Concorde was developed jointly by British Airways and Air France. Concorde was the first and remained the only supersonic civilian aircraft to be put into commercial service. Read More →
The Kodak Brownie 44A, a mid-century design classic, is a well-built, user-friendly film camera popular among collectors for its aesthetic and practical features.Read More →
Serge Ivan Chermayeff was a Russian architect and designer who was active in Britain and the US in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Serge Ivan Chermayeff was a Russian-born British architect, industrial designer and writer who pioneered Modern industrial design and collaborated with Erich Mendelsohn. Chermayeff designed textiles, interiors, and exhibitions and painted, collaborating with Christopher Alexander and Alexander Tzonis.Read More →
He was born in London and had a brother, Hugh, an Angling Editor of The Field. He attended the King’s School, Gloucester, the Slade School of Fine Art (1899–1901), and the Sorbonne, Paris (1904–1906).Read More →
Elizabeth Peacock was a prominent British textile designer known for her eight banners at Dartington Hall. She was influential as a teacher and weaver from 1940 to 1957.Read More →
Alan Fletcher, a prominent British graphic designer, was known for his innovative work and founding Pentagram. His book, “The Art of Looking Sideways,” is a notable achievement.Read More →
Enid Marx (1902-1998) was a British textile and graphic designer known for her influential patterns. Her versatile work spanned textiles, book illustrations, and transportation design.Read More →
John Fowler was a British interior decorator known for his elegant and sophisticated style and worked on many high-profile projects, including the Queen’s private apartments at Buckingham Palace. Fowler’s style, scholarly eye, and recognition made him a valuable asset to the National Trust, inspiring conservationists today.Read More →
Walter Crane, a prominent British artist, author, and advocate of the Arts and Crafts Movement, made significant contributions to decorative arts and graphic design.Read More →
Ambrose Heal, a renowned British furniture designer, was known for his simple yet functional Arts and Crafts inspired designs. He also played a significant role in bringing modernism to the mass market in Britain.Read More →