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

Decorative & Applied Arts

Laughlin mansion c. 1906

Homer Laughlin and Laughlin Pottery

Spine pattern furnishing fabric designed by Dorothy Larcher

Dorothy Larcher: A Vanguard of Textile Design

Threshold by Danny Lane 2010 - The Mint Museum

Danny Lane a Unique Approach to Glass

Grande Vasque attributed to Auguste Heiligenstein

Auguste Heiligenstein: Master of Enameled Glass and Ceramics

Example of a David Hicks Interior

The Eclectic Elegance of David Nightingale Hicks

The building of the General Pension Institute in Prague in Žižkov, today the House of Trade Unions

Josef Havlíček: A Pioneer of Czech Functionalism

Discover the Wonders of Architectural Design

Architecture

The building of the General Pension Institute in Prague in Žižkov, today the House of Trade Unions

Josef Havlíček: A Pioneer of Czech Functionalism

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

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

Cabinet 1880s designed by the Herter Brothers

The Herter Brothers and Their Mark on the Gilded Age of American 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

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

Graphic Design

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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

Laughlin mansion c. 1906

Homer Laughlin and Laughlin Pottery

Grande Vasque attributed to Auguste Heiligenstein

Auguste Heiligenstein: Master of Enameled Glass and Ceramics

Witness the artistry and innovation of glass design.

Glass Design

Threshold by Danny Lane 2010 - The Mint Museum

Danny Lane a Unique Approach to Glass

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

man standing in downtown milan

Milan as a Design Mecca

Fashion Design

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Houndstooth: A Journey Through Time and Design

Metalwork

Salt silver with glass liner designed by Robert Hennell

Crafting a Timeless Legacy: Hennell British Gold and Silversmiths

Textiles & Fabrics

Spine pattern furnishing fabric designed by Dorothy Larcher

Dorothy Larcher: A Vanguard of Textile Design

By: Simon

On: April 25, 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

man standing in downtown milan

Milan as a Design Mecca

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

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

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