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October 15, 2021 · 2 min read
1. Bonnie Maclean


2. Anne Wilson


3. Luba Lukova


4. Mary Kretsinger


5. Lina Bo Bardi


6. Magda Mautner von Markhof


7. Mariska Karasz
Fashion trends and graphic designs often mirror each other in certain ways, especially when it comes to color choices. Mariska Karasz’s fashion eventually translated into a career-altering love for embroidery art. Karasz’s intriguing blend of 20th-century American designs and Hungarian folk elements had a major impact on needlework. These stylistic choices were also well-represented in her fashion work during the 1920s.
8. Helene Haasbauer-Wallrath


9. Ruth Asawa
This Japanese-American artist spent much of her career working on public commissions. Instead of merely designing functional public fountains, Asawa put her unique spin on each piece of work. Asawa also explored the usage of wire sculptures to bring natural abstraction and geometric order to life. Her work is still being enjoyed by people in areas such as San Francisco. Additionally, Asawa helped ensure that future generations would be able to learn about art by founding what is now known as the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of Arts.10. Vivianna Tourun
Vivianna Tourun took a fresh approach to working with silver and designing jewelry, and this has earned her a spot as one of the most important modern silversmiths from Sweden. Tourun is also notable for being the first woman in the entire category of silversmiths to gain international acclaim. Her watch design, appropriately named “Vivianna,” is one of Tourun’s most well-known pieces. It was unusual when released in the 1960s because Tourun steered clear of the standard watch template. Instead, she produced a statement piece that was reportedly intended to make people reflect on the timeliness of their lives, as opposed to living their life ruled by time itself.These 10 artists are all prime examples of the many innovative elements of design that were created by women. Of course, there are many additional women who deserve equal recognition, ranging from Karin Schou Anderson’s unusually shaped flatware to Toshiko Takaezu’s porcelain and stoneware art. Overall, these artists have had an immeasurable impact on the many different subgenres within the design industry, and it is easy to see their influence in the work of today’s designers. Do you know any other woman who changed the face of design? Share her story in the comments section below!
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