Dieter Rams

Dieter Rams

German industrial designer

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Biography

Dieter Rams (born 20 May 1932) is a German industrial designer who is most closely associated with the consumer products company Braun, the furniture company Vitsœ, and the functionalist school of industrial design. His unobtrusive approach and belief in "less, but better" (German: Weniger, aber besser) design has influenced the practice of design, as well as 20th century aesthetics and culture. He is quoted as stating that "Indifference towards people and the reality in which they live is actually the one and only cardinal sin in design."

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Otto Apel
  • Braun
  • Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg

Notable works

  • Braun SK 4
  • T 1000
  • Vitsœ 606

Family

Spouse(s)
Ingeborg Kracht-Rams

Awards & honours (5)

  • Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Hessian Order of Merit
  • Prize Moholy-Nagy
  • Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
  • Lucky Strike Designer Award

Quick answers about Dieter Rams

How old is Dieter Rams?
Dieter Rams is 94 years old (born May 20, 1932).
When is Dieter Rams's birthday?
Dieter Rams was born on May 20, 1932.
Where was Dieter Rams born?
Dieter Rams was born in Wiesbaden.
What is Dieter Rams's zodiac sign?
Dieter Rams's zodiac sign is Taurus.
What is Dieter Rams's nationality?
Dieter Rams is a citizen of Germany.
What does Dieter Rams do?
Dieter Rams is known as industrial designer, architect, designer, university teacher.
Who has Dieter Rams been married to?
According to Wikidata, Dieter Rams's spouse is or was Ingeborg Kracht-Rams.

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