Louis Rault (1847 – 1903) French Sculptor, Engraver and Jewellery Designer
2023-03-17
Louis Rault, a French sculptor, engraver, and jewellery designer, overcame a lack of formal training to excel in Art Nouveau style.Read More →
Glyphs – Road to International Understanding
2023-03-16
Glyphs serve as powerful, language-independent symbols enhancing communication and understanding in diverse environments, fostering safety and clarity in increasingly global and digital contexts.Read More →
The Timeless Beauty of Penguin Book Covers by Jan Tschichold
2023-03-16
Jan Tschichold, a renowned typographer, revolutionized book cover design for Penguin Books in the 1930s, emphasizing simplicity and balance. His influence persists in modern graphic design.Read More →
Peter Behrens (1868 – 1940) – German Architect/Designer
2023-03-16
Peter Behrens (1868 – 1940) was a German graphic artist, architect and designer. He studied at the Karlsruhe and in Düsseldorf and Munich.Read More →
Stockholm Design Week September 5-9, 2023
2023-03-13
The Stockholm Design Week will be held from February 6 to 12 and from September 5 to 9 in 2023.Stockholm has a lot of places where design events take place, from galleries and showrooms to dinner parties, meetings after fairs, opening cocktails, museums, and cultural centres.Read More →
Charles Pfister (1938 – 1990) American Interior Designer
2023-03-11
Charles Pfister (1939 to 1990) was an American interior and furniture designer and architect. He was professionally active in San Francisco.Read More →
Kurt Versen (1901 – 1997), Swedish lighting designer
2023-03-10
Kurt Versen (1901-1997), a Swedish lighting designer and manufacturer, settled in the USA in 1930. His practical lamps were featured at the 1951 ‘Good Design’ exhibition.Read More →
A Swedish National Treasure – Orrefors Glasbruk
2023-03-10
Orrefors Glasbruk is a Swedish glassware manufacturer. An ironworks was established in 1726 on the property of Halleberg ( the Orrefors estate), Socken, Småland. Read More →
Adrian Frutiger (1928 – 2015) Typographer – Creator of Widely Used Fonts.
2023-03-10
Adrian Frutiger (1928-2015), a Swiss graphic designer, created widely used fonts like Avenir and Frutiger for airports and signs worldwide.Read More →
Dorothy Draper (1889 – 1969) Rediscovering a Legend
2023-03-10
Dorothy Draper (1889-1969), American interior designer from Tuxedo Park, New York, known for bold decor and influential wallpaper designs, left a lasting impact on interior design history.Read More →