Iittala Aino Aalto and Pressed Glass
Aino Aalto’s iconic Pressed Glass 4644 collection, known for its functional simplicity, revolutionized glassware design, emphasizing utility and enduring aesthetic appeal.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The Functionality of Design tag explores the relationship between form and purpose, emphasizing how well-designed objects, spaces, and systems enhance usability, efficiency, and experience. Rooted in the philosophy that design should serve a clear function, this concept spans various disciplines, including architecture, industrial design, graphic design, and user experience (UX). From the Bauhaus principle of “form follows function” to contemporary ergonomic and sustainable design innovations, this tag examines how functionality shapes aesthetics, problem-solving, and human interaction with designed environments.
Aino Aalto’s iconic Pressed Glass 4644 collection, known for its functional simplicity, revolutionized glassware design, emphasizing utility and enduring aesthetic appeal.Read More →
The Arbeitsrat für Kunst (Workers’ Council for Art) was an art and architecture organisation in Germany.Read More →
Pollack invented a tubular steel stacking chair, model RP7, which was manufactured from c1932 and revolutionised auditorium seating with its stacking concept. Cox, a British furniture maker, was embroiled in a legal battle with rival Pel in 1934 over the Rp6 stacking chair, which Pel had bought the rights from Pollack.Read More →
Svenskt Tenn, founded in 1924, is renowned for Swedish craftsmanship and design. Influenced by Ericson and Frank, it continues to innovate sustainably, shaping contemporary interior design.Read More →
The Salon des Arts Ménagers, an emblem of modern domesticity, evolved from showcasing appliances to encompassing a holistic view of home life.Read More →
Geraniums’ Resilience and Influence in Design: From historical allure to contemporary utilization, geraniums inspire textiles, ceramics, and industrial products, adding enduring natural vibrancy to spaces.Read More →
The evolution of design from organic shapes to geometric forms reflects technological changes and human perceptions, as seen in Mario Bellini’s impactful designs that embody this progression.Read More →