Brooks Stevens (1911 – 1995) American Industrial Designer
2021-11-12
Brooks Stevens was an American industrial designer. He was born in Wisconsin and was active in Milwaukee. He studied at Cornell University in Utica, New York.Read More →
George Sakier (1897 – 1965) American Industrial Designer
2021-11-12
George Sakier (1897 – 1965) was a multifaceted artist and pioneering industrial designer who significantly shaped modern design in the United States. He designed a notable collection of ten vases.Read More →
Massimo Vignelli, Designer of Subway Maps to Corporate Logos
2021-11-12
Massimo Vignelli and his wife Leila, an architect, were considered a husband and wife team credited with introducing restrained, European fashion and taste in America in the 1970s.Read More →
Adalberto Dal Lago (b.1937) – Italian Architect and designer
2021-11-12
Adalberto Dal Lago is an Italian architect and designer: born and active Milan. He was an assistant, Facolta di Architettura, Politecnico di Milano from 1964-70 and subsequently chair of interior design and then of the elements of composition. He published books on design and Modern architecture. The European Council commissioned him and architect Marco Zanus to publish a postwar European design book. Read More →
Patricia Urquiola: A Confluence of Art, Architecture, and Design
2021-11-12
Patricia Urquiola, a renowned designer, showcases interdisciplinary design thinking in her work, challenging and redefining design norms. Her influence spans globally.Read More →
Discover Slade School of Fine Art
2021-11-12
The Slade School of Fine Art, established in 1871, has been a leading art school, with distinguished teachers and a tradition of outstanding draughtsmanship.Read More →
Torolf Prytz (1858 – 1938) Norwegian Architect & Designer
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He began working with goldsmith Oluf Tostrup, the son of goldsmith Jacob Tostrup and co-owner of J. Tostrup. When Oluf Tostrup died in 1882, Prytz became formally associated with J. Tostrup. He was advanced from head designer to co-owner in 1884, after two years of study. Prytz purchased the entire company after Jacob Tostrup died in 1890, keeping the tradename. Read More →
Piero Polato (b.1936) Italian Industrial Designer
2021-11-11
Piero Polato is an influential Italian designer known for his work in television scenography, product design, and education, leaving a significant impact on Italian design traditions. Read More →
École Estienne (Paris) – 120 years of Design Training
2021-11-11
École Estienne, also known as École supérieure des arts et industries graphiques, was founded in 1887 to improve printing and book-making standards in Paris.Read More →
Exploring Gilbert Poillerat’s Wrought Iron Mastery
2021-11-11
Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), a prominent French designer and metalworker, created intricate wrought-iron furniture, collaborated with renowned artists, and exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in 1928.Read More →