Ray Eames an American Designer
2021-11-23
Ray Eames (b. Bernice Alexandra Kaiser 1912-88) was an American designer. She was born in Sacramento, California. She was the wife of Charles Eames. Read More →
Stanley Morison – Designer of Times New Roman Typeface
2021-11-22
Stanley Morison, a prominent typographic designer and print historian in the 20th century, revolutionized typography through influential works and designs like Times New Roman and Garamond.Read More →
Ignazio Gardella (1905 – 1999) Italian Architect-Designer
2021-11-22
Ignazio Gardella began working on architectural projects in Alessandria in 1929, including the Dispensario Antitubercolare (1929-1930), which is regarded as an example of Italian Rationalism, and the Laboratorio Provinciale di Igiene. He was laying the groundwork for his future career as an architect.Read More →
Mezzadro Chair – a Nod to Italian Agriculture
2021-11-22
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were not the first twentieth-century designers to consider the tractor seat in relation to sophisticated furniture production: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe used it for the Conchoidal chairs he conceived during the early 1940s. Read More →
Philippe Starck (b.1949) the Artist-Designer
2021-11-21
Phillippe Starck, a celebrated artist-designer, has left an indelible mark with his eclectic and experimental designs, earning global acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.Read More →
Alec Issigonis (1906 – 1988) British Vehicle Designer
2021-11-21
Alec Issigonis, born in 1906 in Turkey, became a renowned car designer, creating the iconic Morris Minor and the fuel-efficient Mini.Read More →
Black Wire Chair by Oki Sato
2021-11-21
Oki Sato’s Black Wire Chair from the Thin Black Lines series combines transparent volumes and practical functions, merging two- and three-dimensional forms in a calligraphic design.Read More →
Etsuko Nishi (b.1955) Japanese Glass Designer
2021-11-21
Etsuko Nishi is a Japanese Glass Designer. She is a leading expert in pâte de verre, one of the oldest and most difficult glass-making forms. The desired shape is first made of clay, which is used as the basis for the mould. The glass powder is then mixed with a special type of paste, and the mixture is then placed in the mould and then fired.Read More →
Milton Glaser (1929 – 2020) American Graphic Designer
2021-11-21
Co-founder of Push Tin Studios.
The colourful posters of designer-illustrator Milton Glaser epitomise an era for the Woodstock generation. His psychedelic ‘American Sixties style’ was a synthesis of various influences ranging from Surrealism to Islamic painting.Read More →
Lino Sabattini: Master of Metalworking and Design Innovation
2021-11-20
Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) was a pioneering silversmith and designer known for blending functionality with sculptural elegance, leaving a lasting impact on decorative arts and inspiring generations of designers.Read More →