Curated Content (Page 9)

This collection of design-related curated content, articles and posts is a treasure trove of inspiration and knowledge for anyone interested in the world of design. From graphic design to product design, this collection covers a wide range of topics that will pique the interest of designers at any level. The articles and posts are written by experts in their respective fields, offering insights into the latest trends, techniques and best practices. The curated content is carefully selected to showcase the most innovative and thought-provoking designs worldwide.

The poster has established itself as an integral part of modern marketing and has acquired the status of a typical Swiss quality product just like the one it was intended to sell. A good example is the poster designed in 1952 by Herbert Leupin (1916–1999) for the Pelikan fountain pen company. Showing an eponymous bird with a pen in its beak and a wing ink, it’s done with very little text. The message is simple: the bird is a brand name. Anyone looking to buy a fountain pen.Read More →

Warm ochre and neutral hues Scandinavian Design

Scandinavian design, focusing on warm ochre and neutral tones, connects to nature and the environment. It embodies minimalism, functionality, textural variety, and a respect for natural light, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and timeless elegance.
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Colour postcard photograph of Norway in the 1960s showing a red car on a snowy mountain road beside a skier with a backpack.

A delightful set of photo postcards made in Norway in the 1960s. Wonderfully, nearly all the cards in the set include a cheerful red car (of various makes), merrily making its way through the Norwegian countryside. The postcards thus evoke a series of personal snapshots of one person’s road-trip.Read More →

Vivian Maier street photographer

Found after her death, Vivian Maier’s photographs capture New York City in motion.

Two years before Vivian Maier died in 2009 at age 83, 30,000 of her negatives were bought at a Chicago thrift auction by former estate agent John Maloof.Read More →