Ron Arad (industrial designer)
| Ron Arad | |
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 Ron Arad (2004) |
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| Born | 1951 (age 60–61) Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | industrial designer, artist, and architect |
Ron Arad (born 1951 in Tel Aviv) is an Israeli industrial designer, artist, and architect.
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[edit] Biography
Arad attended the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem between 1971–73 and the Architectural Association in London from 1974–79.[1] He was Head of Design Products Department at the Royal College of Art from 1997 to 2009.[2]Arad designed in 1994 the bookshelf Bookworm, which was still produced in 2011 by the Italian company Kartell.[3]
In 2005, Arad designed chandeliers for the Swarovski crystal company which if one has the number, can display text messages that are sent to it by incorporating light-emitting diodes (LEDs) operated by SMS text messages.[4]He also has had tables that climb walls instead of being centered in the room.[5] Arad's works are often worked into distinctive biomorphic shapes and are created from his medium of choice, steel.[6]
In 2008–09, Arad paired with KENZO to create his first perfume bottle. The bottle was on display in his exhibit No Discipline. [7]
He has also planned the Design Museum Holon together with Bruno Asa, which was opened in 2010. [8]
[edit] Collaboration with New Eye London
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In 2010, Ron Arad started his collaboration with New Eye London to design his very first eyewear collection. Ron Arad sees pq as an opportunity to develop a product that, for the first time, will take his unique individual approach to design and in his own words: ‘rest it on the ears and noses of a great many people’ ’ he also adds: ‘I felt there was something missing in the eyewear world, many brands just focusing on retro styles and not developing anything exciting, so I thought it’s a great opportunity to design something new and interesting…’
Quality is another big part of pq - each style is made of extremely resistant materials such as titanium, aluminum and high quality acetate which allow flexibility, lightness and comfort.
The global launch is planned in spring 2012.
[edit] References
- ^ BONLUXAT (June 14, 2006), Ron Arad Biography, BONLUXAT, http://ron-arad.blogspot.com/2006/06/ron-arad-biography.html, retrieved September 17, 2011
- ^ Dezeen (August 9, 2011), Curtain Call by Ron Arad at the Roundhouse., Dezeen, http://www.dezeen.com/2011/08/09/curtain-call-by-ron-arad-at-the-roundhouse/, retrieved September 17, 2011
- ^ BONLUXAT (June 14, 2006), Ron Arad Biography, BONLUXAT, http://ron-arad.blogspot.com/2006/06/ron-arad-biography.html, retrieved September 17, 2011
- ^ Dezeen (August 9, 2011), Curtain Call by Ron Arad at the Roundhouse., Dezeen, http://www.dezeen.com/2011/08/09/curtain-call-by-ron-arad-at-the-roundhouse/, retrieved September 17, 2011
- ^ Sarah Douglas (December 6, 2005), Ron Arad, ARTINFO, http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/9082/ron-arad/, retrieved April 28, 2008
- ^ Judith Gura (December 2008), Curves Ahead, Art+Auction, http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/29416/curves-ahead/, retrieved December 15, 2008
- ^ Ron Arad has designed for Kenzo, Designophy, April 17, 2009, http://www.designophy.com/newslog/article.php?UIN=1000001565, retrieved September 17, 2011
- ^ Welcome to Design Museum Holon, Design Museum Holon, 2010, http://www.dmh.org.il/pages/default.aspx?catId=8&PageId=212, retrieved September 17, 2011
[edit] External links
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