Dieter Rams is the undisputed granddaddy of modern industrial design. The German legend’s ten commandments for good design are considered gospel in the field, and his impeccable collections for Braun elevated home appliances to mass-produced art.
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It’s difficult to express the timeless influence Dieter Rams has had on the world of design. From the iPhone in your pocket to the clock on your wall, his elegant and simple voice is everywhere. The only problem with Dieter Rams-designed products? They’re almost impossible to find.
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Maybe you’re an engineer, or maybe you work with a designer. Or maybe you think that design is about using Photoshop. Maybe you just care about design. More »
The legendary designs of 1960s Braun gadgets show the secret to Apple’s future. And if today’s event includes a surprise announcement of a new Retina-display desk fan, it’s a safe bet the aesthetic will echo this Dieter Rams classic. More »
In 1978, Dieter Rams designed a watch for Braun that saw a limited, 3,000 unit production run. The stainless-steel DW30 featured a digital face and only two buttons, with a thick, leather band holding the timekeeper in place. Out of production since 1982, Braun has resurrected the spirit of the DW30 with the BN0076—a watch directly inspired by Rams’ design, but updated for a modern wrist (or something like that. More »
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