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Design & Technology, Design Delights

Into the Kiasmo Cosmos

Kiasmo, established in 2011 by Vincenzo D’Alba in Apulia, is a unique homeware brand offering statement decor items and functional art. Amongst their many marvellous plates, pillows, and pottery sit some treats for Tile Addicts. Framed and fabulous, the Ginevra series by illustrator, designer and Kiasmo co-founder Vincenzo D’Alba feature whimsical minimalist portraits in black and white applied to plain ceramic tiles. D’Alba’s faces span … Continue reading Into the Kiasmo Cosmos

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Lili Cement Collabs

Lili Cement have previously brought us such wonderful creations as the Canine collection featuring pop art style doggy portraits and the elegantly animal-forward designs by Adam Trest and their fabulous collabs keep coming. Their recent collaboration with artist and illustrator Mary Engelbreit offers a trio of distinct and characterful patterns, each with its own unique attitude and vibe. Iconic sits alongside Hounds (from the Adam … Continue reading Lili Cement Collabs

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Design & Technology, Design Delights, Iconic Designs

You won’t forget Fornasetti

If you were a fan of Novoceram‘s Indigo and Del Conca‘s Valentina tiles, each blending art, irregular compositions, and notable cultural references, then you’re sure to love today’s weird and wonderful designs. Ceramica Bardelli‘s Fornasetti collection takes the works of Milanese multidisciplinary artist Piero Fornasetti, including his iconic “Tema e Variazioni” series, and translates them to tile for highly decorative and delightful features. The many … Continue reading You won’t forget Fornasetti

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Design & Technology, Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies

Studio Maska Makes Marx

Blending Brazilian vivacity and European elegance, Portugal-based Studio Maska is a treasure for the tile addicted. Hand painted murals and uniquely decorated tiles form a large part of the company’s collection, with florals and foliage coming to life in vibrant colours and artistic layouts. The rest of Studio Maska’s tiles are screen printed. Their COPA series offers an alternative take on the famous sidewalks of … Continue reading Studio Maska Makes Marx

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