The Design Encyclopedia
2024-02-28
“The Design Encyclopedia” offers a comprehensive, visually rich exploration of design’s historical evolution, spanning 130 years and encompassing craft, decorative arts, and industrial design.Read More →
Baleri Italia: A Vanguard in International Design
2023-10-24
Baleri Italia embodies Italian craftsmanship and innovative design, collaborating with global talent to create timeless and daring furniture. It’s a design institution, combining minimalism and opulence.Read More →
Nendo: The Epitome of Japanese Minimalist Design Excellence
2023-08-12
Nendo, a prominent name in Japanese design, embodies Japanese aesthetics with global sensibilities. Oki Sato’s architectural prowess and collaborations have led to celebrated creations worldwide.Read More →
Lester Beall: A Pioneer in Advertising Design and Corporate Identity Systems
2023-06-19
Lester Beall, a pioneering graphic designer, blended art and engineering, embraced European influences, and revolutionized visual communication, notably through his Rural Electrification Administration posters.Read More →
Duane Bryers (1911 – 2012) – Pinup Artist – Naughty but Nice
2023-05-04
One of my favourite pinup artists was Minnesota born Duane Bryers, creator of the famous Hilda, a pleasingly, popular and plump pinup girl. Bryers’ background was as interesting as his illustrations. Born in northern Michigan, he excelled at acrobatics as a child. His family moved to Virginia, Minnesota, at 12 and he soon had the neighbourhood gang putting on the “Jingling Brothers circus, complete with burlap-sack sidewalls.Read More →
Russel Wright (1904 – 1976) American Industrial Designer
2023-05-03
Russel Wright, an influential American Industrial Designer, shaped mid-century living with versatile furniture, ceramics, and plastics, emphasizing functionality and informal living.Read More →
Charles Burchfield his Early Watercolours
2022-01-16
Charles Burchfield, an American artist, questioned his artistic validity while creating personal realism, often depicted small-town life, and kept comprehensive journals throughout his career.Read More →
Marianne Strengell: A Pioneer in Modernist Textile Design
2021-09-27
Marianne Strengell, a Finnish textile designer, contributed significantly to modernist design through her career at Cranbrook Academy and global textile initiatives, influencing many artists.Read More →
Sergio Asti: A Maestro of Italian Industrial Design
2021-09-21
Sergio Asti, an influential Italian designer and architect from Milan, gained international recognition for his versatile and functional designs over six decades.Read More →
Mastering MoMA: Exploring the Rich History and Influence of the Museum of Modern Art, New York
2021-06-16
The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York houses one of the world’s most important collections of modern art, with six curatorial departments: Architecture and Design, Drawings, Film and Media, Painting and Sculpture, Photography, and Prints and Illustrated Books. Read More →