The Design Vault is a show where we learn from the past and present as we shape the future of design together, brought to you by hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami.
We’ll discuss iconic products like the Walkman, the 808, and much more, as well as the stories behind them.
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The Design Vault is a show where we learn from the past and present as we shape the future of design together, brought to you by hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami.
We’ll discuss iconic products like the Walkman, the 808, and much more, as well as the stories behind them.
Follow us on instagram @thedesignvaultpodcast to join the conversation.
In this episode of The Design Vault, we explore the iconic Braun ET66 calculator, designed by Dieter Rams in 1987. We discuss how this calculator, now featured in the Museum of Modern Art, embodies Rams' 'less, but better' philosophy through its distinctive features like convex circular buttons and a high-contrast color scheme. We highlight how the ET66's ergonomic design and intuitive layout demonstrate the lasting impact of thoughtful industrial design.
Our conversation then shifts to Dieter Rams' influential career as Chief Design Officer at Braun and his ten principles of good design. We examine how Rams' approach has shaped modern design, including its notable influence on Apple's product aesthetics. We also discuss how the ET66's design principles have been adapted for digital interfaces, as seen in the iPhone's calculator app.
We conclude by challenging the myth of the lone design genius, exploring the shift towards collaborative, user-centered design approaches in today's complex technological landscape.
Join us as we shape the future of design by learning from the past.
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Hosts: Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami
Production and Post-production: Romina Hakim, Toño Tellez and Poonam Patel
Music: Red Lips Media LLC
Brand Design: Rafael Poloni
The Design Vault
The Design Vault is a show where we learn from the past and present as we shape the future of design together, brought to you by hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami.
We’ll discuss iconic products like the Walkman, the 808, and much more, as well as the stories behind them.
Follow us on instagram @thedesignvaultpodcast to join the conversation.