Tag: Design

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Futura – modernity in type

An influential font drawing on modern design aesthetics influencing urban and cultural environments internationally. Find out more…

Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…

I crossed paths with an article about a design study into the behaviours + practices we adopt from using technology. It roused my interest. Firstly – I am now acutely aware that I actually practice some of the things described. I had been blissfully unaware until I saw the article on co.DESIGN. The design study, Curious Rituals actually illustrates common trends in behaviour created … Read More Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…

Celebrating Craftsmanship – The Art of Making

I’ve just discovered Deep Green Sea’s series, The Art of Making. It’s a series of beautifully executed clips that feature one creative endeavour from idea to completion. I was initially seduced by Red Dress – featuring fashion designer Samantha Sotos. You can see this below: The equally beautiful production of Alma Flamenca – featuring Guitar maker Vassilis Lazarides is also below: It’s refreshing to … Read More Celebrating Craftsmanship – The Art of Making

Creativity of fashion designers magnified

What I’m going to argue today is that because there’s no copyright protection in the fashion industry, fashion designers have actually been able to elevate utilitarian design, things to cover our naked bodies, into something that we consider art. Because there’s no copyright protection in this industry, there’s a very open and creative ecology of creativity. — Johanna Blakley Blakley’s discourse shows the fascinating response of designers in an industry that is both practical … Read More Creativity of fashion designers magnified

Fashion meets Decor

Source: sweethomestyle.tumblr.com via Stylelist on Pinterest   Combining some of my favorite things – fashion, design and living spaces… There’s a real sense of style that’s really appealing – even if creating an apartment that repels  tetestorone.