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Explore the interection of beauty of beauty functionality in art and design.

Decorative & Applied Arts

Gwendoline Maud Syrie Barnardo (later Wellcome, later Maugham). Drypoint by Paul-César Helleu.

Syrie Maugham: A Visionary in White

Salver domestic, brass, engraved, Moradabad V&A

Salver a 17 Century Tray or Plate – Design Dictionary

Aesthetic Movement Faience Manufacturing Co Vase

American Ceramics and the Aesthetic Movement: A Flourish of Art and Design

Bowl ca. 1900 (made) by Alfred William Finch V&A

Alfred William Finch: A Maestro of Ceramics and Neo-Impressionism

Georg Jensen 1969 Astrid Fog Geometric Kinetic Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver

Astrid Fog: Redefining Modernism in Danish Jewelry Design

Model 872, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1957

Gianfranco Frattini: A Master of Modern Italian Design

Discover the Wonders of Architectural Design

Architecture

Examples of cloud lifts Gamble House (Pasadena, California)

The Ethereal Legacy of Greene and Greene: Masters of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

Robin Hood Gardens housing complex, Poplar, East London, completed 1972

Shaping Spaces and Societies: The Enduring Influence of Alison and Peter Smithson in Brutalist Architecture

Featured image for Edgar J Kaufmann post

Edgar Kaufmann Jr : A Legacy of Design and Philanthropy

Screenshot of Kinsaku Nakane on Getty Images Website

Kinsaku Nakane: A Master of Japanese Garden Design

Featured image for blog post on Mumford Lewis

Lewis Mumford: The Interweaver of Urban Fabric and Human Values

Facade of the Castle in the Clouds and lawn overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, built 1913–1914

Embracing Simplicity and Craftsmanship: The American Craftsman Style

Design Disciplines

Discover the marriage of form and function in industrial design.

Industrial Design

I.B.M. Italia (costruttore), Sapper Richard (designer)

Richard Sapper: Master of Modernism and Technological Artistry

Screenshot of Achille Castiglioni product page on Casati

Achille Castiglioni: Master of Light and Form in Modern Design

Cinelli bike

Cinelli: Pioneering Italian Design in the World of Cycling

Scolapasta 19 in resina turchese Guzzini

Polypropylene: Revolutionising Design – 6 Different Products

The Willys-Knight "70-B" exemplifies 1920s automotive artistry with its innovative design

The Willys-Knight “70-B”: A Masterpiece of Automotive Design

Example of Tamagotchi - Thailand Creative and Design Centre

Tamagotchi: A Digital Companion’s Journey Through Design and Culture

Dive into the world of furniture design with insights into chairs, lamps, sofas, stools, and tables.

Furniture Design

Model 872, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1957

Gianfranco Frattini: A Master of Modern Italian Design

Rectangular wooden console table designed by Philippe Tabet

Introduction to Philippe Tabet: A Connoisseur of Material and Form

Screenshot of Achille Castiglioni product page on Casati

Achille Castiglioni: Master of Light and Form in Modern Design

Utility cocktail cabinet from a prototype range of “Trident” Aluminium-Framed Furniture, developed by A. E. Walsh, British, 1946-48

Utility Furniture: A Testament to Wartime Innovation and Simplicity

Coffee table designed by Adelmo Rascaroli

Adelmo Rascaroli: Bridging the Past and Present in Italian Design

Safari Chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1950, Set of 2

Wilhelm Kienzle: Mastering Minimalism and Functionality through the Iconic Safari Chair

Explore the realm of visual communication through branding, logos, typography and illustration.

Graphic Design

Vexillogy featured image

The Art and Science of Flags: Unfurling Vexillology

Monkey Brand Soap: The Beginnings of Branding

Drawings, illustrations, and posters of David Consuegra (Screenshot)

The Pioneer of Colombian Graphic Design: David Consuegra Uribe

Explore the versatility and beauty of ceramic artistry.

Ceramic Art and Design

Glazed earthenware figure of David Garrick (1717-1779) as Richard III in Shakespeare's tragedy Richard III

Crafting the Narrative: The Enigmatic World of Flatback Pottery

Piece of porcelain or stoneware with a fire-crack, beautifully decorated with 18th-century-style patterns.

Fire-Crack: Understanding Imperfections in Porcelain and Stoneware

Witness the artistry and innovation of glass design.

Glass Design

Cup and saucer (trembleuse), calcedonio glass with aventurine inclusions, made by Lorenzo Radi, Venice, 1860

Aventurine Glass: A Glimpse into the Sparkling World of Venetian Mastery

Transform spaces with insights into interior design principles and practices.

Interior Design

Gwendoline Maud Syrie Barnardo (later Wellcome, later Maugham). Drypoint by Paul-César Helleu.

Syrie Maugham: A Visionary in White

The colour Adam Green created by DALL-E

Adam Green: A Vintage Palette

Lighting

Bestlite BL2 Table Lamp designed by Robert Dudley best

Robert Dudley Best: Lighting the Way in Modern Design

Jewellery Design

Georg Jensen 1969 Astrid Fog Geometric Kinetic Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver

Astrid Fog: Redefining Modernism in Danish Jewelry Design

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150 Years of Design

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Darmstadt Artists Colony: A Testament to Unity in Art and Craftsmanship

Fashion Design

Houndstooth Pattern feature image

Houndstooth: A Journey Through Time and Design

Metalwork

Monument to Edith Cavell and Marie Depage, Brussels

Paul Du Bois: Bridging Art and Applied Design

Textiles & Fabrics

Persson's spice cabinet by Astrid Sampe

The Textile Vision of Astrid Sampe

By: Simon

On: April 17, 2024

Design Education

Naomi Klein close-up featured image

Naomi Klein, Journalist and Author – Critic of Consumption Culture

Cranbrook Academy of Art

The Cranbrook Academy of Art: A Utopian Vision in American Design

Design History

This is a picture of the Hessian Kulturdenkmal (cultural monument) with the ID

Darmstadt Artists Colony: A Testament to Unity in Art and Craftsmanship

Utility cocktail cabinet from a prototype range of “Trident” Aluminium-Framed Furniture, developed by A. E. Walsh, British, 1946-48

Utility Furniture: A Testament to Wartime Innovation and Simplicity

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