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How Different Cultures Influence Furniture Design

Posted on 25 Jan, 2024

The design of Furniture has always been a reflection of the cultural values and aesthetics of a particular society. We thought we'd explore the impact on furniture design, highlighting the historical perspective, examples from different regions, popular fusion styles, material choices, the role of technology, challenges, and the importance of embracing diversity in design for a global audience.

Historical perspective

From ancient civilisations to modern times, culture has shaped the way furniture is designed and crafted. In Ancient Egypt, for example, items were intricately decorated with hieroglyphs and symbols representing their rel... Continue reading >

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Future of Outdoor Hospitality Design

Posted on 09 Jun, 2021

The future of outdoor hospitality design is constantly evolving with innovative ideas and efficient and creative space planning as we shift closer towards easing lockdowns. The mindsets of Interior Designers and Architects have changed, they have been encouraged to rethink how outdoor spaces can be utilised in more effective and meaningful ways. Whether to use winter yurts, bubble tents or geodesic domes, or another clever way to provide all-weather protection we are beginning to see signs of these changes already. How to celebrate the communal spirit of dining out with limitations

The past lockdowns, combined with the current economic decline, will inevitably affect people’s priorities and add endless limitations to outdoor ea... Continue reading >

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Iconic Furniture Designers We Love

Posted on 15 Nov, 2018

Furniture design mixes aesthetic with utility and where the designer gets it right, the finished product is transformed from a regular item of furniture into a piece of art. Here at Careers in Design, we have collated the design careers of five icons whose legacies live on in the furniture we use every day. We hope they will inspire you to keep searching for that perfect furniture design job.

Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames were a married couple that are considered to be some of the most important American designers from the 20th century. They began their furniture design work by experimenting with moulded plywood and later pioneered technologies to use new materials such as fibreglass, plastic resin and wire mesh. Critics lauded the chairs they designed at... Continue reading >

Posted in: 4 | Tagged: Alvar Aalto Charles & Ray Eames Ettore Sottsass Furniture Design Iconic Designers Isamu Noguchi Le Corbusier

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