An expert in design that I admire

Welcome to my final blog of the semester! Today we will discuss Wilhelm Wagenfeld, a recognized German industrial designer who was both a student and a professor at the Bauhaus, a famous school of arts and architecture in Germany.

We will explore how his work has made a positive contribution to the history of design, emphasizing the admiration that his ideology and designs evoke.

Wagenfeld was born on April 15, 1900, and died on May 28, 1990. During his time at the Bauhaus, he created the famous "MT8 Table Lamp," also known as the Bauhaus Lamp. This iconic piece represents the ideals of the Bauhaus by prioritizing functionality over aesthetic style, presenting a simple and functional design.

Wagenfeld not only incorporated this ideology into his designs but also cared about the final cost of the product, aiming to make it accessible to individuals of all economic backgrounds. For me, this approach is worthy of admiration.

When the Bauhaus closed due to pressure exerted by the Nazi regime, Wagenfeld was compelled to serve in the military and became a prisoner of war in 1944.

10 years later, he founded the Experimental and Development Workshop for Industrial Models, where designs were created for industrial companies. Presently, in his hometown of Bremen, one can find a museum and a school dedicated to honoring his legacy.

Thank you for being part of my final blog! See you later.