It’s not often that we think of wallpaper as art, since it’s usually just the backdrop to the art, but Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson is changing that with her collection of whimsical prints and patterns that are just too pretty to cover. Drawn to creativity and expression as a child, her background in advertising only added to her desire to work in graphic design. The inspiration for her work comes from people-- the way they live now, the way they used to live, and the behaviors and memories that make them who they are. It’s this sense of past and present combined that gives her work such a unique, imaginative flair. Click SEE SLIDESHOW to see Lisa Bengtsson’s whimsical wallpaper and graphic prints for yourself!
It looks like my list of reasons to to go Italy just got one longer. Milan’s 2008 Week of Design this last month featured the highly anticipated Corian® loves MISSONI exhibition, blending Corian’s top-notch design and architecture materials with Missoni’s expertly coordinated colors. The result? An awe-inspiring show of shapes and shades taking creativity in design to soaring new levels. Click READ MORE to learn about the exhibition, and click SEE SLIDESHOW to experience the Corian loves MISSONI fantasyland for yourself!
I didn’t know it was possible for me to further my obsession with incredible modern furniture, but then along came Futil Design, the brainchild of Montreal-based designer Alexandre Berthiaume, and he’s literally given us something to flip over. His creations range from sofas made up of two primary pieces that are interchangeable and can be put together any which way to molded chairs that can be turned over to accommodate different seating styles, moods, or simply put, the desire to turn things around. Click SEE THE SLIDESHOW for 10 Futil Design pieces to flip over!
Tarina Tarantino is on a serious roll. Every celebrity’s favorite Gothy accessories girl just opened new boutiques in Milan and New York City, and now she’s about to take over the Barbie aisle of your local Toys R Us! We caught up with Tarina at the Jared Gold runway show in Los Angeles and got the scoop on her plans for style world domination, which also includes a big move to a big new creative HQ out in La La land. Click WATCH VIDEO for my front row interview with the TT-ster!
Art in all forms has been making its way from museum walls to our walls to even our clothes-- and beyond-- for some time now, but the latest trend is shaping up to be digital art-inspired decor. That’s right, those digital designs have been jumping off computer screens and onto our floors, rugs, walls, plates, and pretty much anywhere with a surface begging for some extra flair. To get the look, keep an eye out for iconic imagery and pixelated patterns-- they’re what will differentiate the pieces from other printed ones. Check out some examples of this technologically-enhanced trend in our slideshow of digital art-inspired home decor!
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