Jiro Kosugi (1915 – 1981) Japanese Industrial Designer
2021-10-29
Jiro Kosugi, a prominent Japanese industrial designer, created the Mazda R360 Coupé in 1960 and played a key role in post-WWII industrial design.Read More →
Surrealism – Art & Design Term
2021-10-29
Surrealism, emerging in the 1920s, sought to express the subconscious through art, contrasting with Cubism. Influenced by Dada, it evolved, impacting post-WWII movements.Read More →
Haunch of Venison Poster – Power of Asymmetry
2021-10-29
The use of asymmetry in typographic design imbues vitality and strength. By contrasting large and small elements, the designer creates impactful visuals.Read More →
Kansei Engineering Applied to Design
2021-10-29
A conceptual dimension in web design, development and thinking is called “Kansei engineering” a deeply held philosophy that every web site should be designed and developed to provide strong emotional as well as functional satisfaction to its user.Read More →
Outrageous Pop Culture Graphic Designs
2021-10-29
Graphic design in pop culture has a history of challenging norms. Modern designs use bold colors, distorted typography, and playful imagery to captivate audiences and reflect contemporary culture.Read More →
ISOTYPE – International System of Typographic Picture Education
2021-10-29
Isotype, developed by Otto Neurath in the 1920s, transformed communication through pictorial statistics, influencing design and accessibility, with lasting effects in modern digital interfaces.Read More →
The Baroque Period: A Confluence of Drama, Detail, and Design
2021-10-29
The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →
Maurice Matet (b.1903) French Decorator and Furniture Designer
2021-10-28
Maurice Matet, a French interior designer and decorator, was known for his modern furniture designs post-WWII, collaborating with prominent figures in the field.Read More →
Finn Lynggaard Danish Ceramicist and Glassware Designer
2021-10-28
Finn Lynggaard, born in 1930, was a pioneering Danish ceramicist and glassware designer known for his unique flower designs. He co-founded Glasmuseet Ebeltoft and his work still graces multiple galleries worldwide.Read More →
World Design Organization (WDO) – Design for a Better World
2021-10-28
The World Design Organization (WDO), formerly ICSID, promotes industrial design for better products, business, and society. It has over 170 member organizations worldwide.Read More →