Shoemaker of Dreams: The Autobiography of Salvatore Ferragamo
Shoemaker of Dreams: The Autobiography of Salvatore Ferragamo
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January 31, 2025
Join me at Encyclopedia Design, where we delve into the rich tapestry of the decorative and applied arts. Each post spans over 250 years of innovation and unveils the history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic principles that shape our everyday environments. Explore fascinating stories about furniture, textiles, ceramics, and more. Discover how design not only decorates but also defines our world. Ready to uncover the beauty of design?
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Victionary’s monograph, “Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025,” explores the agency’s identity systems, design philosophy, and creative processes, showcasing contemporary Scandinavian design’s significance and accessibility.Read More →
The Braun BN0211 Classic Slim Quartz watch exemplifies minimalist design with a black dial, Milanese mesh strap, balancing functionality, legibility, and understated elegance.Read More →
The photograph transforms an urban scene by merging human form and structure, showcasing colour’s role in enhancing visual rhythm and spatial interaction in contemporary art.Read More →
Martí Guixé is a Catalan designer who challenges traditional design boundaries, focusing on product systems, food design, and user participation, while critiquing consumption culture.Read More →
A large blackwork tattoo merges art and identity, transforming the body into a dynamic canvas while reflecting personal expression and cultural significance in contemporary practices.Read More →
The Discocó pendant lamp by Christophe Mathieu blends sculptural form with functional lighting, featuring layered discs that create a captivating interplay of light, shadow, and atmosphere.Read More →
A curated directory of 100 important furniture, lighting, seating and accessories companies, from modernist design houses to contemporary manufacturers and homeware brands.Read More →
The 1933 Lucky Strike advertisement exemplifies how fashion illustration and design established glamour and sophistication, linking the cigarette brand to modern femininity while normalising harmful products.Read More →
The 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II wagon combined practicality, spaciousness, and style, appealing to suburban families with its functional design, durability, and modern aesthetics.Read More →