Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Originally a furniture fair, it's grown over the years into a massive week-long celebration of creativity and innovation in furniture, lighting, fashion, textiles and all kinds of product design. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. Read on as I explain what they are and why designers should care.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Atsushi Shindo’s award-winning artful lighting, HAORI , made me feel warm and safe the first time I saw it, as though each conical piece was welcoming me into an embrace. According to Shindo, this process helps to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing. Photography by Ryohei Maehara.

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Inspiration Feed

JANUARY 10, 2022

Since skateboard decks are very well manufactured, they’re able to withstand high stress and… The post 25 Useful Products Made From Repurposed Skateboards appeared first on Inspirationfeed. When a skateboard breaks, throwing it in the trash is the wrong thing to do.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2022

A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. Starting with the wood itself, the free exhibition explores tools, techniques and products synonymous with Hida's woodworking heritage. The Carpenters' Line.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. Technology has also been incorporated into its manufacturing, so that small aesthetic details improve its final appearance.” Case in point?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

As ever, this guide will help you find truly original, unique and beautifully designed gifts, enabling you to support creatives designing and selling their own products, and the independent stores that partner with them. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference. And it does a neat line in natty gifts too.

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Design Milk

MARCH 4, 2024

Simply put, Enlace connects algorithmic weaving with the time-honored traditional craft of cane weaving to create a physical product from generative output. Often, the weaving draft is rendered artistically to serve as clear instructions and, as a result, becomes a work of art in itself. Drucker’s in-house techniques.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Today, the metropolis is also an anchor for diverse creative scenes, ranging from architecture and urban design to abstract art and artisanal crafts. Trade fair-like showcases entitled Superstudio and Openstudio covered new products from established brands and speculative projects by young talents respectively.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Signum Vase by Rosenthal for Swarovski $225 Swarovski partnered with the esteemed porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal in an exclusive collaboration to marry this signature octagon pattern with utility for more tabletop play. It is crafted in Porto, Portugal, living a storied life from its inception.

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Design You Trust

MAY 26, 2023

During its production from late 1927 to 1932, the Voisin C14 chassis emerged as one of the brand’s most prolific models, with a total of 1,795 units manufactured. Underneath its beautifully crafted exterior, the C14 featured a 2.4-litre Underneath its beautifully crafted exterior, the C14 featured a 2.4-litre

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Furniture maker Fyrn builds on a unique heritage of craft with The Keyhole Collection – expanding their current range of seating to include a dining table and bench. This visual que is indicative of its functional role, which allows for efficient manufacturing, flat packing, and ease of assembly.

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Mindsparkle Mag

AUGUST 21, 2022

They work closely with architects, interior designers and private clients to design, manufacture and fit from conception to conclusion. The approach was to focus on balancing their high craft and heritage-focused approach with their solid and trusted production processes. They needed to be in good hands.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Big Fish's packaging has used simplicity and bold icons to make the product stand out. Strong iconographies communicate specific product benefits that are human, warm, and approachable. The care and attention to detail towards the product visuals are a homage to the product.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Spanish global leader in the production and distribution of innovative and sustainable surfaces worked in collaboration with high-end interior and product designer, Claudia Afshar , to create the collection and bring it to life.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This year’s theme “Tech Eden” emphasized a dreamy optimism, biophilia, technology, and well-being while kaleidoscopic patterns, neon hues – including yellow, orange, purple, and green – as well as an eclectic pastiche of periods from art deco to 1970s were also on display. Lineair by Baptiste Vandaele with Y.S.M.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 1, 2024

Reduced Environmental Footprint From raw material sourcing to manufacturing processes, brands are thinking green. Many brands aim to increase energy efficiency in production facilities as part of larger Corporate Social Responsibility plans. Upcycling scraps into new products shows creativity while cutting waste.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Disharee Mathur is a graduate of the MA/MSc Innovation Design Engineering program at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College, London. Today, she is an interdisciplinary designer working across products, interactions and interiors – and her NewBlue project reimagines damaged sanitary ware into vases and accessories.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Helmed by Halifax transplant Mischa Couvrette – who named his design studio after an intersection in his hometown – hollis+morris has grown from its humble beginnings to be one of Canada’s most well-regarded design brands, delivering sustainable hand-crafted lightin g , furniture and accessories that are distinct, minimalist and timeless.

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UX Collective

MAY 18, 2023

During this transformative phase; the age of creative machines where AI is more and more performing tasks that were once the sole domain of designers, now our unwavering commitment and abundant resources are purposefully directed toward the fulfillment of manufacturing demands. Product conveys capital. Robert Hannah.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Birth of the Four Rings The foundation for Audi's famous logo was laid in the early 20th century amidst a boom in European car manufacturing. After World War II, Auto Union cars were manufactured by Daimler Benz. Auto Union plants were repurposed for military production during wartime before resuming automotive manufacturing.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 18, 2024

Imagine a vintage-inspired whiskey brand that tells the tale of a rugged, turn-of-the-century distiller crafting small-batch spirits in the heart of the American West. The Power of Storytelling But it's not just about nostalgia; vintage branding allows brands to weave rich, compelling stories into their marketing narratives.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Promotional Products: An Essential Marketing Tool Promotional products—sometimes called “swag,” “promos,” or “giveaways”—are branded objects given out by companies to promote their business, products, or services. And with the right product and distribution plan, ROI easily exceeds 2000%.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The exhibition showcased innovative biomaterials, circular products, and collectible design pieces. At their simplest, they are sustainably manufactured, recycled plastic beams with holes in them – together they can be used as a modular system to make almost anything, from seating to sleeping pods.

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Creative Boom

JULY 19, 2023

No wonder it's been in continuous production since 1950: a testament to Wegner's visionary approach. Elevating its timeless design, this version – produced in collaboration with the Danish Herman Studio – features high-quality upholstery for added comfort and is crafted from FSC mix-certified wood.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Inspired by painters and sculptors such as Hans Hartung, Victor Vasarely and Alphonse Mucha, the self-taught talent draws from everything from Op Art, Expressionism and Art Nouveau to lettering and colour theory for his immersive trompe-l’œil creations. A collaboration with London-based Urban Rug Co.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From Planes to Automobiles: The Early Days of BMW It may surprise some that BMW did not start manufacturing luxury vehicles. When the war ended in 1918, Germany was forbidden from manufacturing aeroplanes under the Treaty of Versailles. This logo appeared prominently on BMW’s first production automobile, the Dixi 3/15.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the spirit of Beaux-Art tradition, I approached the task as a charrette where students are presented a creative brief and meant to ideate, iterate, and bring their concept to fruition within the allotted time. It’s not pretentious or exclusive,” says Omar Nobil, VP of Product Design and Brand Creative for DWR.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 17, 2024

Why Quality Videos Matter (Even on a Tight Budget) You might be thinking, “But Steve, surely production value matters? The quality bar is higher these days, but a well-crafted, low-budget video can still outshine boring, big-budget ones. Pre-Production: Plan Like a Master Director Okay, you've got the big idea.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

Big, bold product collections are back, with a return to a more decadent style and an embrace of colour and whimsy. Moroso (above) is always one of the most exciting manufacturers to show at Salone. New Era of Art-Design. We’re predicting that Milan in June will be a scintillating experience for all lovers of design.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We are pleased to welcome this superlative group of leaders in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interiors and product and furniture design to adjudicate the submissions to our international program, now in its 13th year. The duo established the studio in 1996 after studying architecture together at the Royal College of Art.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

But the impact of a thoughtfully crafted logo extends far beyond acting as a visual symbol for your company. By the end of this deep dive into effective logo strategy, you will understand how to craft a versatile asset that promotes growth, cuts through noise, and propels your business forward.

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Mindsparkle Mag

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The Aurum Bloom jewelry has exceptionally high-quality thanks to its manufacturing process crafted to combine with nature. Their products’ materials come from recycled 18k gold. Designers matched Aurum Bloom’s visual identity with its product design in the warmest and most minimalist way possible.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

Traditional thinking is that a product needs to sell in high volumes to be considered a real success. This growing market allows product makers to explore concepts that may be too avant-garde for the masses — or too difficult to manufacture in large quantities. Photo by Martin Brusewitz. Photo by Martin Brusewitz.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For evidence, just look to Serving Sculpture – Renewal of Finnish Craft & Design , an exhibition on display at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm through April 2nd as part of the city’s Design Week festivities. . Since 2010, the Dutch designer has served as the art director for Japanese skincare line Decorté.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Build Grassroots Word-of-Mouth Buzz Promotional products encourage people to spread the word organically. Crafting Eye-Catching T-Shirt Graphics For branding tee success, custom graphics are essential. But between concepts, colours, placement, proportions, and more, designing compelling shirts is an art and science.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

The world's most iconic luxury logos have mastered the art of visual storytelling, embedding layers of meaning into every brushstroke and letterform. Crafted over a century ago, this logo exudes timeless elegance and exclusivity. When we think of luxury, visions of opulence and prestige fill our imaginations.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 22, 2023

72% of customers feel overwhelmed by too many choices when buying products or services. Rise of Multifunctional, Flexible Products Consumers value efficiency and want products that serve multiple functions while maintaining ease of use. 78% of millennials say multifunctional products fit better with their lifestyles.

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