Industrial design merges art and engineering to create functional products. Key roles include research, prototyping, and collaboration, with a positive job outlook and emerging trends in sustainability.Read More →
In early 20th-century New York, European influences and American innovation converged, establishing the city as a modern art hub through significant events and artistic movements.Read More →
The evolution of American furniture design since 1940 showcases a shift from traditional craftsmanship to modernism, driven by technology and societal needs, alongside significant educational influences.Read More →
George Grant Blaisdell (1895–1978) invented the iconic Zippo lighter, blending functionality with design, gaining popularity during WWII, and leaving a lasting legacy in American culture.Read More →
Norman Bel Geddes transformed Toledo’s counter scales in the late 1920s by enhancing their design for improved aesthetics and functionality, marking a pivotal moment in industrial design history.Read More →
“Listening to Stone” by Hayden Herrera offers an intimate look into Isamu Noguchi’s life, his blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics, and his influential legacy in art and culture.Read More →
Norman Bel Geddes, a visionary American designer, revolutionized 20th-century design through his futuristic vision and innovative contributions to industrial and urban design.Read More →
The Pussy Power Hat, a symbol of feminist resistance and unity, gained global recognition during the Women’s March, with its acquisition by V&A museum signifying its cultural significance.Read More →
Eliel Saarinen’s 1934 tea or coffee urn, a quintessential example of American Modernist metalwork, showcases fusion of artistry and industrial design.Read More →
