Daniella On Design

Often, my students comment and question the similarity between Japanese and Danish design. Now that the Designmuseum Danmark is showing an exhibition ‘Learning from Japan,’ the mystery is thoroughly examined in the light of years during which Japan has been a significant source of inspiration for Danish crafts and design, and its lasting effect. It […]

It may sound like my own dream, but there is one, only one place, where on September 21-22, you will be able to hear some of the most visible, renowned, and intriguing talents in the world of craft, design, and materials in digital age speaking under one roof. This group includes Humberto Campana of the

ant to devote this post to my son who loves Ferrari, because for the Design Museum in London is going to celebrate 70th anniversary of the brand with a comprehensive exhibition, opening in November. It comes to illuminate the life of its founder, Enzo Ferrari (below), and to allow the viewer a better understanding of

She captured the imagination and hearts of millions since discovered and chosen at 25 for the most wanted role in the history of Hollywood, Scarlett O’Hara, in the production of Gone with the Wind of 1939, for which she won the Academy Awards. My father clearly remembers what was then the grandest Hollywood production in

The period known as Vienna 1900 is so closed to my heart that I make sure to visit every gallery and museum exhibitions of this material, to read every book, and to always be informed. Yesterday, we made our way to Jason Jacques Gallery to view the show ‘Das Werk: Rare Gustav Klimt Collotypes And

Let’s remember architecture legend Philip Johnson who would be 111 today. He is remembered for his role as the co-curator of the Museum of Modern Art’s seminal show of 1932, which coined the term the International Style, for his critic and wit, for advancing the careers of some major architects, for his art collection, and

I can still remember when my fascination with molded plywood furniture was born. It was in the early 90s, in first year graduate school, when I was introduced to the Elastic Chair, which Samuel Gragg designed in the early 19th century (below). Plywood is a unique material of extraordinary history, which was extensively examined by

I am pleased and honored, to announce the upcoming program: “Sebastián Errazuriz: Monologues in the Artist’s Studio, A screening and lecture/artist talk,” which I will moderate on November 1st, at the New York School of Interior Design. With his own conceptual, comprehensive, and genuine body of work, Chilean-born, Brooklyn-based artist/designer Sebastian Errazuriz has come to

Fiat 500 has been known as the symbol of Italian chic and style and of mass car ownership, almost from the time it was first created in the 50s. What is it about Fiat’s best-loved car in the company’s history, which celebrates its 60th birthday today (!) that made MoMA’s curators acquiring it for its

When I posted an image with mid-century industrial design George Nelson (1908-86) with the Bubble Lamps he designed for Herman Miller, it got a sensational attention. Because these iconic lamps have become among the most beloved objects of American design. First designed in 1947, itself an important year at Herman Miller, where Nelson served as