Henry Cole (1808 – 1882) British Design Education Leader
2023-02-26
Henry Cole was a key figure in 19th-century British design education, organizing the Great Exhibition of 1851 and advocating for design through various ventures.Read More →
Laura Ashley (1926 – 1988) British Fabric and Fashion Designer
2023-02-24
Laura Ashley, a pioneering British designer, built a successful home and fashion brand, known for romantic, vintage-inspired styles, before experiencing financial troubles and later revival efforts.Read More →
Minnie Macleish (1876 – 1957 ) British Textile Designer
2023-02-22
She collaborated with Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Constance Irving at London’s Foxton textiles and Amsterdam’s Metz store. Macleish was a prolific designer during the 1920s and 1930s, creating patterns for Morton Sundour fabrics.Read More →
The Prestigious RDI Title: A Legacy of Design Excellence
2023-02-20
The British Royal Society of Arts (RSA) established the Royal Designer for Industry designation in 1936 to encourage high-quality industrial design and elevate the reputation of designers. It is given to persons who have demonstrated “consistent excellence in beautiful and efficient industrial design.”Read More →
Clyne Farquharson (1906 – 1978) British Glassware Designer
2023-01-06
In the 1930s, Farquharson was a major contributor to the design of British glassware. His documented career in glass began in 1935 with Arches, an engraved design on glass produced by John Walsh Walsh, where he produced other cut-crystal glassware as its head designer 1935—51. Read More →
Brian Asquith – British Silversmithing Pioneer and Designer
2022-12-29
Brian Asquith (1930 – 2008) was one of the principal figures in British silversmithing during the 20th century, now regarded as the industry’s heroic age. Read More →
John Ruskin (1819 – 1900) British social Critic and Writer.
2022-12-28
John Ruskin‘s design philosophy emphasizes the connection between architecture, ethics, and craftsmanship, advocating for honesty in materials and labor, influencing the Arts and Crafts movement.Read More →
Zandra Rhodes (b.1940), British fashion and textile designer
2022-09-27
Zandra Rhodes studied lithography and printing at Medway College before going on to the Royal College of Art to study textiles, graduating in 1964 during the height of the pop movement. She made a paper wedding dress that cost less than two shillings, motivated by this trend and the work of painter Roy Lichtenstein in particular (about 7 new pence). In 1967, paper clothing was all the rage: it was the ultimate representation of disposable apparel.Read More →
David Mellor (1930 – 2009) British metalworker and manufacturer
2022-09-21
David Mellor, a renowned British artist and designer, made significant contributions to metalwork and industrial design, including the iconic traffic light system in the UK. Read More →
Narrative Architecture (Architectural Design Primer) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition
2022-08-17
The book “Narrative Architecture” by Nigel Coates explores the significance of narrative in architecture, covering history, study, practice, and future creation, including works by prominent architects.Read More →