Case Study House #8 and Eames Desk

Charles and Ray Eames are one of the most important influences of American design. Charles was a…

The Eames

Charles and Ray Eames, The Architect and The Painter, the couple that transformed the field of design in the 20th century. And all from…

Eames: Mastery of Plywood and the DCW Chair

By Olivia Testa

The Eames Effect

Playful and Practical: Eames Hang it All

Something I was struck by when watching Eames: The Architect and the Painter was the…

The Subjectivity of Failure

“It was one of the first times the Eameses were ever criticized.”

The Time-Life Building Lobby

In watching The Architect and the Painter, I could not hold onto much besides Ray Eames. I think the mind of…

The Eames on the Day of the Dead

Both Charles and Ray Eames are a part of an unforgettable history of exploration through design. You try to describe them…

“Artifact Shmartifact”

The following piece, entitled Hang It All, was first designed in 1953 with the aim of encouraging young children to…

Eames Assignment

Ray and Charles Eames are known for their important contributions to manufacturing, photography, and furniture design. Charles was born in Missouri and was later kicked out of Washington University due to his support for Frank Lloyd Wright. Ironically enough, Charles also was involved in a love…

Designing for the Real World Sketchnote

The Eames

The playful nature of Ray and Charles Eames work is important to maintain for any designer because of the ability to hold onto and develop a…

Sketchnote: Design For the Real World