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Good quality craftsmanship, iconography and timelessness. The best example for luxury being timeless is Chanel. Chanel is known for its classic designs that have stood the test of time. The brand’s iconic tweed suits, little black dresses, and quilted handbags are instantly recognizable and have been worn by generations of women. I’ve gone over the……

Iconography was something I discussed a lot in my presentation and something I’ve touched on quite a bit throughout my blogs. Whether it be the iconic Carrey Bradshaw wearing Manohlo Blahnik shoes whilst running around New York City, or simply the iconic name of the PRADA brand, iconography is extraordinarily relevant. But who are my……

Initial 1-Paragraph-Feedback I found this presentation fell a bit short solely due to the content that was shared. I didn’t appreciate one of the videos being so pessimistic, recounting how humans are effectively destroying the planet for our own greed. I felt decently depressed afterwards, the question then became: was that constructive? Is it constructive……

Probably quite a bit of bad feedback was given for this one. I did fall asleep at one point. The visuals were beautiful, although they could have been matched with a score. My favourite part of the movie (by FAR) was the evil AI. Honestly, I kind of wish the entire movie was that robot……

I’ve tried to centre most of my blogging efforts around the industry I plan on entering: Women’s Products. Now this is a women’s product we should not overlook! Good old Prozac, prescribed by my doctor for my “excellent capabilities to be depressed, anxious, and in a great state of denial” or something like that. I’ve……

When I was younger, about 12, someone told me that red lipstick and blush were supposed to mimic a woman who is sexually stimulated. Something about men finding it attractive to see women mimicking a subservient position had always put me off. As a feminist, I’ve always supported makeup being an artistic expression, something creative……

It’s finally happening. Yes, that’s right, I’m discussing my favourite brand. Hi Hugh, as you’ve come to realize ((hopefully, although to be fair a lot of my blogs are lengthy, so fair enough if you’ve gotten bored quickly)) I draw a line between factual and expressional in my blogs. Sometimes, you’ll hear a LOT of……

Throughout my blogging, I’ve spoken extensively about how design is not always reliant on being excellent- but also iconic. This is especially prevalent in the fashion industry. Oftentimes, something in fashion will gain traction due to it being worn by idols of the fashion world. Bella Hadid wears a pair of ripped jeans and the……

Luxury design is not always safe because it often involves taking risks and pushing boundaries, both in terms of design and materials. This is prevalent in the diamond frame safety bicycle, a bike that revolutionized transportation and recreation in the late 19th century. The design itself was popular amongst rich men that would invest in……

Hella Jongerius is a Dutch industrial designer known for her experimental approach to product design. Hella was an absolute icon, I mean she was excellent. I am very grateful for being given her as my go-to. She expertly uses the combination of colour, dimension, material, patterns and textiles for her creations of patterns and products.……

For a lot of my blogs, i’ll take the time to sit, do some research, and try to create an impactful and meaningful experience. For this one, you get to listen to my opinions. The Eames family home is an excellent use of light and space. Airy, relaxing and vibrant. Set in a beautiful woodland……

Oftentimes, luxury brands will look to biomimicry for inspiration in developing innovative materials. An occurrence of this that stuck out to me was Gucci’s release of the lotus-effect fabric. In 2015, the brand introduced a collection of raincoats made from a lotus-effect fabric called “Liquid-Shell”. The fabric is made from a blend of polyester and……

Manolo Blahnik shoes are considered iconic due to not only their unique design but their celebrity endorsements on famous television series. They have become a symbol of luxury, glamour, and style, and are highly sought after by fashion-conscious consumers around the world. Manolo Blahnik shoes have been worn by countless celebrities, most importantly, Sarah Jessica……

This blog post explores the psychological drivers behind the consumption of luxury goods. The are several key psychological factors that contribute to luxury consumption, including; social comparison and status, self-expression, and experiential value.  Social comparison refers to the way consumers compare themselves to others in order to assess their social status, and luxury goods can……

This post was written using artificial intelligence. It is unlikely that AI will make designers obsolete. While AI has the potential to automate some aspects of design, such as repetitive tasks and data analysis, it cannot replace the creativity, intuition, and critical thinking skills that are essential to the design process. Designers bring a unique……

I’m sure you’re minorly exhausted from me bringing up New York City so much. The truth is, I’m moving there in 5 weeks. Five. Weeks. A lot of my brain power right now is being taken up by that city, my soon-to-be 4-month-long home. Most of the posts I have done have been about both……

That question mark may be a bit off-putting, honestly, it was for me too. Last week, a class disruption erupted, stopping our workflow, on the discussion of women’s razors. All the women in the class unanimously stated that we all bought men’s razors as they were simply better. I recall Gregor, admittedly being quite shocked……

The Japanese “unuseless” design for staying in the lines when applying lipstick is another cleverly designed tool that helps people apply lipstick accurately. This tool is designed to look like a guide that can bend and contour to the shape of the lips. The design consists of a thin, flexible strip of plastic or silicone……

Umbrella shoes! Not exactly sure what the point of these bad boys are… I guess it is to maintain the quality of the shoes, although it completely takes away from the style of them. But, what is a realistic version of these shoes? Sure, the small umbrellas may not be feasible to actually exist, although……

Vogue Magazine may not really be an object, but it’s certainly a product. It has been a significant player in the fashion industry since its inception in 1892, making it one of the oldest fashion magazines in the world. Over the years, it has evolved from a weekly publication catering to the elite in society……

So… I’ve taken a while off. Well, not really, I’ve done a different approach. Basically, whenever we would have a Design and Technology presentation, I would write and write about my thoughts and feelings while the presentation was given, to then be able to perfect it later. Well, now is later. As those final copies……

The most interesting aspect of the documentary for me: the design and how it can be misinterpreted. The most intriguing line of the documentary for me was “hopefully people will know that this is dangerous, but I am worried in the far future, they will believe it to be a spiritual or religious institution. We……

Chindogu was created by Japanese artist Kenji Kawakami in the 1990s, who describes these inventions as “un-useless.” He coined the term chindogu using a combination of the Japanese words chin, meaning “strange” or “odd,” and dougu, which means “device” or “tool.”  Interestingly enough, I’ve often sought after these inventions on a day-to-day basis without realizing Recently,……