Design Week’s Post

Bloomicon offers a standout collection of colorful, geometric vector background patterns inspired by mid-century minimalism, pop art, Swiss graphic design, the Bauhaus movement, and modern trends. This review explores their origins, design influences, and creative potential. https://lnkd.in/eP4khrw4 #graphics #graphicdesign #vectorgraphics #backgrounds #patterns

Read my latest article to learn more about the transformative power of public art, and how thoughtful public art installations can engage communities, enrich public spaces, and create lasting connections.

Sometimes I come across geometric designs, and I find myself curious about the history behind them. As an artist, I have a different perspective on shapes, as every shape and line seems to have a reason or purpose. I often reflect on the reasons behind not just art, but words, perspectives, movements—everything. I believe everything happens for a reason, though we may not always know what that reason is. At times, we do understand, and it depends on our moral compass and power of observation. I recently studied Bauhaus designs, which left me amazed with their unique principles. I even wrote a detailed case study on Bauhaus designs in one of my previous articles. https://lnkd.in/dBM85JtK Tutorial: https://lnkd.in/d_ftRaH2 Project Presentation: https://lnkd.in/d2v7KvhD #casestudy #research #designs #thinking #designthinking #designhistory #1919history #uidesigner #uxdesigner #adobeillustrator #designing #concepts #casestudies #building #improvements #nature #conceptions #iqrarafiqpk

Discussion: Design Vs Art. Beyond the aspect of the singularity of the artwork, which tends to be in opposition to the programmatic seriality expressed by design, art presents clear antinomies to design. https://lnkd.in/e2TtBpSf

This is my Favourit Creation concentration of Art & Design.

Art as the Heart of Kappo. So, how does art come into play? Well, art isn’t just an extra layer we add to make things look nice. At Kappo, art is part of our identity. It’s in our packaging, our social media, our advertisements, and even the way we think about flavor profiles. Every brushstroke, color, and design choice is an invitation to join us in a world where snacking is elevated, where every bite feels like a curated experience. Take our packaging, for example. It’s more than just a wrapper; it’s a canvas. Our design agency, Popkon Creatives (Ratheesh Menon and team) draws on influences from traditional and modern art, taking elements from classic color theory to street art and cultural symbolism. Each bag is designed not only to stand out but to spark curiosity, creating that instant feeling of “I want to try this.” When you hold a bag of Kappo, you’re holding a piece of our creativity, a product of countless hours spent crafting an aesthetic that’s bold, unexpected, and full of life.

Be honest: When was the last time you thought about your walls? Most people think about their walls last (and it shows). The biggest mistakes I see: - Buying tiny pieces, hoping they’ll “fill the space”  - Creating gallery walls because they saw it on Pinterest. - Picking random art with zero connection or meaning. The result? A design with Zero Impact Here’s what works for my clients instead: 1. A huge statement piece that defines the space 2. Bold designs that are a total conversation starter. 3. Art that reflects their personality, energy, and mood Your walls aren’t just bricks, they’re your story. The first impression people get walking in. Stop playing it safe.  Start making bold statements with art that reflects you. P.S. I have this art in my living room and you?

What does it mean to be radical today? In a time of archival craze, backward research, regurgitation of old concepts, may the real radicals be the ones dropping the baggage of history to explore new possibilities in the relationship between function and form, to give shape to what is impossible? Morphologica challenges the established boundaries of production, disregarding the binary of form and function, and looking beyond the fixed paradigms of what’s organic or what’s rationalist, to craft objects of seemingly impossible architecture. Morphologica is, first, a project that applies the logic of architecture and engineering to natural forms, seeking to isolate their intrinsic structure; then, it is an idea, sculpted in irregular volumes, evoked by the colour palette and bonded between foam and fabric; finally, it is the story of the encounter of akin sensibilities: Misha Kahn and Meritalia. The American artist offers his visceral response to Meritalia’s poetics, adding to its roster of designs a contemporary take on what makes art and design radical today. Drawing incoherent inspiration from the body, Kahn looks past the conventional references to the beauty of the human body seen from the outside. Rather, the artist zooms in on the insides of the body, stimulated by the sensual softness of its components to create extra pulpous modular organic elements in fabric-covered foam. The Morphologica armchair and sofa are made of an assemblage of modules – 12 for the sofa and 8 for the armchair – of sculpted polyurethane foam upholstered with fabric. The colour possibilities are endless, matches the multifariousness of the new Meritalia’s pop-modernity. A solid metal structure allows for the roller coasters of foam to swirl, enmesh and expand, resulting in an experimental, sexy more than playful, and almost ‘shocking couch’, as Kahn himself defined it. In its inherent radical identity, Morphologica is a comment on the way we look at things, often en passant, and a call for engaging - rather physically - with the odd beauty of what is under the surface.

This weekend the influential artist Carrie Mae Weems presented the 2024 Wendy Evans Joseph Lecture on Art and Architecture in the Great Hall at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. A program of The Architectural League of New York, the annual public lecture showcases artists whose work addresses the built environment, and humanity’s impact on the earth and other living things. The promotional materials for this year’s event introduced a new visual identity for the series designed by Eddie Opara and team. The identity features U_Type, a typeface by MuirMcNeil that explores systematic and algorithmic methods. The typography nods to Joseph’s thoughtful designs, which balance structure and adaptability in spaces that can evolve over time, offering users the ability to modify them to suit their specific needs. 

This classical design is so creative.