Cracked Portraits by Taisuke Mohri
Taisuke Mohri’s “Cracked Portraits” merges hyperrealistic drawings with cracked glass, symbolizing the fragility of human identity through dynamic visual techniques and narratives of imperfection.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?
Taisuke Mohri’s “Cracked Portraits” merges hyperrealistic drawings with cracked glass, symbolizing the fragility of human identity through dynamic visual techniques and narratives of imperfection.Read More →
Art Nouveau was an international style of design and architecture.
Idiosyncratic and romantic the Art Nouveau style derived from the vestiges of academic classicism of the École des Beauz-Arts, Paris and the study of plant forms. Between 1880 and 1910, the Art Nouveau movement was influential throughout Europe and to a lesser degree in the United States. The following are 10 beautifully crafted examples of jewellery design in this style.Read More →
Owen Jones’ “The Grammar of Ornament,” although influential, reflects colonial attitudes. “Pattern as Politics” reinterprets Jones’ work, promoting inclusive, respectful design traditions today.Read More →
Loving this handprinted rainbow stripes Olive Oil Bottle from ItalyRead More →
“An eye for un ail” by Illustrator Julien PostureRead More →
Fall decor season is here! I wanted to make a large wall hanging for fall that didn’t take a lot of time, and if you didn’t already know, cutting things out of felt is a great quick way to get some big textural shapes in your DIY projects. As long as you can cut shapes out with scissors and do some extremely minimal sewing, this fall wall decor DIY can be up in no time!Read More →
Kurt Chang is an artist based in Los Angeles, CA, USA, he has been sharing pretty illustrations via his Behance.Read More →
Max Gradl was a German architect and designer, studied in Munich, worked at Alexandr Koch, and contributed to the 1903 ‘Fine Metals Exhibition’ in Stuttgart.Read More →
The 1962 Airstream Tradewind embodies American ingenuity, reflecting Space Age optimism and mid-century design; it remains a cherished symbol of freedom and cultural nostalgia today.Read More →
The evolution of design from organic shapes to geometric forms reflects technological changes and human perceptions, as seen in Mario Bellini’s impactful designs that embody this progression.Read More →