Product: Clé, Ruan Hoffmann – Postcards From Myself

Bold patterns and lively hues tell one designer’s travel tales.

Johannesburg-based designer Ruan Hoffmann reimagines his global experiences in a collection of encaustic cement tiles for Clé. The collection’s 25 designs (X, shown) are derived from bold patterns that Hoffmann hand-painted on 6”-square postcards to communicate the sights and sounds of his travels. In Postcards from Myself, the designs are hand-lithographed onto the white 8”-square tiles in blue and red colorways. The tiles can be used on floors and walls in indoor or outdoor applications, including wet rooms. cletile.com

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Hallie Busta

Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.

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