Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood – British Artists Group
2021-11-06
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of British artists. Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones led the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood from 1848. Read More →
Oliver Messel (1904 – 1978) British Theatre, Film and Interior Designer
2021-11-04
Oliver Messel, a renowned British designer, excelled in theater, film, and interior design, leaving a legacy of distinguished work in London and Barbados.Read More →
Christopher Dresser: Pioneer of Modern Industrial Design
2021-11-01
Christopher Dresser (1834 – 1904) was a pioneering British industrial designer and botanist, known for his innovative, modern silverware designs. An influential figure in design history.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 →
Edward Bawden British painter, illustrator and graphic designer
2021-10-25
Edward Bawden was a British painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. Bawden studied at the Cambridge School of Art from 1919 to 1922 and at the Royal College of Art from 1922 to 1925, where Paul Nash was one of his teachers and Eric Ravilious was a close friend. Read More →
Matthew Hilton (b.1957), British Furniture & Product Designer
2021-10-18
Matthew Hilton, a renowned designer, began his journey in art and design at Portsmouth College, later gaining acclaim for furniture design. His versatile approach emphasizes quality and sustainability.Read More →
William Bower Dalton (1868 – 1965) British Watercolourist and Potter
2021-10-04
William Bower Dalton (1868-1965) was a British watercolourist and potter known for his ceramic art, with works showcased in London and Paris.Read More →
Phlox Collection of Furniture from Okamura
2021-10-02
The Phlox Collection by Rainlight utilizes nature-inspired design to promote comfort, collaboration, and creative energy in various work settings, while prioritizing environmental impact.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 →
MuirMcNeil’s New Typeface Is As Fragmented and Malleable
2021-09-28
Graphic designer Natasha Lucas developed the Bisect type system, reflecting linguistic fragmentation from flawed memories, while with MuirMcNeil, creating a unified visual style for media.Read More →