Rediscovering Colors, Textures, Forms, and Shapes in Design

A detail of a cotton towel in Japan, the bark of a plane tree in Paris, a sunset in the Egyptian desert, soil from Yosemite, a tiled floor in Bangkok, a wall in Ferrara, and an iron cart wheel in Antwerp... This unique book is based on colors, textures, forms, and shapes. It reveals the common elements in all design and teaches us how to see. Hauntingly beautiful and deeply instructive, it explores the natural and man-made environment, defining it with basic elements: dots arranged in various ways; lines that are straight, curved, bent, or crossed; planes like rectangles, squares, diamonds, triangles, and circles. These elements are represented with impactful combinations in different materials and techniques, offering a timeless and universal perspective while also showcasing cultural influences.

These recurring design elements take us to the core of the creative process, involving transformation through inspiration, imitation, representation, or interpretation. This remarkable volume is set to become a cult classic for artists, designers, and craftspeople. It serves as a reminder that seeking something new is a journey of rediscovery through the forms of the past and present. The book features 177 color photographs, capturing the essence of design in its various forms.

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