The Insiders’ Guide to the Sir Gio Table
The Sir Gio Table, designed by Philippe Starck, showcases innovation with a high-tech plastic central leg supporting a glass top, blending modernity and 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?
The Sir Gio Table, designed by Philippe Starck, showcases innovation with a high-tech plastic central leg supporting a glass top, blending modernity and functionality.Read More →
Swarovski, a luxury crystal brand founded in 1895, has made significant contributions to various industries, fashion, and sustainability, building a global legacy.Read More →
Superstudio, which was established in Florence in 1966, questioned the modernist orthodoxy that architecture and technological advancements could change the world by producing alternative future visions in photomontages, drawings, collages, and films. Read More →
Superstudio, an avant-garde architectural collective, challenged traditional design through utopian concepts, influencing modern architecture and promoting critical discussions on consumerism and urbanism.Read More →
Surrealism, a 20th-century movement, offered a radical alternative to cubism, emphasizing access to the subconscious and free expression in art and design.Read More →
Incorporating the Italian design industry and culture in a single-minded and spontaneous national image building project, Italian designers have produced a wide range of forms-fashion, graphic arts and product and set design-with a unique international resonance.Read More →
This is a best-selling line! Marimekko, one of the world’s first lifestyle brands (and still one of the best), has released a newly packaged notecard set of 16 stunning floral designs.Read More →
Full POTTERY STUDIO: Includes everything you’ll need to get started with pottery! A pottery wheel, 3 pounds of clay, a 6-piece toolset, a craft apron, a table cover, 12 pots of paint, glaze, sponge, 2 paintbrushes, illustrated directions, and an idea is all included in this kit.Read More →
Akaba progressive Spanish Design Company founded on four fundamental principles: commitment to design, an international perspective, distinctive business identity and the establishment of new jobs.Read More →
This Japanese design book presents Japan’s arts, aesthetics and culture with over 160 stunning colour photos and extensive historical and cultural commentaries.Read More →