Design Trends

adjective popular at a particular time; fashionable

preposition in or into fashion; popular

• The latest fashion trends are currently in vogue in the industry.
• Wearing vintage clothing is really in vogue right now.
• That hairstyle is so in vogue these days.
• Sustainability practices are in vogue as more companies prioritize environmental responsibility.

adjective having a pattern or appearance resembling marble

• The artist marbleized the paper to create a unique texture for the painting.
• I love how the cake is marbleized with different colors, it looks so pretty!
• That new phone case is so marbleized, I need to get one for myself.
• Her emotions were marbleized, a mix of joy and sadness intertwined.

adjective having or showing fashionable or stylish qualities

• The modish design of the new building is sure to attract many admirers.
• She always looks so modish in her trendy outfits.
• That jacket is totally modish, I love it!
• His modish ideas on fashion have revolutionized the industry.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'quirky' which means characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits

• The artist's quirky style of painting has gained a lot of attention in the art world.
• She has a quirky sense of humor that always makes me laugh.
• That movie was so quirky, I loved it!
• His quirky personality is like a breath of fresh air in a room full of serious people.

adjective a term used to describe something stylish, attractive, or well-presented

• The new employee arrived at the office looking quite spiffy in his tailored suit.
• I like your spiffy new haircut, it suits you.
• Check out that spiffy ride, it's totally awesome!
• Her spiffy dance moves stole the show at the party.

adjective not in keeping with the current fashion or style; outdated

• The outdated dress style is considered unfashionable in high society.
• Wearing socks with sandals is so unfashionable.
• Those baggy jeans are totally unfashionable.
• His ideas on sustainability were seen as unfashionable at the time.

adjective playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

• The artist's whimsical paintings captivated the audience with their playful and imaginative scenes.
• I love how your room is decorated in such a whimsical style - it's so fun and quirky!
• That movie was so whimsical, it had me laughing the whole time!
• Her whimsical personality was like a breath of fresh air in a world of seriousness and routine.

noun a style of architecture characterized by massive, monolithic forms and raw concrete construction

adjective relating to or characteristic of the brutalist architectural style

• The architect designed the building in a style that is reminiscent of brutalism.
• I love the stark, concrete look of brutalism architecture.
• Brutalism may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's cool.
• The harsh lines and angles of brutalism can be seen as a reflection of society's coldness.

noun a type of pottery that is decorated with a pattern resembling the markings of agate

• The artisan crafted a beautiful agateware vase using a traditional pottery technique.
• I love how unique and colorful that agateware bowl is!
• Check out this cool agateware mug I found at the thrift store.
• Her personality is like agateware - multi-layered and full of surprises.