By: Robert Blaich

Robert Blaich — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:57:05 +0000

My friend and mentor, Charles Eames, often used the term “Good Goods”- a kind of shorthand for objects that one just looks at and,without a lot of analysis, knows it’s good. The Good Goods, in Charles mind, uncompromisingly met the highest standards of design; these were objects he would like to own and surround himself with. One such example is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.
Designed in 1956 and continually in production for over 50 years, The use of a moulded plywood frame and sumptuous leather clad cushions, materials that are enriched with use and the users often become emotionally attached to the chair. I and my family have enjoyed ours for those 50 years and they are considered a family treasure.

By: george

george — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:33:14 +0000

…but isn’t the Mona Lisa displayed in the Louvre behind a sheet of laminated glass? Although I think I’d be slightly missing the point by facetiously mentioning that Excellent article, I agree that ‘design for use’ should consider how products wear and age. A nice example of this are these teacups by Bethan Laura Wood.

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