Architectural Design
Inspiration
Winning first prize for conceptual design, the Polish Pavilion created for the upcoming 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is a surface design masterpiece. The pavilion draws inspiration from traditional
Silhouettes & Light
Inspiration
If you haven’t seen the work of Lotte Reiniger, add it to your list immediately. Originally from Germany, Lotte is a silhouette animator who gained recognition in the 1920s
Garden of Delights
Inspiration
Nature is a constant source of inspiration, especially now that the weather is warmer. One of our favorite gardens is Lotusland in Montecito, California, which includes a variety of
Cacharel Book
Inspiration
French fashion house, Cacharel, came into being in the 1960s. The reinterpretation of traditional fabrics, such as Liberty textiles, into modern garments pushed Cacharel into the forefront of fashion.
News Flash
Inspiration
The Flash print designed by Eley Kishimoto has to be one of our top ten prints of all times. It's been applied to a range of products from apparel
Mr. & Mrs. Clark
InspirationCelia Birtwell and former husband, Ossie Clark, are two of our favorite designers. The couple met at the Royal College of Art in London and began working together in
Mysterious Madame
InspirationFlorence Broadhurst was an eccentric Australian surface designer who led an amazing life. Born in the late 1800s, she was an entrepreneur from the start, creating a series of
Fancy Birds
Inspiration
The mystifying and fanciful, Mathilde Willink, is always a great source of inspiration. Married to magic-realist painter, Carel Willink, Mathilde created a personal fairytale by dressing in the incredible
Kawaii Book | Tsumori Chisato
Inspiration
Another one of our favorite designers is Tsumori Chisato. Her illustrations are light hearted and filled with narrative. With the art direction of Surface to Air, her ad campaigns