Bracket Foot – What is it?
2022-01-24
Bracket feet in furniture feature a curved right-angled design, available in straight, ogee, or French styles, notably seen in Chippendale and Hepplewhite pieces.Read More →
Dictionaries (Page 16)
The design dictionary is an essential tool for any serious discussion on design. It provides a comprehensive and structured foundation for understanding the language of design and its many nuances. With its categorical approach, the dictionary allows designers to communicate their ideas with clarity and precision, facilitating a more effective international discourse on design.
Moreover, the design dictionary serves as a source of inspiration for designers looking to expand their vocabulary and explore new concepts. By offering definitions, examples, and historical context, the dictionary encourages designers to think critically about their work and its place in the broader design landscape. Ultimately, the dictionary is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in design, providing a rich tapestry of ideas and insights that can inform and inspire creative endeavours across all disciplines.
Gifting Silverware at Weddings: A Design Perspective
2021-12-02
The tradition of gifting silverware at weddings symbolizes union and adaptability, highlighting its historical, cultural, and aesthetic importance. As a valuable, heirloom-quality item, it transitions from being a practical gift to a powerful symbol of lasting love and unity.Read More →
Discover the Beauty of Sgraffito: An Art Form in Pottery
2021-11-08
Sgraffito is a scratched pottery decoration, first used in China, which spread across Europe via Persia. The vessel is immersed in slip, and then the decoration is scratched on the surface to reveal the darker body below. It was often used with maiolica from Italy.Read More →
Linoleum created as an inexpensive floor covering
2021-10-29
Frederick Walton invented linoleum in 1860, offering a durable, easy-to-clean floor covering. Its evolution included designs by Thomas Armstrong, eventually replaced by resilient vinyl in later years.Read More →
The Baroque Period: A Confluence of Drama, Detail, and Design
2021-10-29
The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →
Golden Ratio – Guide Rather than Law
2021-10-24
The golden ratio, known for its aesthetic appeal, influences various fields including art, mathematics, and music, promoting harmony and balance in design composition.Read More →
The Sofa: A Throne in the Living Room
2021-09-29
The Sofa is without a doubt the most noticeable piece of furniture in the living room, and its reign as the centrepiece has long been unchallenged. This furniture standard may appear to have been around for a long time, yet it was once just a notion in someone’s head before it gained popularity and international recognition. Read More →
Futurism – a Rejection of the Past
2021-09-21
Futurism, founded by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 1909, rejected the past and celebrated modernity, speed, and machinery, despite its controversial ties to Fascism.Read More →
Arabesque a Form of Artistic Decoration
2021-07-30
The artistic decoration known as arabesque features intricate floral and geometric designs, with origins in Spanish Islamic art and influence throughout Europe.Read More →
Pâte de Verre – Art and Design term
2021-03-01
Pâte de verre is a glass-making technique involving several steps, resulting in delicate structures with intricate patterns. It was reintroduced by Henri Cros in the late 19th century.Read More →