George Nelson: Pre-Visit Exhibition Slideshow
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Visiting the George Nelson Exhibition
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1. Exhibitions2. Education3. Home4. Graphic and Corporate Design5. Office6. Clocks
Exhibition Layout
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Planning and designing exhibitions allowed Nelson to test out new structural techniques and materials on temporary constructions, a prime example being his government-commissioned Exhibition in Moscow, in 1959.
Exhibitions
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Exhibitions
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Nelson was actively involved in aesthetic education, particularly the development of critical perception of our everyday environment. In his time, he gave many multimedia based lectures.
Education
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Nelson not only designed furniture for the home, but was also greatly concerned with the layout of the home, promoting modern home planning, orientated to the spatial needs of the occupants.
The Home
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The Home
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Nelson was one of the first to recognise the importance of corporate design, even before it had become an established concept.
Graphic and Corporate Design
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Graphic and Corporate Design
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George Nelson’s conscious and critical observation of the office dynamics, led to numerous innovations created to maximise productivity, efficiency, health and enthusiasm for work.
The Office
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The Office
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A 35 year collaboration between Nelson and the Howard Miller Clock company saw over 130 uniquely decorative clock models produced.
Clocks
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Clocks
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Workshop
George Nelson Workshop - George Nelson was one of the most influential Industrial Designers and Architects of the twentieth century. In this workshops students learn about George Nelson’s design process, visit the exhibition and then produce their own Coconut Chair prototype