Industrial Designers (Page 20)

The Industrial Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design explores the visionaries behind the products and objects that define modern life. From iconic furniture and consumer electronics to automobiles and home appliances, industrial designers bridge the gap between aesthetics, function, and mass production to shape the world around us.

What You’ll Find in This Collection:

✔ Profiles of Influential Industrial Designers – Learn about pioneers like Dieter Rams, Raymond Loewy, Charles & Ray Eames, Philippe Starck, and more.
✔ Design Movements & Innovation – Explore Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Streamlining, and Sustainable Design in industrial production.
✔ Materials & Manufacturing Processes – Discover how designers work with plastics, metals, wood, glass, and emerging smart materials.
✔ Industrial Design in Everyday Life – From furniture and lighting to smart technology and transport design, see how industrial design impacts modern lifestyles.
✔ The Future of Industrial Design – Investigate the latest trends in sustainable materials, modular systems, user experience (UX), and AI-driven product design.

From the sleek curves of the Eames Lounge Chair to the minimalist Apple iPhone, industrial designers have shaped the way we live, work, and interact with objects. This collection provides a comprehensive look at the discipline’s history, processes, and future.

📌 Discover the creative minds who transformed everyday objects into timeless designs that balance beauty and utility.

Wolff Olins featured image

Wolff Olins has offices in London, Madrid, Lisbon, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo, and has been a leading British design agency for nearly four decades, with a special focus on corporate identity and branding. It is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group.Read More →

Damsels of Design: Harley Earl's Designing Women

The Damsels of Design, a group of female designers hired by automotive stylist Harley Earl for GM’s Styling Section, boosted the credibility of women in industrial design. They contributed significantly to GM car interiors, household appliances, and participated in the 1950s ‘Kitchens of the Future’ exhibitions.Read More →