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- Sparton Radio Model 558-B, 1937 - This 1937 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- 1937
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Sparton Radio Model 558-B, 1937
This 1937 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967 - In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel - though soon abandoned - project and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.
- 1967
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Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967
In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel - though soon abandoned - project and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.
- Annotated Illustration of the "Metabolic House" Concept by Bill Stumpf, circa 1989 -
- circa 1989
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Annotated Illustration of the "Metabolic House" Concept by Bill Stumpf, circa 1989
- DeskN for Rota-Stack Lift, Side Life Industrual Lift, Transportation III, 1959 - Syd Mead combined his interests in automobiles and science fiction into an influential career in industrial design. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1959 and spent 20 months in Ford Motor Company's advanced studio. He later designed the company's pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Mead's futuristic work appeared in films like <em>Blade Runner</em>.
- 1959
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DeskN for Rota-Stack Lift, Side Life Industrual Lift, Transportation III, 1959
Syd Mead combined his interests in automobiles and science fiction into an influential career in industrial design. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1959 and spent 20 months in Ford Motor Company's advanced studio. He later designed the company's pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Mead's futuristic work appeared in films like Blade Runner.
- Letter from Julia Child to Mildred S. Friedman, August 2, 1977 - In 1977, "Julia's Kitchen: A Design Anatomy" was published as the first in a series of "design anatomies" by <em>Design Quarterly</em>. In this issue, designer Bill Stumpf and his team examined how Julia Child -- a chef well-versed in the functions of a kitchen -- designed her own kitchen. Numerous sketches and photographs, as well as hours of interviews with Paul and Julia Child, informed the issue.
- August 02, 1977
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Letter from Julia Child to Mildred S. Friedman, August 2, 1977
In 1977, "Julia's Kitchen: A Design Anatomy" was published as the first in a series of "design anatomies" by Design Quarterly. In this issue, designer Bill Stumpf and his team examined how Julia Child -- a chef well-versed in the functions of a kitchen -- designed her own kitchen. Numerous sketches and photographs, as well as hours of interviews with Paul and Julia Child, informed the issue.
- Braniff Airliner with "Jelly Bean" Orange Livery Designed by Alexander Girard, circa 1965 - Braniff International Airways turned to architect-designer Alexander Girard when it refreshed its brand in 1965. Girard moved the airline away from its traditional color palette and toward bold hues like turquoise, orange, yellow, and blue. Girard's colors and themes spread throughout the company -- from the airplanes themselves, to ticket counters and waiting areas, to bar soaps and paper cups.
- circa 1965
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Braniff Airliner with "Jelly Bean" Orange Livery Designed by Alexander Girard, circa 1965
Braniff International Airways turned to architect-designer Alexander Girard when it refreshed its brand in 1965. Girard moved the airline away from its traditional color palette and toward bold hues like turquoise, orange, yellow, and blue. Girard's colors and themes spread throughout the company -- from the airplanes themselves, to ticket counters and waiting areas, to bar soaps and paper cups.
- Scale Model of Buroplan Office System, 1978-1983 -
- 1978-1983
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Scale Model of Buroplan Office System, 1978-1983
- Presentation of the Herman Miller Action Office System, circa 1968 -
- circa 1968
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Presentation of the Herman Miller Action Office System, circa 1968
- United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961 -
- June 27, 1961
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United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961
- Time Lapse Study Sheet for Action Office System, "3-Man Conference Body Location Pattern" -
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Time Lapse Study Sheet for Action Office System, "3-Man Conference Body Location Pattern"