Børge Mogensen the Spanish Chair for Fredericia.

Fredericia, a Danish furniture company, thrived post-WWII through strategic collaborations, innovative designs, and visionary business strategies, highlighting the transformative power of design in shaping brand identity. The brand moulded global design trends while maintaining its unique aesthetics and functionality.
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Screenshot from FontanaArte Website

Fontana Arte, established in the 1930s by Gio Ponti, is a cornerstone of Italian design. Despite post-war challenges and shifts in ownership, the brand consistently maintains quality and creativity, further enhancing their prestige through collaborations with renowned designers and continuously innovating their product offerings.
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Tabula Rasa Table 1987 by Uwe Fischer

German furniture and lamp designer, Uwe Fischer, balanced market demands and craft-making, resulting in Ginbande Design. Ginbande creations symbolize versatility and functionality, influencing the Neues Deutsches Design movement. Post-Ginbande, Fischer continued creating adaptable designs and conducted object perception research.
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Cliff Fong Interior Designer

Cliff Fong, an eclectic design mogul, blends historical art perspectives, fashion insights, and interior design elements to create aesthetic and resonant spaces. His career path shows the fluidity within the design world, urging fellow designers to explore this interconnectedness.Read More →

Dreams cabinet by Cristian Zuzunga

Cristian Zuzunaga, a Spanish designer, significantly impacts the modern design world with his unique approach that combines traditional craftsmanship with digital aesthetics. Highlighted by a distinct pixelated style, his striking, colour-rich creations exemplify the dynamic evolution of 21st-century design.Read More →

Sillon curved chair designed by Yngve Ekström

Swedish furniture designer Yngve Ekström significantly contributed to the Scandinavian Modernism movement, most famously with the “Lamino” armchair. Co-founder of Swedese, Ekström’s designs emphasize simplicity, functionality, and connection to nature.Read More →

Public office landscapes designed by Yves Béhar

Famed designer Yves Béhar employs a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality in public office landscapes. Discover his inspiring journey.Read More →

Indsande Daybed, table and stool by Anker Bak

Born in 1983, Anker Bak reshapes design through his unique craftsmanship and understanding of functionality, honed through a journey from carpentry to innovative design. His notable creations, like the wooden crutch and Rocking Nest Chair, highlight his blending of minimalism, functionality, and aesthetic beauty.Read More →

Interior by Alexis Mabille

Buoyed by his thriving business as a designer of restaurants, including Le Boeuf sur le Toit in Paris and Cipriani in Saint-Tropez, Mabille has produced a mix of one-of-a-kind pieces and limited-edition items under his own Beaubow Editions imprint.Read More →

Coco Chanel Jewellery

Costume jewellery, affordable, stylish, and rich in history, has once again become prominent in fashion. Iconic figures like Coco Chanel and characters like Carrie Bradshaw have significantly contributed to its popularity.Read More →

Mural by Yayoi Kusama

The Moco Museum in Barcelona, residing in the historical Palacio Cervelló, showcases a merger of architectural history and modern art. The Moco Modern Masters exhibition features influential artists including Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, and Kusama, reflecting on societal themes and the intertwining of past and present.
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F**k you Be Happy: A Stencil’s Bold Message

Strolling through the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, the author discovers a striking piece of street art with a paradoxical message, inspiring reflections on the power of design, the essence of street art, and the contrast between defiance and joy.Read More →

La estrella herida (1992), de Rebecca Horn, Paseo Marítimo de la Barceloneta.

Barcelona’s public sculpture ‘L’estel ferit’ by Rebecca Horn, symbolizes resilience of the city’s past with corten steel structures, blending urban landscape with art. It invokes sensory and intellectual interaction, reflecting the changing narrative of cities.Read More →

Interior of the eastern side of the Sagrada Familia

A couple marvel at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família, a representation of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural brilliance and design philosophy. The basilica’s interior offers a tapestry of light and color and, still under construction since 1882, stands as a testament to the evolving nature of art and architecture.Read More →

Fontaines de la Concorde Paris in late November

The Fontaine des Mers at Place de la Concorde in Paris is a historically significant monument completed in 1840, symbolizing France’s maritime prowess. The intricate design features bronze and gold statues depicting ocean life and maritime navigation, highlighting the era’s industrial advancements.Read More →

earo Pro A revolutionary orchestra chair designed exclusively to meet the needs of musicians.

Irish designer Gearóid O’Conchubhair is prominent in furniture and industrial design, with his unique approach, use of materials, and comprehension of structure and ergonomics. With numerous awards, his works combine functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics, significantly influencing the Irish design industry.
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The blog post discusses the prolific career of Bethan Laura Wood, an internationally recognized English designer known for her uniquely vibrant and sculptural works spanning jewellery, furniture, decorative objects, and lighting, demonstrating a blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics.Read More →

Mitchell Joachim

Mitchell Joachim, co-founder of Terreform ONE and NYU Associate Professor, is a renowned figure in innovative design and urban planning. His work merges art, science, bio-inspired, and sustainable design, pushing boundaries in urban architecture.Read More →

Sample of Illustration Portfolio of Lotta Nieminen (screenshot from landing page)

Lotta Nieminen, a Finnish designer based in New York City, is celebrated for her vibrant, unique graphic designs and illustrations. Raised in an artistic family and trained in Helsinki, she has made significant impacts in both print and children’s illustration, earning global acclaim and numerous awards.
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The poem characterizes an Art Deco styled jungle as a serene, unseen haven where nature intersects with man-made architecture. It merges the jungle’s wild green with mankind’s steel, glass, marble, bronze and gold, creating a historical, paradoxical urban forest.Read More →