Welcome to J Black Design

Mackintosh and Moderism

John Black — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:05:43 +0000

If “modern design” had a signature color, it would probably be white, but when and where did it all begin? I’ve been reading a lot lately about the talented designer, … Read more

The Original Original and Its Prodigies

John Black — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:14:05 +0000

An admission: I have a fetish for chairs.

As a designer, chairs offer the best opportunity to design from a sculptural aspect. Coupled with my historical jones, it should not … Read more

In the Beginning

John Black — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:53:34 +0000

As a student, when my thirst for research began, I was fascinated by how far back in time furniture was developed, assuming that “real” design began a couple hundred years … Read more

Welcome

John Black — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:46:00 +0000

As a furniture designer, I am often asked where I get my ideas. Drawing (no pun intended) inspiration from classical, traditional and modern furniture forms, ideas come from my library, … Read more