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Creativity in Design: Exploring the Decorative and Applied Arts

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?

ugendstil brooch with opal, enamel wings and gold Art Nouveau insect form

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 →

Felt Leaf Wall Decor

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 →

Florian-Mueller

Cologne-based photographer Florian Mueller captures the street scene of Shanghai at night with this series that focuses on tiny storefronts selling a variety of things, sort of like a mini 7-Eleven.Read More →