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As I wander the streets of Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Spitalfields in London, something Gina had said about her designs comes to mind. She is inspired by locations, and their associated landscapes, people and memories. Images evoke events and …
It is not often that one color scheme can inspire me to do an entire blog but this St. John add kept drawing me back. The richness of colors from the hair to the lips to the gloves …
David Trubridge says that he does not design to fulfill a practical function. He says that he designs to communicate, to tell a story, to relate what he finds in the mountains and wilderness and what it is …
Some of us have our best ideas in the bath tub. Others, such as Dwellings Ltd, get their inspiration for their Water Pressure Lighting range while renovating bathrooms. They couldn’t find anything which, as they say, “articulated both …
I love chocolate. It may just be my best friend. Pathetic? I think not. Chocolate is always there for me, whether I’m sad or when I need a snack. I always have a way of finding it, no matter where it’s …
Garden festivals tend to be sedate affairs. The Chelsea Garden festival in England conjuring up thoughts of Pimm’s Cup, or maybe a nice cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich. Please note, its always a ‘nice’ cup of …
When you walk past a wall of Daniel Ogassian‘s tiles something happens. Their design and construction plays with light and shadow to create a sense of movement that adds to the drama of shape and pattern. Daniel Ogassian …
Once upon a time I found myself driving an ancient SAAB from London to the South of France. Somewhere after the interminable traffic jam and old car induced cramps we found ourselves in a rest area filled with …
As a designer I am always thinking about how I can create unique and innovative luxury textiles that create an illusion for the viewer, because I achieve a sculptural aesthetic usually associated with solid materials. My philosophy is …
Helen Beard’s distinctive pieces begin with drawings of quirky individuals and curious places, which she uses to illustrate her hand-thrown pots. By grouping the pots together, she likes to tell a story, creating whimsical scenes that capture the …