Japanese Design: Art, Aesthetics & Culture (Hardcover)
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 →
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?
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 →
Anni Albers’ Notebook 1970-1980 showcases her creative process through intricate drawings and studies, revealing her evolution as a draftsman and exploration of complex geometric patterns.Read More →
New Wave Clay explores the evolution of ceramics into a new design category, merging craftsmanship and artistic expression while showcasing diverse works from various creative backgrounds.Read More →
The Ceramics Bible is a comprehensive guide for ceramic practitioners, offering techniques, historical insights, and troubleshooting tips, complete with over 700 illustrations. Perfect for artists and students.Read More →
Simple Matters is a beautiful collection of essays that encourages readers to simplify their lives by focusing on emotional and physical well-being, developing a personal style, and chasing one’s dreams.Read More →
Anu Partanen’s “The Nordic Theory of Everything” advocates adopting Nordic principles for a fairer, happier American society, contrasting life in the U.S. and Nordic countries.Read More →
Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques. Tara Shaw, a designer and antique dealer, has supplied a slew of AD100 and Elle Decor A-listers of French and European antiques, including Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams.Read More →
What happens when you’ve cultivated the Danish sense of cosiness (hygge) and mastered the Swedish sense of moderation (lagom)? Consider honing your Sisu, a Finnish word that refers to a combination of bravery, strength, grit, tenacity, and perseverance.Read More →
Barbro Nilsson was a Swedish textile artist and designer whose rugs, tapestries and MMF AB leadership shaped modern Scandinavian textile design.Read More →
The new detailed bible of interior design from a home styling expert who has taught an entire Scandinavian generation how to create a harmonious home.Read More →