When they say "More is More"

Beautiful Chaos takes inspiration from Ricky Kenig's Residence in Brooklyn, New York by Slade Architecture.

"More is more" but its not clutter in this case. Well designed and organized, a lot of pictures on the wall, or an organized collection of rare shoes, or stacked coffee table books, or... you know where I'm going with this don't you? This is pulled off brilliantly, and I have to say, it speaks out about the personality of the homeowner. So when putting on display a unique collection that belongs to you, it can tell us a lot about your personality. Do so..bring them out rather than having it collect dust, or tucked deep away in the closet. If you're afraid to put it out there, then have it secured.

Let people know who you are! But please, no clutter! you want to display it like its in an art gallery, not make a mess out of it.



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Ladies Toilet @ the V&A

Fun, Stylish, Elegant, Circles, Fan-like, Flow, Simply Beautifullll!...When going to an Art Museum, especially a well-known one, even the toilet has to meet the standard of promoting fine decorative art with great craftsmanship applied..and these architects have done it well.

This is the interior of the ladies toilet, off the grand entrance at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Done by London architects Glowacka Rennie, after winning the competition from the Museum in May 2008.

Descending down the stair-case to the toilet, the height of the space is exaggerated by the rhythmic flow of the panels, along with the painted whimsical blue circles by Swiss artist Felice Varini, which is only revealed as complete circle shapes when looked at from the basin mirror.

The light space is contrasted with a black stone wall and black cubicle interiors. A sense of jewelery-like accents are played in the space with the use of brass fittings and trims, giving a touch of style to the monochrome interior.



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Tom Dixon by George Smith

Love the continuous contrast of the bold orange amongst the others...
blue glorious blue...
Did you see the door handles? Cool aspect..
A slice perhaps?..



From Milan Design Week 2009, one of the most exciting brand collaborations comes is Tom Dixon by George Smith collection, uniting quality traditional manufacturing techniques and contemporary design. Bringing together British manufacturing and innovation from two iconic brands together. Products are all designed by Tom Dixon, and made in the George Smith factory in Newcastle, UK. The capabilities of British design and manufacturing is creatively growing, and one small example from many, is this partnership.




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Chaos @ Saks?

On my shopping outing today, I entered Saks Fifth Avenue and saw artwork snippets from Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One for Saks' Spring 2009 WANT IT! Campaign. Mainly it was on tables, as I was distracted with other stuff displayed here and there ;) I thought to myself, what could this campaign be all about? The stuff that were displayed as WANT IT's were trends to follow, the latest, the best, etc. Personally they weren't that wanted, not to object to anyone, its just from my personal point of view.
The main question is .. is the campaign seen as artfully choatic or distraction chaotic or beautifully chaotic? To me, its a balance of artfully chaotic yet distraction chaotic.

You be the judge.





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Supermarket

Supermarket - a concept store designed by reMiks (a leading Serbian creative design studio), located in Belgrade. It is on the fast track of becoming the destination for the latest and unique in arts and culture. Kind of like Colette in Paris, but a bit different.

A former discount market, is now a bar, restaurant, fashion boutique and lounge, and finally a spa and salon.. all in this space that is inspired by the "Golden Years of Communism". The interior is raw and unfinished giving off this unpredictable feel, yet also is the basis of contemporary art and design in designing the retail space. Random objects could be found such as : hospital screens, fridge, camper van, a derelict freight elevator door as toilet doors, etc.

The retail concept store of Supermarket is done to: Enhance your shopping with various experiences throughout the store, it is a place that you can hold events, a cultural content, promotion of young designers, educating consumers, products shown in unique inventive ways, influence tastes of consumers, high communication and interaction between the consumers and the products, and the best part is, its eco-friendly with high quality and style.



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Degenerated Frames

Artworks by Valerie Hegarty

1. Niagara Falls 2007
Foamcore, paper, paint, wood, glue, gel medium
150 x 300 x 65 cm

2. View from Thanatopsis 2007
Installation view
Museum 52, London, England

3. Driftwood Painting 2006
Foamcore, paper, paint, glue, gel medium, plastic buckets, wood
Approx. 59" x 67" x 16"

4. George Washington Shipwrecked 2007
Foamcore, canvas, paper, paint, paste, mdf, gel medium
39" x 33" x 4"



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Desire!

A book that's so Beautiful Chaotic, and A new addition to the library, "Desire - The Shape of Things to Come". A 280- colorful page book about the current developments in furniture and object design today. The most influential designs of the 21st Century. Recent works by the most exciting and influential designers worldwide are showcased, categorizing four distinct trends and groups: Modernists, Taletellers, Inventors, and Entertainers.

With design evolving rapidly today, with new technologies, expanded choice of materials, and the practice of luxurious craftsmanship, designers are challenging aesthetic boundaries with a glistering attitude, speculating and unraveling the new expressions of design.


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Exploring "Consume" in Art

- Bag stools

- Strangled Lights

- Flame Lamps


Artist of the Week: London designer Gitta Gschwendtner


Bag stools: a series of woodcrete (a mixture of wood fibers and concrete) stools cast from moulds based on paper shopping bags - commissioned by the Design Museum and Time Out Magazine.
By referencing material consumption, she investigated the tangible link between design and the city in an installation for the Design Museum Tank exploring the theme “Consume”.

Other previous works by Gitta,

-Strangled Lights: ceramic pendant lights

-Flame Lamps: A series of lamps utilizing low-energy bulbs designed for TEN. It mimics tradition and a sense of warm coziness with its electric flame.




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Gummy Bear Chandelier!

The Gummy Bear Chandelier!! by Ya Ya Chou

"In this series, I explored the relationship between food consumption and class. The bright colors and soft texture of children's snacks construct a romantic scenario which draws my attention to the dangerous ingredient behind them. By rearranging the embellished snacks in the forms of luxury commodity, I wish to pose the questions: Who consume these foods? Who has the choice to choose? " Ya Ya Chou


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Effective Communication!

Latest project: Her window installation for Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon in South Kensington. A piece celebrating the famous residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, who have left their mark and contributed to its rich heritage.

A response designed to promote the M25 motorway. "wipe away the confusion take the M25".

From Man or Mouse: a campaign to encourage internet users to cut down their time and enjoy more of the outside world.
Commissioned illustration for the New York Times Magazine.

A collaborative project questioning how, what, when and where advertising prevades. Engaging and involving the audience with the advertising.


Visual Communication is very important when you want to say something that sometimes words cannot fulfill..This is why graphic designers or illustrators, etc. are called for help. I've come across many successful visual communications which involve the audience to participate in the advertisement .. If the visual message is done successfully it will come with a positive outcome to the client from the audience and vice-versa.
I found out about graphic designer Shaz Madani, a graduate from LCC (London College of Communication) who has done some brilliant works, and she has visually communicated successfully.

For more info about the projects, check out her site:

Shaz Madani