Design Inspiration (Page 2)

Design is a fascinating and inspiring field that has the power to transform our world. The collection of posts and articles on the inspiring nature of design is a treasure trove of insights, ideas, and inspiration for anyone interested in this field. From exploring the latest trends in product design to examining the role of design in shaping our culture, these pieces offer a wealth of knowledge and perspective.

They showcase how design can solve complex problems, improve people’s lives, and create beauty worldwide. Whether you are a designer yourself or simply someone who appreciates good design, this collection is sure to leave you feeling inspired and energized. So dive in and discover all that the design world has to offer!

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Fiskars general purpose scissors cutting paper demonstrating functional design scissors in everyday use

Fiskars Original Orange-Handled Scissors, introduced in 1967, merges ergonomic design and quality with a distinctive design. These versatile, high-grade stainless steel scissors offer exceptional precision, durability, and comfort, particularly for smaller hands. They have a lifetime warranty and are a recognized design icon globally.Read More →

Pantone Colour Swatch

The Pantone Colour Matching System is a system for identifying, matching and communicating colours across product design, graphic design and marketing. It utilises a unique numbering system for identifying its colours.Read More →

Parola Telephone by Fausta Cavazza, 1979

Fausta Cavazza’s Parola Telephone was a groundbreaking design that changed the way people thought about telephones. It was made out of Santoprene, a soft substance developed by Monsanto that resists scratches and dirt. It was an instant hit with consumers and was a symbol of innovation and creativity. Cavazza patented the design in 1979 and 1982, and established her own company to manufacture it.Read More →

Japanese flower arranging featured image

The arrangements of flowers offer far more than a pattern employing flowers and foliage neatly distributed in an appropriate container.
Not only is it a form of relaxation, but flower arrangement reawakens an awareness of nature upon which a philosophy – that of restraint and simplicity — is based.Read More →

La Biche au Bois by Jules Cheret

Jules Cheret was a French painter who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. Over the course of his long life, Cheret produced more than 1000 posters. His extravagantly colourful designs were used to regularly promote upcoming theatre productions. He is regarded as the father of the modern poster.Read More →

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German-born, Tschichold is one of the most outstanding and influential typographers of the 20th century, He cleared away the old typography of pre-1925 and made room for a modern, structured and regulated new typography. His work is characterised by rigorous structure, asymmetrical placement of contrasting elements, and layouts based on horizontal and vertical underlying grids.Read More →