Monthly Archives: April 2023

Due to the cyclical nature of fashion, everything is destined to come back at a certain point. At the same time, there are some designs or elements that become iconic in the history of fashion, turning into timeless benchmarks (think … Continue reading →

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, known as Juice, launched last week from ESA's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Set to arrive at Jupiter in 2031, the spacecraft will study three Jovian moons located three-quarters of a … Continue reading →

In the book "Design Matters" (1976), Bernat Klein analysed the role of design, claiming that design can change people's lives for the better. As he wrote, "Design means to enjoy the exploration of new possibilities. It means to take pleasure … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we mentioned an antique 19th century L.T. Piver product sample album with over 220 illustrations of perfume bottles and other assorted cosmetic products in the context of materials. Some may argue that glass perfume bottles aren't that … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at colour charts, so, let’s continue the thread, but move on at the same time exploring libraries of materials. Materials serve indeed as a catalyst for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking and allow us to transform … Continue reading →

You don't need to be an artist to enjoy the magic of colour charts: boards with a variety of shades are indeed simply mesmerizing and usually feature hues for all tastes.  In the book The Art of Color (Download Johannes … Continue reading →

There's something uncannily fascinating in those TV shows featuring the industrial production lines of major food companies. Though many of the products shown are very unhealthy, it is actually oddly satisfying seeing vast expanses of caramel being mixed in stainless … Continue reading →

In 2010, during an interview with Vidal Sassoon, the hairstylist mentioned Mary Quant being featured in Craig Teper's Vidal Sassoon The Movie. Sassoon remembered then that, rather than reminiscing, on set the iconic British fashion designer and retailer, who was … Continue reading →

A lilac beaded necklace. It doesn't look particularly striking; it's actually almost banal. But you can imagine the person who used to own it wearing it as a simple every day accessory, or maybe on a special occasion, like a … Continue reading →

Upcycling, the process of transforming waste materials into new products of higher value, has become a popular trend in recent years. Many of us maybe immediately think about turning old clothes or furniture into something new when we talk about … Continue reading →