French designer, post-modern ideas, designer for Alessi, challenges perceptions, many playful designs, thought provoking, experimental, modern materials/manufacture. 1990 Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer.
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James Dyson 1947-
British 'serial inventor', technology innovator, designed 'Ballbarrow', many patent disputes, made thousands of prototypes; fans, hair dryers, hand dryers and other products. 1993 DC01 vacuum cleaner.
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Margaret Calvert 1936-
Born in South Africa, graphic designer, joined Jock Kinneir in 1964, developed 'Transport' and other fonts, updated road signage. 1965 'Men at work' road sign.
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Dieter Rams 1932-
Influential German designer, designed for Braun, post-Second World War context, developed ten principles of good design,, believed in simple honest functional design, influenced Apple's Jonathan Ive. 1956 Braun SK4 radio record player.
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Charles and Ray Eames 1907-1978 1912-1988
American husband and wife, creative design partnership, plywood moulded furniture, ideas evolved from designing laminated plywood leg splints, experimented with a wide range of materials. 1956 Lounge Chair 670.
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Marc Newson 1963-
Australian designer, designs 'catwalk pieces', challenges perceptions, prioritises form, uses rounded form, some designs inspired by origami, collaborated with Jonathan Ive on the Apple Watch. 1986 Lockheed Lounge.
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Marianne Brandt 1893-1983
Former Bauhaus student, became head of the metalwork department in 1928,employed simple forms that are still relevant to modern designs, developed a range of geometrically pure kitchenware, products were commercially successful. 1924 Tea Infuser MT49
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Card 2
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British 'serial inventor', technology innovator, designed 'Ballbarrow', many patent disputes, made thousands of prototypes; fans, hair dryers, hand dryers and other products. 1993 DC01 vacuum cleaner.
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James Dyson 1947-
Card 3
Front
Born in South Africa, graphic designer, joined Jock Kinneir in 1964, developed 'Transport' and other fonts, updated road signage. 1965 'Men at work' road sign.
Back
Card 4
Front
Influential German designer, designed for Braun, post-Second World War context, developed ten principles of good design,, believed in simple honest functional design, influenced Apple's Jonathan Ive. 1956 Braun SK4 radio record player.
Back
Card 5
Front
American husband and wife, creative design partnership, plywood moulded furniture, ideas evolved from designing laminated plywood leg splints, experimented with a wide range of materials. 1956 Lounge Chair 670.
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