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Scandinavian design was a design period popular during the 20th century, around a similar time to the development of other modern and minimalist design ideas, and it developed throughout the Scandinavian and Nordic areas. It emerged very early in the 1900s, but it started to develop and become famous around 1950. It first appeared in 1914 in a Danish magazine called “Skønvirke” which means “Graceful Work”, and it was released by the company “Selskabet for Dekorativ Kunst” which means “company for the decorative arts”. This brought a new style of design that we now call Scandinavian, and it was intended to rival art and craft styles of the time, including Art Nouveau and Jugendstil. From the 1930s onward, famous Scandinavian designers like Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Verner Panton, Poul Henningsen and Maija Isola developed Scandinavian design into the style that we know today.
CV07 Shell Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner
Scandinavian Style Clock uses monochromatic grey and has a simplistic design
Scandinavian design is known for its minimal and clean approach, and the design style is based off the motto "less is more. The use of simple lines and delicate shapes void of clutter are key characteristics of Scandinavian design. It focuses on the use of simple lines, curves and soft, flowing features. Scandinavian design also uses neutral and greyscale monochromatic colours. The design style uses colours such as pastels like pinks, blues and sage and greyscale shades including warm whites, greys and black. Scandinavian design also seeks to combine functionality with beauty, making all of their designs as functional, ergonomic and comfortable as possible. I like these features of Scandinavian design because the simplicity and colours make the objects pleasing to look at, and because the functionality aspect makes the objects useful.
Not only has Scandinavian design produced many objects and and designs that are still used around the world today, but also, it has influenced modern design for good. Designs like the wishbone chair, egg chair, shell chair and many more were designed by some of the most famous Scandinavian designers and are still used today. Also, a large portion of modern design is very simplistic in comparison to old styles like art deco and art noveau. This is due to inspiration from styles like modernism and Scandinavian design. I too have taken inspiration from this style to make my clock. I have used large simple shapes that are neutral, warm browns.
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