Charles Eames
1907 - 1978
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Biography
Charles Eames was an American designer, architect, and filmmaker who, together with his wife Ray Eames, significantly contributed to modern architecture and furniture design. They were known for their groundbreaking work in furniture design, particularly their iconic chairs made of molded plywood and fiberglass. Their design philosophy focused on creating functional yet visually appealing pieces that were accessible to the masses. The Eameses' innovative approach and timeless designs continue to influence designers and architects around the world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.
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The details are details. They make the product. The connections, the connections, the connections. It will in the end be these details that give the product its life.
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Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.
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Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.
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To whom does design address itself: to the greatest number, to the specialist of an enlightened matter, to a privileged social class? Design addresses itself to the need.