Source Design You Trust  The realistic and somewhat theatrical oil paintings of Kyoto-based artist Tomona Matsukawa are inspired by interactions with other women of her generation, frequently strangers. The artist uses startling statements or unforgettable conversation events to inspire her subject matter and title. Matsukawa uses excellent realism and dramatic light and reflection to invite…

Source Design You Trust  After Godzilla’s Oscar win, a little Japanese fashion brand gains popularity. Director Takashi Yamazaki and the film’s visual effects team wore scene-stealing Godzilla shoes to the Oscars presentation at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. While the basic black designs are stylish, the elevated heels are Godzilla claws, adding a darkly…

Source Design You Trust  The satirical German-language magazine Kladderadatsch (meaning “Crash” in an onomatopoeic sense) was launched in Berlin on May 7, 1848. According to the Kladderadatsch, it was published every week or “daily, except for weekdays.” Both Albert Hofmann and David Kalisch, the son of a Jewish businessman and a prolific comedic writer, were…

Source Colossal   All images © Helena Hafemann, shared with permission One day, as Helena Hafemann was unloading the dishwasher, one of her porcelain saucers shattered. Breaking into several fragments, the beloved plate lost its functional use within a split second, but Hafemann continued to think about its value, reflecting on how much emotional weight the…

Source Design You Trust  Valery Slauk, a celebrated Belarusian artist, specializes in book art and easel graphics, particularly employing the etching technique. His work delves into Slavic mythology, crafting captivating worlds that blend literary inspiration with boundless imagination. With a deft balance between reality and fiction, Slauk creates intricate compositions teeming with folklore creatures, meticulously…

Source Design You Trust  In a bold move, Jun Takahashi of Undercover draws inspiration from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks for the Fall Winter 2024-2025 Menswear Collection. With official authorization, Takahashi seamlessly blends Twin Peaks’ eerie world into his unique design aesthetic. The collection features title graphics and stills, encapsulating the series’ essence through intricate details…

Source Design You Trust  Shigeru Mizuki is most famous as the pioneer of Youkai-related manga. Youkai are creatures drawn from Japanese mythology, spirits that have many shapes and may be evil, or kind, or a little of both. These are illustrations from a book that features 80 mythical creatures from Shigeru Mizuki’s artwork, which came…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place: ‘Ethereal Nigella’ by Angi Wallace Once again, the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards have revealed an incredible assortment of photographs illustrating the variety and magnificence of flora. Stunning detail abounds in this year’s entries, which portray everything from colorful blossoms to complex foliage. Photographs of exotic plants, each…