American Designers’ Gallery (1928) Design Group
The American Designer’s Gallery, founded in 1928 in New York, aimed to elevate modern decorative arts and support designers’ professional standing through exhibitions.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?
The American Designer’s Gallery, founded in 1928 in New York, aimed to elevate modern decorative arts and support designers’ professional standing through exhibitions.Read More →
Between 1905 and 1907, he worked as an apprentice to architect and furniture designer Bruno Paul in Berlin, where he studied wooden furniture design. He created furniture for all of his early homes, including the Werner residence.Read More →
Emilio Ambasz, a pivotal figure in design, reshaped cultural perspectives through inquiry-driven approaches, merging architecture with environmental and social consciousness during his MoMA tenure and beyond.Read More →
The 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago showcased modernity and innovation, influencing architecture, urban planning, and societal perspectives, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
Daniel Schofield’s Signet Trestle Table is a minimalist, collapsible design suited for modern nomadic lifestyles, featuring aluminum rings coated in cork rubber for stability.Read More →
Hikaru dorodango, or polished mud balls, are handmade spheres crafted from soil and water, embodying patience and beauty through a meditative, tactile process.Read More →
Motto Chocolate’s packaging employs balance and contrast, enhancing brand recognition while storytelling through design, fostering emotional connections, and ensuring consumer engagement for loyalty and market differentiation.Read More →
Yūsuke Aida (1931-2015) – Japanese ceramics designer and industrial designer. He studied town planning at Chiba University and ceramics under Ken Miyanohara. Read More →
Yuri Masaki is a Japanese glass designer she was president of the Masaki Glass and Art Studio. Her work was included in 1987 and 1990…Read More →
Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) was a pioneering Japanese industrial designer known for his elegant furniture, notably the Butterfly Stool (1956), integrating Japanese and Western traditions.Read More →