Yoruba art, with its bold colors and patterns, has played a huge role in shaping global fashion. Its vibrant textiles and intricate beadwork are now a staple in modern clothing lines. Designers use ...

The designer Jonathan Adler is another admirer. “Some people just have it,” said Adler, who wrote the foreword for Natale’s ...

The GoF Design Patterns published in 1998 qualifies as a classic still being taught in universities and recommended as best practice in the industry. In his deep dive session from Devoxx, Venkat Subra ...

Contemporary design evolves as interior design trends come and go.” Current contemporary spaces have an easy, warm feel to them. Far from formulaic, they can be eclectic or even fun.

Contemporary design, on the other hand, ... "Heavy, traditional patterns — contemporary spaces thrive on clean lines and striking contrasts, not fussy florals or overly intricate designs," adds ...

Contemporary Oriental rugs: Softer colors, bolder patterns This rug, loomed like an Oriental rug, has a contemporary design. This was on the floor of a Roslyn house on Dec. 17, 2015.