THE DESIGN ARCHIVES
1890 – 1910
Art Nouveau
Sinuous botanicals & moss
Ethereal, whimsical, and deeply decorative. Inspired by flowing whiplash vine curves, peacock patterns, Alphonse Mucha murals, and jewel-tinted stained glass.
● CURATED COLOUR PALLETTE
Petal Blush
Sage Moss
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Antique Straw
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Warm Ochre
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Muted Terracotta
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● TYPOGRAPHY & FONTS
Primary Display Font
Sweeping romantic italic serif. Captures the free-form typography used on Paris gallery boards and custom vintage book spines.
Secondary Text Accents
Fluid artistic script. Captures hand-drawn botanical notes and romantic calling card correspondence.
● ERA DESIGNED BLUEPRINT
Motifs & Elements
☐ Sinuous whiplash vine loops
☐ Detailed peacock feathers
☐ Delicate dragonfly wings
☐ Flowing female hair graphics
☐ Muted organic lilypads
☐ Arched stained glass shapes
Layout & Styling
☐ Asymmetrical wrapping plant borders
☐ Circular portrait medallions
☐ Soft watercolor style vignettes
☐ Stylized organic column frames
☐ Integrated text-in-branching layouts
Paper & Texture Traits
☐ Textured fibrous mulberry sheets
☐ Iridescent or cloud vellum papers
☐ Watercolor wash card bases
☐ Delicate tissue overlays
☐ Soft botanical patterned stock
An Art Nouveau collaged mood board postcard for you to download for use in your journals(Actual Size 5 x 3 3/8″)
DESIGN ERAS
Explore the foundational design elements, typography, and motifs defining each historical era.