From collecting stones on the beach to creating her brand, Maria Langouvardou stands as a young supporter of handmade art pieces in the form of jewelry. On the verge of opening her first store in Sitia, Greece, she reflects on her journey full of ups and downs. However, one thing is for sure: her love … More Expressing identity through jewerly
It was in 2009, during a trip to the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, when he had his first encounter with the black pottery handicrafts, without knowing that it would turn into the motivation that led him to work hand in hand with local workshops and artisans. His name is David Pompa, a designer whose proposals … More Between Austria and Mexico
When he was younger and about to move to Hong Kong to make more money, a renowned graphic designer named Tibor Kalman warned him: “Do not go and spend all the money they are going to pay you, or you will be the whore of the advertising agencies for the rest of your life.” He did … More Design ‘on the Wild Side’
If there is one word that stands out during his conversation, that one would be carte blanche, a French vocable with a metaphorical meaning of giving a person total freedom to act. This term could perfectly illustrate why once, before boarding a plane, he threw away a whole project in the dustbin, after he got … More A sui generis creator
To open up creative processes and give scope for experimentation on-site, are the core elements of the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, Austria’s largest design festival. During the event, which entered this year its 11th edition, the Austrian capital became a showcase for a diversity of creative manifestations. The philosophy of the platform defines design, more than … More A city full of design
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