The Way Beyond Art: The Work of Herbert Bayer | Book
“The Way Beyond Art: The Work of Herbert Bayer” delves into the visionary Herbert Bayer’s impact on modern design, offering inspiration and insight. Available now.Read More →
January 31, 2025
Design aesthetics, the cornerstone of visual language in applied and decorative arts, encapsulate the essence of beauty and functionality that resonates through time. It’s an amalgamation of colour, form, texture, and pattern that not only pleases the eye but also serves a purpose, fostering a connection between the object and its user. As we delve into tapestries of textile design, the curves of ceramic contours, or the boldness of industrial furniture, we’re not just observers but participants in a historical dialogue. Each piece is a testament to its era, reflecting societal values, technological advances, and cultural shifts. How do the aesthetics in your environment influence your daily experience, and can you trace the echoes of history in the designs you find most appealing? Join the conversation on Encyclopedia Design and unravel the threads of design aesthetics that weave through our lives.
“The Way Beyond Art: The Work of Herbert Bayer” delves into the visionary Herbert Bayer’s impact on modern design, offering inspiration and insight. Available now.Read More →
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During a shopping spree in Sydney, the author rediscovers Moleskine hardcover notebooks at Milligram. He appreciates the notebook’s perfect blend of design and function, symbolizing durability, facilitating writing as a therapeutic and creative practice, and invoking nostalgia for the traditional art of writing.Read More →
The Riedel Extreme Pinot Noir wine glasses, with their unique design, enhance tasting experiences by aerating the wine and amplifying its fruity notes. Designed with the characteristics of New World wines in mind, these glasses also enhance the qualities of light-bodied, complex red wines like Pinot Noir.Read More →
Gillo Dorfles (1910 – 2018) was an Italian art critic, painter, and philosopher. He was born in Trieste and active in Milan.Read More →
The Bolsheviks grabbed control of the printing presses in order to gain support for their ideology. Despite a lack of resources and equipment, they produced newspapers, leaflets, and posters in a timely manner. The profusion of colourful propaganda posters altered towns and cities, resulting in a sort of street art that was accessible to everyone. Read More →