The lamp gives the impression of defying the laws of gravity with the upper part looking like a UFO ready to land. The Atollo Lamp by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti was revolutionary at the time for its uncommon shape, reinventing the abat-jour with a more solid metallic look. The Ball Chair by finish designer Eero Aarnio was revolutionary for its futuristic style in the 1960s – ©Asko Atollo Lamp by Vico Magistretti It was used in many science-fiction films like Mars Attacks! or Men In Black. One of the most famous chair designs of all times, the Ball Chair by finish designer Eero Aarnio was revolutionary for its futuristic style in the 1960s made possible by molding the acrylic frame into an almost entirely empty sphere. The design of the KD29 Lamp dates back to 1965 and is one of Joe Colombo’s more recognised projects Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Its original rounded shape lights up and is mounted on a thin plastic band recreating a “zero-gravity” effect. The design of the KD29 Lamp dates back to 1965 and is one of Joe Colombo’s more recognised projects. The Verner Panton Chair is a true reflection of the “Space Age” design of the 1960s KD29 by Joe Colombo The chair is made out of a single piece of plastic showing the designer’s wish to play with materials and push their limits. The sleek and curvaceous chair was unveiled in the Danish design journal Mobilia in 1967. The Verner Panton Chair is a true reflection of the “Space Age” design of the 1960s. Space-age interior design for Ego Hair Salon in Beijing by IS Architecture and Design – ©IS Architecture and Design – Cover image – ©Studio Pierre Cardin Here is a retrospective selection with some of the most famous Space Age product designs Panton Chair by Verner Panton Let’s take a look at how space exploration influenced product design, from the use of innovative materials to the inspiration on the shapes of products. Nowadays, we observe a rising excitement for the space economy, mostly due to private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin showing a clearer path towards a space tourism sector becoming reality.
The research on materials allowed the use of different types of polymers, unlocking infinite shape possibilities.
On another note, aerospace engineers influenced design and architecture through the adaptability of the materials they created for flight. The US’ confidence in becoming a leader in space flights influenced a vast majority of designers and architects.Īt the same time at which we would see some buildings with satellite shapes and cars with ornamental tailfins, product designers would start using some revolutionary materials and bring back ornaments in their projects, following the same space-inspired trend.Īt the end of the Second World War, the whole world was ready to witness NASA reaching outer space.įrom this excitement derived a true interest from the society for science and technology. "It looks like it's about ready to lift off.Towards the end of the ’50s, new technical perspectives combined with an interest in abstract futuristic shapes lead to what is known as Space Age design. "Everything had wings or fins."īack at the offices of Arnet, Davis and Newlove, the architect pulls out blueprints for a coffee shop called Biff's that was built in Oakland (you can see one of the original presentation drawings above.) "It almost looked like a flying saucer," Newlove chuckles. "Our buildings sort of looked like cars of the period," Newlove says. Googie is an architectural style that zoomed into style in the 1950s and 1960s, mostly in the form of dining establishments with bold boomerang angles, undulating amoebalike shapes, and signs shaped like rocket ships. Newlove is president of an architectural firm that designed dozens of Googie restaurants across Southern California. "This stuff is bad for you, you know that," Victor Newlove drily observes as he watches a reporter chow down on an order of Pann's fried chicken. The futuristic landmark was designed by William Pereira and Charles Luckman. Ready For Take-Off: The Theme Building at the Los Angeles International Airport opened in 1961.
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