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Contemporary Heritage: Expormim’s Lapala Chair at 25

Azure Magazine

The iconic Lapala chair, which marks its 25th anniversary with a standout new edition that epitomizes the renowned Spanish company’s reverence for tradition, craft and sustainability. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina , the Lapala chair was first introduced in 1998 for a company belonging to the Expormim group. Case in point?

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Meet the Jury of the 2023 AZ Awards!

Azure Magazine

She has been quoted in the New York Times regarding her efforts, and Forbes magazine described her as “the powerhouse woman…actively changing history with a simple mission: women and designers of colour must claim and be credited for their contributions to the built environment.” JERRY VAN EYCK !melk’s

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Design Miami: Highlights from our Camera Roll

Azure Magazine

This is especially apparent in South Beach, where Ocean Drive presents a long row of art deco hotels splashed in pastel shades and illuminated by bright neon signage. Leave the clean-lined industrial designs to other trade shows. Instead, Miami Art Week 2023 demonstrated thoughtful focus on a new breed of sustainable whimsy.

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What’s the value of a writing workshop for designers?

UX Collective

The act of storytelling strengthens empathy and provides perspective on how objects are imbued with meaning (A version of this article first appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Innovation , the quarterly of the Industrial Design Society of America.) combined with overseas manufacturing were putting the squeeze on the company.

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The 25 Most Famous Graphic Designers of All Time

Inkbot Design

We'll be examining their unique styles, their most famous works, and the lasting impact they have had on the field of graphic design. Whether you're an aspiring designer looking for inspiration or a casual art lover, this article is a must-read. With four decades of success, Bass was a true master of his craft.

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Ken Garland Was Graphic Design’s Moral Compass

Eye on Design

Like the no doubt hundreds of designers who had sought out meetings with Ken before and after me, I found him to be an engaging subject and incredibly kind with his time and attention. The job was found for Ken by Jesse Collins, the head of graphic design at the Central and one of his key early influences. Garland’s studio wall.

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The 100 Best Design Blogs to Follow

Inkbot Design

Branding blogs explore how organisations, big and small, craft cohesive identities. 1 – Brand New Veteran branding insider Armin Vit runs this long-running blog dedicated to brand identity design. Updated daily, Brand New showcases new logo and packaging designs with insightful commentary.