Exploring the Innovative Design of Prop Shelves
Prop is a minimalist shelving system designed by Lausanne-based studio BIG-GAME for Karimoku New Standard. It features L-shaped side modules for stability and stylish functionality.Read More →
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?
Prop is a minimalist shelving system designed by Lausanne-based studio BIG-GAME for Karimoku New Standard. It features L-shaped side modules for stability and stylish functionality.Read More →
William Addison Dwiggins (1880-1956) was a versatile American designer known for typefaces like “Metro” and “Electra,” widely used in books and commercial work. He also coined the term “graphic designer.”Read More →
Between 1890 and 1914, the École de Nancy in France was a group of Art Nouveau artisans and designers, creating everyday objects with unique styles.Read More →
Alma Haser explores the fascination with identical twins, highlighting their genetic similarities, the formation process, and unique differences like fingerprints despite being nearly identical.Read More →
Benjamin Hubert’s LAYER partners with Really to create SHIFT, a flexible shelving system made from upcycled textiles, perfect for retail and exhibition spaces.Read More →
Nathaniel Gerdes, a photographer in Petaluma, California, specializes in vibrant female portraits, masterfully blending design principles to evoke emotional resonance and visual appeal.Read More →
Grant Stanley Featherston, an Australian furniture designer, became known for his iconic chairs in the 1950s, symbolizing the Atomic Era and influencing modernist design.Read More →
Tias Eckhoff (1926 – 2016), a renowned Norwegian industrial designer, created timeless classics like RBM Ana, Maya cutlery, and Glohane tableware, receiving widespread recognition.Read More →
Le Corbusier, a Swiss architect, designer, and theorist, played a pivotal role in 20th-century architecture through influential writings, modern furniture design, and iconic architectural projects.Read More →
The Newson Aluminum Chair by Marc Newson for Knoll is a modern homage to Mies van der Rohe’s cantilevered chairs, featuring innovative construction details.Read More →