“The Most Influential Designers of All Time: A Tribute to 25 Visionaries”

1. Paul Rand (1914-1996): American graphic designer who revolutionized corporate identity design. He designed logos for IBM, ABC, and UPS.
2. Dieter Rams (born 1932): German industrial designer, he designed many iconic products for Braun including the T3 pocket radio, and influenced generations of product designers with his “Less but Better” philosophy.
3. Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978 & 1912-1988): American designers, who together changed the look of furniture, interiors and architecture, with their famous Lounge Chair and molded plastic chairs.
4. Massimo Vignelli (1931-2014): Italian graphic designer and architect, he created the iconic New York Subway map and the American Airlines identity.
5. Saul Bass (1920-1996): American graphic designer known for his film title sequences, corporate logos and package design. His memorable work includes the title sequences for “Anatomy of a Murder” and “North by Northwest.”
6. Alexander Girard (1907-1993): American interior and textile designer, he was an important figure in mid-century modern design and is known for his textile designs for Herman Miller.
7. Maria Pergay (born 1930): French designer, she was a pioneer in stainless steel furniture design and created iconic pieces such as the “Folding Screen.”
8. Jacqueline Groag (1903-1973): Austrian-British designer, she was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and designed textiles and wallpapers for companies like Sanderson and Osborne & Little.
9. Terence Conran (born 1931): British designer, restaurateur, and retailer, he founded Habitat and the Conran Shop and is regarded as one of the 20th century’s most influential designers.
10. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932): British horticulturist and garden designer, she created over 400 gardens in the UK and Europe and was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.
11. Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971): Danish architect and designer, he is best known for his contributions to the International style of architecture and for his designs of the Ant and Egg chairs.
12. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999): Finnish designer, he was a pioneer in furniture design and created many iconic pieces such as the Mademoiselle chair.
13. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976): Finnish architect and designer, he was a pioneer of organic architecture and designed many iconic buildings and furniture pieces such as the Savoy vase.
14. Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969): German-American architect, he was a leader of the International style of architecture and designed many iconic buildings including the Seagram Building and the Barcelona Pavilion.
15. Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959): American architect, he was a pioneer of organic architecture and designed many iconic buildings such as the Fallingwater house and the Guggenheim Museum.
16. Le Corbusier (1887-1965): Swiss-French architect, he was a pioneer of modern architecture and designed many iconic buildings such as the Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut and the Unité d’Habitation.
17. Eileen Gray (1878-1976): Irish architect and furniture designer, she was a pioneer in the Modernist movement and designed iconic furniture pieces such as the Bibendum Chair and the Adjustable Table E1027.
18. Eero Saarinen (1910-1961): Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, he was known for his innovative use of materials and forms, and designed many iconic buildings and furniture pieces such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the Tulip Chair.

19. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984): French metalworker, architect and designer, he was a pioneer in the use of prefabricated materials and designed many iconic furniture pieces such as the Standard Chair and the Tropical House.
20. Phillippe Starck (born 1949): French designer, he has designed products ranging from toothbrushes to super yachts, and is known for his avant-garde designs and irreverent approach to design.
21. Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007): Italian architect and designer, he was a leader of the Memphis design movement and designed many iconic products such as the Valentine portable typewriter.
22. Michael Graves (1934-2015): American architect and designer, he was a leader in Postmodern architecture and designed many iconic buildings and products such as the Portland Building and the Alessi Tea Kettle.
23. Zaha Hadid (1950-2016): Iraqi-British architect, she was a pioneer in the use of parametric design and designed many iconic buildings such as the London Aquatics Centre and the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.
24. Norman Foster (born 1935): British architect, he is known for his innovative use of materials and forms, and has designed many iconic buildings such as the Gherkin in London and the Hearst Tower in New York.
25. Tom Dixon (born 1959): British designer, he is known for his avant-garde designs and innovative use of materials, and has designed many iconic furniture pieces such as the Beat Light and the Wingback Chair.

These 25 designers have left a lasting impact on the design world and have inspired generations of designers to come. Their innovative designs, attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship have earned them a place in design history.

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