Design

Raúl Almenara isn’t just an architect. He’s also an artist and innovator and choreographer—if his latest project in Madrid’s El Rastro neighbourhood is anything to go by. Designed like a spiral monospace, the home revels in pirouetting forms, with dazzling curves demarcating one space from the next. Make no mistake, the dancerly flourishes are far from incidental: as the home of dancer, choreographer and director of the National Ballet of Spain, Antonio Najarro, the design was conceived to hold a mirror to its owner in every possible way.

If you look around, you will find that everything that you see has a substantial impact on your emotions and memory too. When it comes to graphics and visuals, most of them are designed to evoke some type of emotion. In branding, this stands truer than anything else. Just think about this for a moment. […]

Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of the Adobe Suite! It is a powerful set of graphic design tools that help professionals in the media and design industry produce high-quality projects. For beginners, yes I know, it can be overwhelming and challenging because of all the features it offers. However, with some easy-peasy tutorials, noobs […]

Logo designs are the face of a company or organization; although their main purpose is branding and marketing, there is more to them. A well-designed logo can evoke an emotional response from the audience and leave a long-lasting impression. Now the question arises of how to create such a logo that connects on an emotional […]

Samudra House is inspired by the pristine oceans of the surrounding coastline. Located in Byron Bay’s coveted ‘golden grid’, this grand home sits proudly on the corner under a majestic gum tree. The oversized bespoke timber windows frame the natural beauty of its surroundings and draw ample Northern sun and spectacular amber sunsets into the…

Bimbadeen House is a modernist, light-filled home located in Fairhaven along Victoria’s coastline and was designed by Lachlan Shephard Architects. Its design complements the surrounding bush by nestling into its sloping site. The simple, low-lying, protective external form contrasts its light-filled, open-planned interior. Subdued, low-maintenance materials have been utilised so that the building will continue…