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Iconic British Design
Posted by: Keech on 28th Jan 2009 in Creative Report
I love stamps. Bite-sized pictorial pieces information that chart the history of the political, scientific and natural world since 1840. Neat then, that a set of new stamps depicting design classics could be referred to by Mary Quant as design classics themselves.
Issued on 13th January the Design Classics stamps celebrate a century of British design, honouring some of our best-loved designers.
The ten first class stamps feature instantly recognisable design icons from the 20th Century. From Mary Quant's mini skirt to Sir Alec Issigonis's original Mini and Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's timeless red telephone box, the striking set of stamps proves why British design is rated amongst the best in the world. (Words of the Royal Mail, not me, but I wouldn't really want to disagree!)
Other examples of home grown design excellence in the spotlight are London's famous red Routemaster bus, Harry Beck's sublime Underground map and George Carwardine’s Anglepoise Lamp. Here they are...
The Mini - Sir Alec Issigonis made use of every available space in the small car that was as much a fashion statement as a means of transport.
Concorde - Aerospatiale and BAC's supersonic jet was capable of twice the speed of sound and beautiful to look at too.
London Underground Map - Harry Beck's easy to understand design was based on an electrical wiring diagram.
Supermarine Spitfire - The superlative Battle of Britain fighter with its distinctive elliptical wings was designed by RJ Mitchell who sadly died before the plane went into production.
K2 Telephone Kiosk - Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's bright red phone box lives on in our streets, albeit in reduced numbers. I never did understand why they got rid of most of them.
Penguin Books - Edward Young's book jacket design was instantly recognizable as a Penguin edition. Now getting harder to find in charity shops.
Mini Skirt - Mary Quant rewrote the fashion rules for women forever with her daring design.
Anglepoise Lamp - George Carwardine’s flexible design brought light wherever it was needed. Much copied, but you rarely see an original.
Polypropylene Chair - Found in public buildings throughout the world, almost everyone will have sat on a Robin Day chair at some time.
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Posted by: Keech on 28th Jan 2009 in Creative Report
I love stamps. Bite-sized pictorial pieces information that chart the history of the political, scientific and natural world since 1840. Neat then, that a set of new stamps depicting design classics could be referred to by Mary Quant as design classics themselves.
Issued on 13th January the Design Classics stamps celebrate a century of British design, honouring some of our best-loved designers.
The ten first class stamps feature instantly recognisable design icons from the 20th Century. From Mary Quant's mini skirt to Sir Alec Issigonis's original Mini and Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's timeless red telephone box, the striking set of stamps proves why British design is rated amongst the best in the world. (Words of the Royal Mail, not me, but I wouldn't really want to disagree!)
Other examples of home grown design excellence in the spotlight are London's famous red Routemaster bus, Harry Beck's sublime Underground map and George Carwardine’s Anglepoise Lamp. Here they are...
The Mini - Sir Alec Issigonis made use of every available space in the small car that was as much a fashion statement as a means of transport.
Concorde - Aerospatiale and BAC's supersonic jet was capable of twice the speed of sound and beautiful to look at too.
London Underground Map - Harry Beck's easy to understand design was based on an electrical wiring diagram.
Supermarine Spitfire - The superlative Battle of Britain fighter with its distinctive elliptical wings was designed by RJ Mitchell who sadly died before the plane went into production.
K2 Telephone Kiosk - Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's bright red phone box lives on in our streets, albeit in reduced numbers. I never did understand why they got rid of most of them.
Penguin Books - Edward Young's book jacket design was instantly recognizable as a Penguin edition. Now getting harder to find in charity shops.
Mini Skirt - Mary Quant rewrote the fashion rules for women forever with her daring design.
Anglepoise Lamp - George Carwardine’s flexible design brought light wherever it was needed. Much copied, but you rarely see an original.
Polypropylene Chair - Found in public buildings throughout the world, almost everyone will have sat on a Robin Day chair at some time.
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