Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988
2026-08-24
Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988 is a hardcover by Lily Crowther (Author), published by Victoria & Albert Museum. Lily Crowther surveys winners of Britain’s annual DesignsRead More →
Supermannerism: Complexity, Contradiction, and the Rebirth of Ornament in Late 20th-Century Design
2026-05-02
Supermannerism, a contemporary design critique, embraces ornamental complexity, historical references, and contradiction, challenging Modernist principles while celebrating playful and expressive aesthetics.Read More →
Paul T. Frankl: The Architect of American Modernism and the Skyscraper Style
2024-03-20
Paul T. Frankl, an Austrian-born designer, pioneered American modernism with his iconic Skyscraper style furniture, founding AUDAC, and embracing innovation in design.
Ekco Products Company: Kitchen Innovation and Excellence
2023-11-11
The iconic Ekco Products Co., Chicago, IL, revolutionized kitchenware with innovations like the hole in kitchen spoons and the elegant Flint 1900 series.Read More →
Giorgina Castiglioni Italian Architect and Designer
2023-07-16
Giorgina Castiglioni, an influential Italian architect and designer, focuses on bio-ecological architecture, material metamorphosis, and collaborations, winning multiple awards for her innovative designs.Read More →
Knoll – American International Furniture Manufacturer
2023-05-05
Knoll, founded in 1938, revolutionised modernist design through its commitment to functionality and material integrity, becoming influential in corporate and residential interior design.Read More →
International Style Architecture: Modern Movement Design Principles and Legacy
2023-05-03
The International Style, emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, revolutionised modern architecture and furniture design through simplicity, functionalism, and the integration of art and industry.Read More →
Raymond Loewy: Influential American Industrial Designer
2022-06-29
Raymond Loewy, a renowned designer, arrived in the US during the Great Depression, revolutionizing product design and creating iconic works like the Studebaker Starliner car.Read More →
Mauboussin – French Jewellery – Design Profile
2021-03-27
Mauboussin Jewellery, established in Paris in 1827, embodies French luxury through its artistic innovation, gemstone expertise, and adapted branding, evolving into a global luxury market leader.Read More →