The Daily Mail newspaper sponsored the Ideal Home Exhibition (from 1908). These shows provide an insight into popular taste and aspiration across all facets of domestic design and organisation in Britain.Read More →
Sebastian Bergne, a minimalist designer, merges simplicity and complexity, inspiring us to see the extraordinary in everyday objects. His influence extends through design and education.Read More →
The British Royal Society of Arts (RSA) established the Royal Designer for Industry designation in 1936 to encourage high-quality industrial design and elevate the reputation of designers. It is given to persons who have demonstrated “consistent excellence in beautiful and efficient industrial design.”Read More →
Brian Asquith (1930 – 2008) was one of the principal figures in British silversmithing during the 20th century, now regarded as the industry’s heroic age. Read More →
Kenneth Grange, a British Industrial Designer, was influenced by German postwar design and created iconic products, earning recognition such as the Commander of the British Empire.Read More →
David Lewis was a British industrial designer. He is best known for his work for Bang & Olufsen. He was a distinguished member of Royal Designers for Industry. Read More →
Harold Stabler’s lengthy, illustrious career began in the Arts and Crafts movement and extended into the modernist era. Over the 50 years or so he devoted to the arts, he created an astounding diversity of highly regarded pieces, both unique and mass-produced, in various mediums and styles. Read More →
Abram Games, a renowned British graphic designer, created striking, influential posters during his six-decade career, leaving a lasting impact on wartime propaganda and industrial design.Read More →
Perry King, a British designer, collaborated with Ettore Sottsass Jr. to create the iconic Valentine typewriter in 1969 for Olivetti. His work spans various design fields.Read More →
The exaggerated style was an essential look. The gleaming chrome fins conveyed speed. A car that was higher in the front than the back did the same. The quality of the car’s face — two headlamps for the eyes, a grill for the nose, and a fender for the mouth – was frequently highlighted. This gave the vehicle the appearance of a devoted companion with a distinct personality.Read More →