Category: Developing
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Why Is It Called Mother Of Pearl? Pearls and Mother of Pearls
Many people have wondered why its name is called Mother of Pearl. What exactly does it mean? The name mother used in Mother of Pearl is thought to come from a nearly obsolete meaning of mother, which means “scrum, drugs, or leftover fifth.” This would be because the Mother of Pearl comes from the leftover…
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What Is The Difference Between LED, CFL, and Incandescent Light Bulbs?
There can be a little bit of confusion between what the difference is between an LED or incandescent bulb and which light bulb is the most energy-efficient one to use. Incandescent light bulbs are the light bulbs that most of us call standard lightbulbs or the lightbulbs Edison invented. CFL is also known as a…
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What Is Alabaster? Alabaster For Home Decor Product Development
Alabaster continues to be an important material for home decor product development. One reason is that it is such a beautiful natural material. Alabaster is a medium-hard gypsum or calcite mineral with a fine uniformed grain, usually white and translucent. When Alabaster is put up to the light, you can see the stone’s small, fine,…
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Faux Animal Skins in Home Decor Design, Product Development
In many fashion runway shows, it’s common to see models strutting down the catwalk flaunting stylish snakeskin bags or a chic pair of snakeskin cowboy boots. Animal skins and prints appear to be an enduring and ever-present trend in the world of Fashion Week. Faux animal skin offers a fantastic aesthetic for creating home decor…
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3 Traits Of Every Successful Product Designer
I have had the privilege of working with some amazing Product Designers. As I have worked with these amazing men and women through the years, I have found that all these great designers I have worked with have had some similar traits. The three main traits of a successful Product Designer are that 1) they…