Domingo Antonio Robledo is a man with a very cool name. Don’t you think? But believe it or not, that is actually not why I invited him to guest post on yellowtrace. Crazy, I know. Domingo as a journalist, a photographer, video producer, and a seriously sharp dresser. He is also an editor of (inside) – read more about that here. I probably haven’t told you guys, but Mr Robledo ‘hunted me down’ to do some freelance writing for (inside), which actually makes him my editor. So I thought it would be fun to turn the tables and have him contribute and pitch a story to me for a change. Ha! And he came back with not just one, but two posts. Overachiever or just too damn generous? Either way, I am super grateful.- x dana


I’ve always been a fan of good graphic design in its classic/vintage poster-art form. So, to little surprise, I was pleased to see my old colleagues at dwell.com feature a little visual treat for us in proffering these old posters of Salone Internazionale del Mobile dating back (almost) the complete 50-year history of the trade show’s propaganda. (I believe they sourced the lovely idea from Prodesign — the Kiwi pub). Anyway, these are just four of my favourites (including works by Camillo Pizzigoni (the first commissioned artist), Studio Becheroni-Marotta, Mario Vignelli and Alberto Longhi, among others). Of course, I have to admit (though its quite obvious), I’m totally guilty of loving all late mid-century graphic design treatments, especially that of Italian mid-century design. I also think I wouldn’t be alone in saying that things just got lame after the mid ’70s… No? Andiamo, Cosmit! Bring back the good tradition of proper-ganda, please.

Nevertheless, we should definitely wish Salone del Mobile a happy 50th birthday! Always good to be in Milano for this particular week.

– Domingo Antonio Robledo.


[Images via dwell.com.]



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

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