Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call “beautiful” or “aesthetic” are a crucial part of our humanity. Even the oldest known examples of rock and cave art served aesthetic rather than utilitarian ...

“No other decorative device or object can accomplish so much per dollar as wallpaper.” That’s the midcentury decorator ...

Marimekko’s Creative Director Rebekka Bay discusses how she approaches brand’s legacy, how she balances high tech and human touch in design, and what joy means to her today. Inspired by Laila Gohar’s ...

Richard Taylor receives funding from The Australian Research Council, The Research Council for Science Advancement, and The WM Keck Foundation. Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call “beautiful” ...