More than 60,000 years ago, humans living in southern Africa realized they could use ostrich eggshells to hold water. They etched intricate designs—from grids to diamond-shaped motifs—into these ...

Circles, triangles and squares. One of the first things we learn as children are basic geometric shapes. And they stay with us throughout our lives. Maybe it’s that sense of familiarity that makes ...

The defining design movement of early 20th-century America, Art Deco led to interiors that are bold, rich, and decadent ...

Proving that two polygons have the same area can be as easy as cutting them up and rearranging the pieces. Gina the geometry student stayed up too late last night doing her homework while watching The ...

Bathrooms are places that enable individual expression through details. AXOR is a manufacturer of iconic bathrooms and kitchens that combines high-tech and craftsmanship, and that seeks to bring basic ...

The Scandinavian fashion scene is known for its innovative treatment of volume and texture. Blame it on the long, dark winters or the culturally ingrained enthusiasm for minimalism–you’ll find some of ...

Watching sparks fly and 600 pounds of melting iron glow from a historical furnace set in the parking lot of Ryan Field, Mike Pitorak was excited, fulfilling his year-long plan to take DSGN 395-64: ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Anyone in doubt that geometric patterns are back in vogue among designers need have looked no further than Design ...