Wednesday 11 May 2011

Dieter Rams


Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer who trained and worked as an architect for a few years until he joined the electronic devices manufacturer Braun. Within a few years he became chief of design, a position he held for almost 35 years. During his tenure, he and in team designed many iconic devices ranging from pocket radios to furniture. He is also very well know for his Ten Principles for Good Design.

Image: 1958 T3 Pocket Radio (MOMA collection)