Ukrainian Decorative Skills in Aesthetic Practices of Modern Design

The purpose of the article is to determine the features of Ukrainian decorative skills in the aesthetic practices of modern design. In particular, the article deals with the impact of innovative technologies on design practice. Methods. The author of the article, along with general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, generalisation), applies a systematic analysis that makes it possible to holistically characterise the processes of transformation of Ukrainian decorative skills in the aesthetic practices of modern design. Results. The article demonstrates that the realisation of the artistic and aesthetic needs of Ukrainians is successfully promoted by the activity of designers in the field of arts and crafts, which is immersed in folk and ethnographic sources. Important features of modern decorative applied art are simplicity and mobility, optimal use of space, and at the same time creating comfort. It is concluded that design is a multi-vector human activity aimed at creating and organising a person’s life according to his taste, fashion, and vision that is exposed to external influences. Neo-traditionalism has influenced the aesthetic practices of modern design, which are implemented through a variety of artistic styles and trends, applying the latest technologies and materials. Ethnocultural evolution in interior design and household items has influenced the formation of artistic styles, movements and is in harmony with the processes of innovation in the technological sphere. Modern decorative applied art is characterised by a combination of modern innovative trends with traditional approaches. The scientific novelty is that for the first time, the issues of the impact of innovations on the development of design practices are studied