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ROCKETMAN Set Decor
by Admin August 15, 2019“The idea,” says Director Dexter Fletcher, “was to create something that would genuinely explode off the screen, a riotous joy-ride of imagination, celebration and drama.” They toured Elton John’s Windsor house and met with him early on re: the look of the film, as he was not only the subject but also one of the…
Meet Wendi Young, IDI graduate and the recipient of the 2019 IDI Excellence in Design Award
by Admin August 7, 2019With over twenty years in the design business, Wendi, along with her talented design team, has completed hundreds of full scale interior design projects for clients near and far. Wendi has witnessed first hand the transformation of the design industry and has responded both creatively and from a business perspective with acceptance and innovation. Her…
Design Your Break
by Admin May 22, 2019If you’re reading this it’s likely that an attempt to get away from the everyday required data gathering or task completion work in your life is very intentionally on hold. Humans need breaks1 and although we often do this at the expense of anything productive, it is possible to get a break without losing touch…
What’s New in Restaurant Paint Color Palettes and Design?
by Admin May 17, 2019Delicious insights about dining design from commercial designers across the country. Credit: Article and photos from Sherwin-Williams. Forget starched white tablecloths and muted palettes. Today, restaurants are designed to entertain, to surprise, to create Instagrammable moments — and color plays an essential role. Branding, mood, day-to-night ambiance and the personality of the chef or owner…
The “Artichoke” Lamp
by Admin April 15, 2019PH lamps are iconic and were designed by Poul Henningsen for the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen, founded in 1874. The PH lamp might be more familiar to you as the “Artichoke” lamp which is now commonly called the PH Artichoke lamp. Midcentury Scandinavian furniture, such as the PH Artichoke lamp, helped define the look…
Barcelona Chair
by Admin March 27, 2019The iconic Barcelona chair was designed in 1929 for the Spanish Royal Family by the German designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The form is thought to be inspired by the Roman folding chairs known as the Curule chair. Although many architects and furniture designers of the Bauhaus era were intent on providing well-designed homes and…
