Origin is an art and design collective who have made it their mission to keep the traditional forms of fabrication alive. Based in Portugal, the group of designers…
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Balancing Opposites – Sculptural Objects from ASPACE Studio
Founded in 2016, ASPACE Design Studio houses two New York Based artists, Anna Aristova and Roza Gazarian. Their work is heavily influenced by the timeless beauty of nature.…
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The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka
If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular…
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Interconnectedness of Things – Works in Clay by Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips was an artist I spotted on Instagram quite a while back and have been following intently ever since. Currently based on the Welsh borders, Phillips was…
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Crafting a Lifestyle – Shearer’s Quarters by John Wardle Architects
I like to come back to many of the architectural builds, or even the interior spaces of the past, and see whether their design choices have stood the…
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The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must…
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Presence at Every Glance – Lapis by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Vases are useful household items. In some instances, they can provide a stand out design that takes the look of your rooms to the next level. These “ceramic…
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Radial Formations – Modern Graphic Quilts by Audrey Esarey
I’ve referenced the work of Josef Albers many times in the past. I admire Alber’s work in two ways specifically, one being his constant use of repetition, especially…
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Stimulating the Subconscious – Ceramics by Designer Irina Razumovskaya
While most buildings have visually interesting elements, the history and stories locked away, combined with the patterns, colours, and forms used by the different architects throughout the ages…
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Illustrations of Space – Artworks by Katrin Greiling for Furnishing Utopia
The relationship between between our physical environment and the inspirations that make up all art or design is very fascinating. Design collective Furnishing Utopia, who we previously mentioned…
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Postmodern Outlines – Skyline Ceramic Series by Romina Gris
Looking at a skyline, it is the outline of different shapes that is most prominent. This is also the most remarkable element of Spanish-designer Romina Gris’ ceramic Skyline…
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Tactility & Composition – TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen for AKTTEM
This object titled TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen is a storage system that’s an interesting twist on a basic serving tray, when disassembled the different mats can be used in a variety of ways.
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