Festoon: A Timeless Motif in Decorative Arts
2024-02-02
Festoons, symbolic of abundance and festivity, have graced art and design for centuries. Their enduring appeal continues to inspire contemporary creations.Read More →
Tulip Motif and Design: A Timeless Symbol in the Decorative Arts
2023-12-19
The tulip motif, with its rich cultural significance, has influenced decorative arts across centuries, embodying beauty, luxury, and adaptability in design history.Read More →
Principles of Monogram Design Explained
2023-04-10
Monograms are personalized symbols from letters, emphasizing unity, balance, and symmetry. They have evolved from traditional applications to bespoke home logos, enhancing decor uniquely.Read More →
Danish Modern – Traditional Materials, Organic Shapes
2023-04-07
Danish Modern From the 1950s onwards, this term, along with its Scandinavian and Swedish counterparts, was widely used to describe those aspects of Danish design that acknowledged some of the characteristics of Modernism but were distinguished by the use of more traditional materials, natural finishes, organic shapes, sculptural form, and a respect for craftsmanship.Read More →
Murrine Ancient Glass Technique – Design Dictionary
2023-04-05
Murrine is a Roman glass technique using patterned canes, revealing intricate designs when cut. Modern interpretations include vibrant contemporary themes and traditional Venetian styles.Read More →
The Chevron Pattern – a Popular Motif for Designers 🔰
2023-01-06
The chevron, a V-shaped symbol found on ancient artifacts, has been used since the Neolithic age, not just for decorative purposes but as part of the proto-writing system. Its modern usage spans heraldry, surface decoration, and design motifs.Read More →
Orrefors Street Double Old Fashioned Glass Pair
2021-12-27
The Orrefors Street Double Old Fashioned Glass Pair is a unique barware item combining design artistry with rigid craftsmanship, developed by designer Jan Johansson. Inspired by Manhattan’s street grid, these crystal glasses made in Slovenia offer style and luxury.Read More →
Compasso d’Oro – Most Prestigious Industrial Design Award in the World
2021-06-17
Aldo Borletti founded the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) competition and the award for product aesthetics at the Italian department store La Rinascente at the X Triennale (see Milan Triennale) in Milan in 1954. In Europe, the award was the first of its kind. Read More →
Amazing Concrete and Glass House in Argentina
2021-06-05
Argentina has a long history of stunning Brutalist concrete buildings. These residences generally connect the inside and outside through huge windows and a flat, low silhouette, showcasing the country’s harsh environment.Read More →
Christine Van der Hurd – British Textile Designer
2021-04-06
Christine Van der Hurd, a British textile designer, creates bespoke textiles with abstract motifs, blending screen printing and hand embroidery in her New York and London-based studio.Read More →