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Color Inspiration: Print and Pattern from Hella Jongerius

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When it comes to color, Hella Jongerius is one of our favorite contemporary designers. Her patterns for Maharam, Vitra, and IKEA strike a balance between subtle colors and bold notes...

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Jongerius' unique approach to pattern appears in all her projects: for Vitra's Polder Sofa she used the cushions as palettes for contrasting colors and textures.


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Repeat Classic Stripe for Maharam


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For the Repeat line of textiles, Jongerius created a series of distinct but related patterns that flow into one another.


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Repeat Dot Ring for Maharam


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For IKEA's PS Jonsberg Vase, Jongerius integrated traditional handcrafted ceramic techniques with industrial mass production.


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Layers Fabric for Maharam


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View the Repeat line here, the Layers line here, the PS Jonsberg Vase here, and the Polder Sofa here.

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