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LC2 chair - The Square and Furniture Deisgn

The Influence of the Square in Furniture Design

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Metal Desk Lamp – with Adjustable Gooseneck

Institut d'Esthétique Industrielle French promotional organization

Institut d’Esthétique Industrielle: Champion of Good Design

Exit Sign - Ubiquitous Design

The Humble Exit Sign: An Unsung Hero in Saving Lives

Île-de-France ocean liner

The Île-de-France: Floating Ambassador of French Decorative Arts

AIGA Design Conference 2023
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André Hunebelle - Ashtray

André Hunebelle (1896-1985) Designer French Decorative Arts

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Otto Wagner: An Architectural Colouring Book

Constructed Head by Naum Gabo

Naum Gabo: A Titan of Constructivist Art

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Ernest Chaplet (1835 – 1909) French ceramicist and studio potter

Fontainbleu | Hunter, Eileen | V&A Explore The Collections

Hunter Eileen (1909 – 1979) British Textile Designer and Writer

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Sheila Hicks (b.1934), American Textile Designer

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Hille Modernist British Furniture Manufacturer

Rudolf Hammel Silverware Design

Rudolf Hammel (1862 -1937), Austrian Architect and Designer

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slipware pottery

Slipware Pottery – what is it?

Japonisme style of decorative arts

Japonisme – a French interpretation of a Japanese aesthetic

Suprematism Russian abstract art & design style

Neon Lighting Dictionary term

Neon Lighting – Dictionary – Design Term

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Minimalism – Less is More

Milan Design Week 2023
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Ornamo Book of Finnish Design

The Ornamo Book of Finnish Design

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Pop Art – Hardcover – Coffee Table Book

Aesthetic Wall Collage Kit Posters - Bauhaus Exhibition Posters, Set of 6 Rare German Art School Prints/Geometric Prints Mid Century Art Print

Abstract Geometric Bauhaus Prints and Wall Art

Neon Lighting Dictionary term

Neon Lighting – Dictionary – Design Term

Mona Lisa Clock

Mona Lisa Clock – Antique of the Future

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Brandewijnskom - brandy bowls

Brandewijnskom – brandy bowls for birth ceremonies

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International Silver Company (ISC) American Silversmiths

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Discovering the Wonders of Metalsmiths Around the World

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J.M van Kempen Dutch Silversmith

Bertel Gardberg Candlesticks

Bertel Gardberg (1916 – 2007) Finnish Jeweller and Metalworker

Juliuys Olaf Randall

Julius Olaf Randahl (1880 – 1972) Swedish silversmith

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LC2 chair - The Square and Furniture Deisgn

Squares have influenced furniture design, enhancing aesthetics and functionality, with their roots in ancient Greek architecture and modernist furniture. The square shape is a timeless influence in furniture design, offering versatility, modularity, and sustainability through its equal sides and right angles.Read More →

Lepower Metal Desk Lamp featured image

This lamp features a high-quality metal lampshade and base that is heavy-duty, long-lasting, and attractive, brightening your living space, bedroom, or study room.Read More →

Institut d'Esthétique Industrielle French promotional organization

The Institut d’Esthétique Industrielle, founded in 1949, is a crucial institution in French design, promoting good design and fostering innovation. It emphasizes functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic value in industrial production, contributing to the rich tapestry of French design and enhancing user experience and quality of life.Read More →

Exit Sign - Ubiquitous Design

Discover the vital role of the ubiquitous exit sign in our everyday safety. This blog post illuminates how these often overlooked signs, engineered with precision and backed by stringent regulations, guide us to safety during emergencies. Unveil the science, legalities, and evolution behind the humble exit sign, our unsung hero.Read More →

A facsimile edition of Kazimir Malevich, SUPREMATISM 34 Drawings, was published in 1990 by Artists Bookworks, accompanied by an introduction to the drawings by Patricia Railing;Read More →

Île-de-France ocean liner

The Île-de-France, launched in 1926, was a grand dame of French ocean liners, showcasing elegance and craftsmanship. Designed by top designers, it showcased French decorative arts, opulence, and practicality, making it a symbol of the golden age of transatlantic travel.Read More →

André Hunebelle - Ashtray

André Hunebelle, a French creative artist, studied mathematics at École Polytechnique and worked in glassware, lighting, and metalwork. He transitioned to media and film, producing and directing successful films like “Feu Sacré” and winning the Prix du Meill.Read More →

Otto Wagner colouring book featured image

By the time the Viennese architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918) began publishing the drawings included in this colouring book, he had already spent much of his career designing historicist-style buildings. But his attitude was changing, and he completely ignored those early designs in time.Read More →

Constructed Head by Naum Gabo

Naum Gabo, a Russian sculptor, was a pioneer in constructivist art, studying at Munich University and teaching at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Architecture. His life and work exemplify artistic innovation and the power of art to shape societal structures.Read More →

International Symposium "Art Sciences on the Border of Science and Art: GAKhN and Aesthetic Experience of the 1920s"

The GAkhN, active from 1921 to 1934, was a crucial chapter in Russia’s intellectual and artistic history, fostering artistic culture and innovation. It served as an academic hub, fostering innovative thinking, and shaping public understanding of the arts.Read More →

slipware pottery

Slipware is pottery known by its primary decorating method in which slip is added before firing by dipping, painting or splashing on the leather-hard clay body surface. Slip is an aqueous clay body suspension that is a combination of clays and other minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.Read More →

Kyohei Fujita Glassware

Kyohei Fujita, born in 1921, gained exposure to glass art through apprenticeship with Toshichi Iwata. He developed a unique style and established the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association in 1972. Kyohei Fujita, a prominent Japanese artist, combines traditional Japanese elements with modern spirit, creating a lasting legacy in the international studio glass movement.Read More →

Oceano Oltreluce - Cover Page

Oceano Oltreluce, founded in 1981, is an Italian lighting manufacturer specializing in innovative design and craftsmanship. The company’s philosophy is “Italian light workshop,” with in-house production, local sourcing, and authenticity. They embrace eco-sustainability and strive for continuous improvement.Read More →

Ernest Chaplet featured image

Ernest Chaplet (1835 – 1909) was a French ceramicist, an early studio potter’ who mastered slip decoration, rediscovered stoneware, and conducted copper-red studies. From 1882 to 1885, he was the director of Charles Haviland’s workshop to study decorative processes, where he collaborated with artists such as Paul Gauguin. He eventually moved to Choisy-le-Roi, where he focused on porcelain glaze studies.Read More →

Japonisme style of decorative arts

A French term used to describe a variety of European borrowings from Japanese art was Japonisme.

With the opening of trade with Japan following the expedition of the American Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853. The interest in Japanese art in the West, particularly in France, had started to develop. The artist Félix Bracquemond, a friend of the Goncourt brothers, were among the first interpreters of the style.Read More →

A picture of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone dancing

I saw La La Land this weekend and Damien Chazelle musical is brilliant and emotional tribute to the 1950’s musical. Visually stunning eye candy for my inner graphic designer. Not so much a visual re-imaging of Los Angeles as a opportunity to see it through an artists eye. Chazelles last film, “Whiplash”used Jazz as a tool to explore ambition, the price of achieving excellence. Read More →

Light Saber Duel featured image

The lightsaber, an iconic design icon in the Star Wars franchise, represents a blend of technology, mythology, tradition, and innovation. Its sleek, minimalist design contrasts with its vivid energy blade, symbolizing the Jedi Order and the Force’s mystical power. The vibrant colors of the lightsaber’s blades carry symbolic weight, indicating character alignment and intent. The lightsaber’s legacy has inspired real-life innovations and reimagined various forms across media, showcasing the power of design in creating meaningful objects.Read More →

Murphy Radio Featured Image

Murphy Radio revolutionized radio and television design with innovative designs by R.D. Russell, focusing on veneered plywood cabinets and post-war collaboration. R.D. Russell and Murphy Radio collaborated on radio and television cabinets, introducing modern aesthetics and functional elements, shaping electronics design and inspiring contemporary designers.Read More →

Fontainbleu | Hunter, Eileen | V&A Explore The Collections

Eileen Hunter, a British textile designer and writer, revolutionized the industry with vibrant colors and innovative patterns, challenging the status quo and inspiring change. Hunter Eileen, known as Laura Hunter, was a trailblazer in design and literature, publishing articles, books, and showcasing her storytelling talent. Her innovative designs and literary contributions continue to inspire today’s creatives.Read More →

High-Tech Design

High-Tech architecture emerged in the 1970s, focusing on technological innovation, industrial aesthetics, and functionalism, reshaping the built environment. High-Tech architecture emphasized utilitarian aesthetics, flexibility, and adaptability, influencing interior design and sustainability, and influencing modern green and minimalist styles.Read More →