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  This week in History of Interiors II we learned about Industrial Design and Art Deco.    Industrial Design   Industrial Design was essentially the study of human interaction with devices and environments. This helped to solve problems of desi gn, usage and production to create a memorable and positive experience for users.    This was a time of economic depression, looking to make things fast and efficient, blending Art Deco with straight line and forms. Zeppelins were made, along with technological a chievements in flying, such as Amelia Earhart's famous record.    One well known designer from this era was Raymond Loewy, a French immigrant, who worked on everything from furniture to cars.      (Raymond Loewy Vacuum Cleaner)           ( Modern Day Application)    Another designer is Gilbert Rhode was a furniture and industrial designer, who introduced moderni...

  This week in History of Interiors and Furnishings II we learned about the Emergence of Modernism.   This period took place during 1900-1950's. Meaning this was during and after World War I. A time of red es i g ning, technological advances , and functionalism erupted. Some well-known architects from this movement were Frank Lloyd Wrigth, Walter Gropius, Mies Van Der Rohe, and Le Corbusier.   Frank Lloyd Wright is considered the first major Modern Architect, being from Wisconsin , he was also a writer, educator, and interior designer. He strived for unity in planning, materials, structure, and the site itself. Many of his projects still exist in Oak Park, Illinois today, which is where his home and studio were . He created many residential designs that incorporated private areas with public areas in a grid system.     (Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio) (Modern Day-Application) He also did commercial buildings creating drama...