 In 2015, editor-in-chief Spencer Bailey said that new columns would be added to the magazine, focusing equally on the craftsmanship of fashion and design.These new columns include "Detail", which looks at garment and textile detail; "Taste", in which a thought leader shares a current personal interest; "How It's Made", intended to replace the yearly issue of the same name; "Executive", in which an executive discusses the convergence of business and creativity; and "Dialogue", a conversation between two creatives.In February 2016, "Surface" released its first "Builders Issue", which focuses on real estate development and architecture.