Dieter Rams

SFMOMA: Less but Better – A Conversation with Dieter Rams

November 23, 2011Design
Dwell Magazine sat down with one of the most influential industrial designers of our time, Dieter Rams, to discuss the inspiration behind his current exhibit at the San Francisco MoMA. Titled "Less but Better," the exhibit includes more than 200 models made by Rams, featuring...
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Yatzer: Dieter Rams Home Visit

July 11, 2011Design
Through the world of industrial design, the impact of seminal minimalist designer Dieter Rams needs little introduction. While a little bit of Rams has infiltrated into our daily lives and homes in more ways than one, Yatzer offers a captivating look into Rams' own home....
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Dieter Rams: As Little Design as Possible

June 9, 2011Culture
As previously mentioned in a recent post by The New York Times, the latest book highlighting the efforts of industrial designer Dieter Rams is seen here. The Phaidon-published book authored by Sophie Lovell will take a look into the life and work of Rams and further insights...
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The New York Times: How Dieter Rams Made Braun Cool

June 7, 2011Culture
Ahead of the upcoming book, Dieter Rams: As Little Design as Possible, The New York Times' Alice Rawsthorn highlights the rise of Dieter Rams and his efforts to make Braun one of the most respected companies of its time. Having effectively paved the way for minimalist...
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Cool Hunting: Dieter Rams’ Principles of Good Design

October 12, 2010Design
In conjunction with shelving unit purveyors, Vitsoe, Cool Hunting discuss the interpretations of Dieter Rams' 10 Principles of Good Design. As a former collaborator with Vitsoe, Dieter Rams' 10 rules have become an important part of the fundamentals of industrial design....
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Cool Hunting: Dieter Rams “Less and More” Exhibition Video Tour

March 29, 2010Uncategorized
While the Dieter Rams "Less and More" Exhibition concluded earlier this month, Cool Hunting offer a video tour of the exhibition which was held at the Design Museum in London. With a tour guided by both Deyan Sudjic, the museum's director and Michael Czerwinski, the museum's...
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Vitsoe x Dieter Rams “10 Principles For Good Design” Poster

January 8, 2010Uncategorized
Vitsoe, famous for their 606 Universal shelving system, crosses the channel in 2010 to settle temporarily at colette from January 18th to the 30th. This famous modular system, created in 1960 in the spirit of Dieter Rams' perpetual motto, "Less, but better", requires design...
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Dieter Rams “Less and More” Exhibition @ Design Museum

November 18, 2009Uncategorized
Opening today is the Dieter Rams 'Less And More' exhibition at the Design Museum in London. Dieter Rams was the director at the German electronics manufacturer Braun for over 30 years and is known globally for his simple and elegant aesthetics. He has created a blueprint for...
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