This five-part series, made by the team behind the award-winning series The Genius of Photography, tells the story of design from the Industrial Revolution through 20s modernism, the swinging 60s, the designer 80s and up to the present day. Features interviews with star designers like Philippe Starck and creatives from Apple and Ford; as well as design fans like Stephen Fry and last but not least Dieter Rams.
Okay, I can’t help it. 40 hours a week is spent promoting Dieter Rams and his wonderful products so when I knew that this TV series was coming along I was in the perfect position to write about it.
The first of five weekly episodes airs on Friday 7 May 2010 at 7pm. on BBC2.
Should you wish to hear more, the series producer, Tim Kirby, will be examining the inspiration behind the series alongside its production and measured approach to the subject of design. Register for your ticket at the latest ‘Vitsœ talks’.
You can buy the DVD at the bbcshop.com.
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