As one of an iconic designer couple of postwar Britain, there is quite a lot indeed about this talented lady all over blogs. However I think there deserves to be! Just imagine, these were produced in the 50s after World War 2 was over! How daring! It must have been the case that you either adored her prints or didn't know what to think. I like to think that I would have been totally on board:) She loved modern art, her favorites being Joan Miró and Paul Klee, and her prints have strong echoes of these inspirations. They must have brightened up homes no end. Her prints were featured on tea towels, table linens, wallpaper and ceramics...
Her husband Robin Day was an iconic furniture designer. Think minimal (but not that painful minimal), functional and hard wearing. He designed the reassuring angular wooden benches you still see at some London tube stops. They belonged to the belief system that good design must be pleasing to the eye but also functional, durable and affordable for the masses such as ourselves:) Hear hear.
Both attended the RCA and meet at a dance there. (cue girly sigh) But apparently they were very good at criticizing each others work. Glad to hear it! Here's to talented couples, no matter what their passions are, support (and criticism!) is essential.
'Calyx' would be her most iconic print, featured here as a book cover.The Day's furniture and textiles in a display at a Milan trade show.
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