Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Collected Works, led by partner and creative director Justin Colt and senior designer Christian Townsend, developed a system inspired by biophilia, melding generative vines, blooming flowers, and sculptural rock formations into a strikingly fluid design language.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

A shopping centre car park in Stockport, often dismissed as an eyesore, is the surprising inspiration for View Through a Hole. Waters' series of sculptures reimagines the 1965 modernist screen as a celebration of the town's overlooked architectural heritage.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 17, 2024

His answers from the original inspiration to the techniques used in crafting the collection might surprise you. What inspired you to reimagine Play-Doh creations as a concept for the Tivoli table designs? Playing with clay and creating small sculptures was a daily pleasure in my childhood.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DIORAMA – a series of three freestanding mixed media sculptures by artisans Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey – distills a variety of multidimensional scenes into an amalgam of colored glass and black metal artifacts to offer respite from the din of existence. Fresh colorways and designs are in progress due to launch February 24, 2024.

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Design Milk

APRIL 14, 2025

Presented at the latest Salone del Mobile , the lamp draws inspiration from theatrical curtains, translating their fluid movement into a sculptural form made of fused glass. This museum is the ideal scenario that inspired my design for Sipario. Glass interacts with natural and artificial light in a very sensory way.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Micha Huigen 8. Merijn Hos 9.

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Design Milk

MAY 29, 2024

The self-taught artist and sculptor’s latest fusions of furniture design and sculpture are, without a doubt, bold, including tables, stools, cabinets, and chairs. Head Hand Foot The featured sculpture in the exhibition shares the same title as the show itself: Head Hand Foot.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If your floors need a splash of vibrant color and a touch of sculptural artistry, the latest collaboration from award-winning British rug designer Sonya Winner and American architect Kevin McClellan might just be the palette cleanser you need. “When youre in Sedona and surrounded by the valleys, its very inspiring.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 29, 2024

After studying sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art, she moved into fashion accessories and completed her MA at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Yip.Studio is known for its unique rock-shaped cakes and Asian-inspired flavors. Bakery Photo: Alison Dunlop A.R.D Bakery Photo: Katherine Rose A.R.D

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2022

Japanese artist En Iwamura 's response invokes a sense of lively and wondrous innocence with his paintings, sculptures, and installations, which take the viewer on something approaching a holiday for the mind.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Soul Sculpture Bench is a minimalist bench created by Madrid-based designer Verónica Mar for Les Ateliers Courbet. Mar’s approach to design goes beyond the tactile, incorporating elements with a spiritual sensitivity, featuring pieces designed to alter and balance the energy of spaces they inhabit.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Japanese illustrator Shotaro Kitada uses humble rolls of copy paper to create three-dimensional handmade sculptures that inhabit their own peculiar reality. Taking the shape of whacky giant heads perched on the top of vans to clumsy pedestrians getting their tongues stuck to icy lampposts, Shotaro's sculptures are a bizarre joy to behold.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2022

Incredibly, the dynamic flowing sculpture is fashioned from steel and powder-coated in an array of vivid colours. The idea for this latest sculpture came after leading a 'ribbon workshop' with local young people of all ages. "We Still, I love to be inspired by a collection of individual stories that share a common backdrop.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The museum houses a diverse range of art, including ancient Egyptian artefacts, European paintings, African sculptures and contemporary art. The new identity draws inspiration from these two centuries of history. But its significance extends beyond its vast collection. And there's no better time to launch it than our 200th anniversary."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2023

© Erwin Wurm Renowned Austrian artist Erwin Wurm has unveiled his first UK museum exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. These are just some of the surreal sights awaiting visitors at Trap of the Truth, a comprehensive exhibition of Erwin Wurm's work running at Yorkshire Sculpture Park from now until 28 April 2024.

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Design Milk

APRIL 17, 2024

Named Vika , the adaptable lighting is based on a simple felt wing that can be configured into a sound-dampening screen that doubles as a light sculpture or pendant light. This project was inspired by the studio’s Noor lamps designed for Cappellini in 2000.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Nestled in a grandstand that can accommodate up to 50 people at a time, it acts as an immersive experience in which viewers can witness an organism-cum-sculpture out of context as its roots safely drink away from a water basin. The decision to showcase a bald cypress tree is no coincidence either.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The collaboration, which blurs the lines between furniture and jewelry-inspired aesthetics, drew in curious passersby who got a glimpse of this unexpected fusion of design. Drawing inspiration from the surreal, inflated works of Erwin Wurm and the futuristic visions of Hajime Sorayama, EÉRA breathed new life to these timeless designs.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Now, with the release of Narrative Arc: Volume II , MOUS takes their signature approach even further, crafting a collection that merges ancient architectural influences with celestial inspiration in new, unexpected ways. These material juxtapositions reflect MOUS’s exploration of textures and surfaces.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you remember the good old days of Nintendo Gameboy and Sony's PlayStation One, a new paper sculpture series by award-winning mixed-media artist Natalie Wong will bring back happy memories. RetroPlay is inspired by the resurging popularity of classic gaming. Suppose you want to remember that joy in your home or office.

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Design Milk

JUNE 11, 2024

Canvas House’s innovative design and sculptural facade set it apart, making it a noteworthy addition to Toronto’s architectural landscape. The facade features an unmodulated surface created from a repeating section of five bricks, inspired by the early works of artist Larry Poons. Photography by Younes Bounhar.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

Looking to be inspired by the best new creative talent in the UK right now? Jenny Chan's reflective figurative sculptures, inspired by the loneliness of lockdown. Freedom Billboard by Hannah Davis. mixed-media designer Lily Jacobs' celebration of the Jurassic coast with innovative handcrafted techniques.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If your algorithm is influenced by a proclivity for woodworking, sculpture, or abstract geometric forms, Instagram’s “for you” page might have already suggested the work of sculptor Aleph Geddis.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A true multisensory extravaganza, it featured not only awe-inspiring garments but also incorporated dance, music and acrobatics. A sculptural creation that appeared to be made out of paper, this clever design represented the resonant sounds of deep earth through its rippling patterns. A simple idea but brilliantly rendered.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 12, 2024

The new Peninsula Hotel London is likely to become a popular destination of jet setters, which may partially explain why there’s now a 2,700-pound scale sculpture model of the Concorde hanging overhead inside Brooklands , their rooftop dining destination inside the classic-era British aviation and motorsport inspired space.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 22, 2025

Yet this series of three pieces, designed by Eliza Redmann , were inspired by the sculptural artists experiences after a car accident changed her life forever. The diamond-shaped symbol of her brand, Diad, represents her exploration, utilizing paper sculptures to capture her journey.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 10, 2024

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your living room and create a space that reflects your unique style, this guide is packed with inspirational living room décor ideas to suit every home. In this guide, you’ll discover 50+ inspirational living room décor ideas for every home!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Meanwhile, if you need further inspiration, scroll down to see some of the winning packaging designs from past editions of the Pentawards. Balancing a fun attitude with natural qualities, Vault49 delivered a creative idea that took a contemporary spin on traditional bodega design inspired by grocery store signage and fresh fruit displays.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Numerous researchers and designers are looking toward biomimicry to tackle pollution and climate change utilizing several mechanisms already found in trees and other photosynthetic species, including architecture and design innovation firm ecoLogicStudio’s towering tree-like sculpture aptly named, Tree.ONE.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Led by a renowned team consisting of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto , landscape designer Christophe Gautrand , and interior architect Gwenaël Nicolas , the collaborative design includes a new pavilion of stone and glass, nestled within a public sculpture garden that champions local biodiversity.

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Design Milk

JULY 1, 2024

It features six large-scale sculptures displayed across the Kohler resort property, a bespoke luxury guest cabin with scenic Lake Michigan views, and a meticulously crafted bathroom collection named Landshapes. Additional Landshapes pieces are a vessel sink inspired by Arsham’s Rock.01

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Design Milk

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Grun’ collection features two hand-carved tables, two sculptural floor lamps, a bench, an upholstered bed, a chair, and an armchair each piece a testament to Yakushas poetic vision, with special editions of the chair and armchair that are particularly captivating.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Discussions on creative thinking and productivity often center on best practices, streamlining processes, and a smattering of other solutions that make the workforce responsible for inspiring themselves. But the onus to stir the human spirit should be shared by the architects and designers crafting these spaces.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Display the slightly sculptural work on its own to fill a nook, within a cluster of similar pieces for a greater tablescape, or in contrast with darker forms to pull focus. This throw blanket takes inspiration from the bold, graphic designs of French artist Sonia Delaunay and translates those elements into a geometric color-blocked pattern.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

We spent a happy hour chatting with Nolan to discover more about her creative passions, inspirations and experience of working for the respected design studio. Nolan recently sat down with Creative Boom to share more about her creative process and how she finds inspiration from fashion, art, and literature. Can you tell me about them?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We love it when a specific illustrator's inspirations and influences have been distilled down into their unique illustration work." We also have an artist, Annemarieke Kloosterhof, who works solely with paper to create sculptures, set designs, and installations, so we're super open to any technique that is interesting and special."

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

The exhibition presents new works alongside a selection of Simone's most notable pieces, from furniture to jewellery and sculpture, that investigates the hidden linguistics behind design that are inherently entwined with societal norms and ideas of race, gender, equality and more.

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