extends far beyond North America — his work resonates with design enthusiasts across South America (particularly Brazil), Europe (France, Italy, Germany, the UK, and Spain), Asia (notably Japan), and Australia. His voice is authoritative yet accessible — capable of speaking to both the design cognoscenti and the everyday homeowner looking to bring a touch of mid-century magic into their living room.
