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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

Creative Boom

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. The exhibition also shines a spotlight on where centuries of tradition meet new technology, maintaining working lifestyles while adapting to new methods of manufacture.

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Prague’s Designblok Shines a Spotlight on Glass Heritage — and Evolution

Azure Magazine

Today, the metropolis is also an anchor for diverse creative scenes, ranging from architecture and urban design to abstract art and artisanal crafts. How to preserve traditional crafts, and is it even worth the trouble? How can we ensure the future sustainability of production?

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Disharee Mathur Turns Damaged Sinks and Toilets Into Vases and Accessories

Design Milk

Disharee Mathur is a graduate of the MA/MSc Innovation Design Engineering program at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College, London. I grew up in Jaipur (India) where hand crafting is part of the daily social fabric and culture – whether it is cooking cuisines crafted with spices or using block-printed textiles across the home.

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7 Major Moments We’re Looking Forward to at Salone del Mobile 2022

Azure Magazine

The Fuorisalone, or offsite program, was also condensed, though full of delights, like the Alcova group show and Masterly, the Dutch extravaganza at Palazzo Turati. Moroso (above) is always one of the most exciting manufacturers to show at Salone. New Era of Art-Design. Inspiring Installations.

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The Fascinating History of the Audi Logo Design

Inkbot Design

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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Design 4.0: leading design in the new industry

UX Collective

won an arts competition, causing an uproar in the arts community (source: Jason Allen ) The art community is going through a terrible storm of words over the latest annual art competition at the Colorado State Fair. It was done with a line of text through an artificial intelligence program called Midjourney.

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11 Luxury Branding Trends To Pay Attention To

Inkbot Design

Reduced Environmental Footprint From raw material sourcing to manufacturing processes, brands are thinking green. In turn, luxury brands must craft an aura of effortless cool rather than formal prestige. Convertible spaces allow brands to host cultural experiences aligning with arts, entertainment, travel, architecture, and design.

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