Toward Design Magazine

Toward Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Oriedental Scarf

Oriedental

Oriedental is a square silk scarf with a digitally printed pattern. The scarf measures 70 by 70 centimetres. The pattern combines Asian and Czech cultural references in a single composition. The concept comes from the personal background of the designer, who is originally from Japan and studied textile design in Prague. The scarf was created within the Studio of Textile Design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. Digital printing on silk is used to produce the pattern.

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Daydreamer Rug

Daydreamer

Daydreamer is a hand-woven floor rug. Four traditional hand weaving techniques are combined in Daydreamer: the Anatolian knot, Cicim weaving, twill weaving and shuttle traditional towel weaving. The Cicim and twill combination forms the Karacakilavuz weaving technique, which carries a geographical indication. Sun, moon and star motifs float within geometric shapes. Three woven pieces are made on traditional oak looms and joined asymmetrically with a knitted wool chain. A cotton lining covers the back, and the fringes are attached by hand. Production takes about two months.

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The Naptime Baby Blanket

The Naptime

The Naptime Blanket presents a contemporary take on a traditional concept, drawing inspiration from Finnish forest animals and the traditions of the Finnish maternity package. This jacquard-woven cotton blanket is designed with both function and aesthetics in mind, serving as a versatile textile suited for everyday use. While created to provide warmth and comfort for infants, its carefully considered theme, color palette, and style make it suitable for different stages of childhood.

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Mama's Collection Kids Clothing

Mama's Collection

Introducing Mama's Collection Autumn Winter 2023, where every stitch is inspired by the boundless imagination and playful spirit of our little explorers. Designed to prioritize comfort and adventure, the garments boast loose fits and are crafted from luxuriously soft, sustainable fabrics, perfect for all-day play both indoors and outdoors. The textile designs seamlessly blend fashion-forward aesthetics with timeless appeal, ensuring that each piece reflects thoughtful design and enduring style. Mama's Collection difference; where conscious craftsmanship meets limitless creativity.

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The Withering Flower Printed Textile

The Withering Flower

The Withering Flower is a celebration of the power of the flower image. The flower is a popular subject written as personification in Chinese literature. In contrast to the blooming flower’s popularity, images of the decaying flower are often associated with jinx and taboos. The collection looks at what shapes a community’s perception on what is sublime and abject. Designed in 100cm to 200cm length of tulle dresses, silkscreen printing on translucent mesh fabrics, the textile technique allows the prints to stay opaque and stretchy on mesh, creating an appearance of prints afloat in the air.

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Hodo Zero Gravity Shirt

Hodo Zero Gravity

Hodo Zero Gravity is a men's shirt designed for comfort in many settings. The name refers to the goal of no pressure, no wrinkles and no restraint. The fabric combines microfiber, modal natural fiber and spandex elastic fiber with Swiss HeiQ temperature control technology. The result is soft, skin-friendly and elastic, and helps reduce wrinkles after washing. Careful tailoring uses three-dimensional cutting for the collar, sleeves, waist and back. Light interlining keeps the shape, and fine sewing thread and firm buttons complete the shirt.

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Design Legend of the Day

Legendary Designers and Their Award-Winning Works.

Design Legends are extremely famous designers who make our World a better place with their designs. Discover legendary designers and their innovative product designs, original art works, creative architecture, fashion designs and design strategies. Enjoy and explore original design works of award-winning designers, artists, architects, innovators and brands worldwide. Get inspired by creative designs.

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