To help us keep up with our crazy schedule, Katherine Raz from Backgarage is now writing our designer biographies. She’s a fellow design enthusiast with a frugal streak as you can see from her fabulous blog.
“BackGarage is about the aesthetics of everyday living on a thrift store budget. Not because we can’t afford nice things, but when you’ve got an eye for design and like getting your hands dirty, you can cultivate stylish surroundings without cracking the piggy bank. And it’s a lot more fun. BackGarage is a virtual museum dedicated to all things beautiful on a budget. With occasional splurges.”
Katherine has just finished writing this biography about Dieter Rams. A German industrial designer who’s work for Braun in the 50s and 60s is believed to have heavily influenced Apple’s design aesthetic. Gizmodo has another great article to read about the Apple / Dieter Rams influence that can be strongly seen in the iPod, the G3, and the newer flat screen monitors. Check it out here.
By Melanie Carlson
