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Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.

Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.

The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.

Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design"" and “style."" Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.

Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!

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Design, Zinq Watch, Zinq Design

Zinq Watch

Zinq Design

Design - 200 x 97 x 12 cm Design - 78.7 x 38.2 x 4.7 inch

$20,228

Design, Super héros, AC 5

Super héros

AC 5

Design - 32.5 x 24 x 18 cm Design - 12.8 x 9.4 x 7.1 inch

$1,734

Design, Monster Energy, 2Fast

Monster Energy

2Fast

Design - 30 x 30 x 17 cm Design - 11.8 x 11.8 x 6.7 inch

$289

Design, Goldo paillette, Le Youn

Goldo paillette

Le Youn

Design - 121 x 100 x 6 cm Design - 47.6 x 39.4 x 2.4 inch

$10,981

Design, Glam Box, Sylvie Cappe

Glam Box

Sylvie Cappe

Design - 31 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm Design - 12.2 x 12 x 12 inch

$324

Design, Map, Nitsa Meletopoulos

Map

Nitsa Meletopoulos

Design - 22 x 18 x 8 cm Design - 8.7 x 7.1 x 3.1 inch

$925

Design, Le buffet, Sarah Tritz

Le buffet

Sarah Tritz

Design - 62 x 122 x 36 cm Design - 24.4 x 48 x 14.2 inch

$8,091

Design, Voiles (1), Alice Aladjem

Voiles (1)

Alice Aladjem

Design - 150 x 90 x 25 cm Design - 59.1 x 35.4 x 9.8 inch

$3,294

Design, Twiggy, Raf Urban

Twiggy

Raf Urban

Design - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Design - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch

$2,081

Design, No Future, Eklektik

No Future

Eklektik

Design - 40 x 40 x 0.5 cm Design - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch

$289

Design, Dior Rose Irrisé, Janklo

Dior Rose Irrisé

Janklo

Design - 27 x 16 x 16 cm Design - 10.6 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch

$4,623

Design, I Hope..., Chiharu Shiota

I Hope...

Chiharu Shiota

Design - 120 x 120 x 120 cm Design - 47.2 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch

$19,650

Design, Silver, Alex Meli

Silver

Alex Meli

Design - 52 x 52 x 6 cm Design - 20.5 x 20.5 x 2.4 inch

$925

Design, Imagine, Audrey Faivre

Imagine

Audrey Faivre

Design - 40 x 70 x 3.5 cm Design - 15.7 x 27.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,965

Design, Caesar, Lou de Pray

Caesar

Lou de Pray

Design - 44 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 17.3 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch

$2,774

Design, Rectangle #4, Tulio Pinto

Rectangle #4

Tulio Pinto

Design - 60 x 60 x 16 cm Design - 23.6 x 23.6 x 6.3 inch

$6,935

Design, O5 fauteuil, Sa Company

O5 fauteuil

Sa Company

Design - 110 x 89 x 70 cm Design - 43.3 x 35 x 27.6 inch

$4,046

Design, Flight, Fabrik

Flight

Fabrik

Design - 30 x 30 x 5 cm Design - 11.8 x 11.8 x 2 inch

$520

Design, Scale, Samuel Accoceberry

Scale

Samuel Accoceberry

Design - 36 x 24 x 24 cm Design - 14.2 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch

$3,612

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$925

Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$1,214

Print, Blue, JonOne

Blue

JonOne

Print - 65 x 50 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,040