The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames

[@Chesterton7]

Yep. Charles and Ray made my all-time favorite short film, "Powers of Ten".

[@bbcdsatoshi]

I'd agree with you too. Wonderful film, especially in the context of Power Laws

[@lindabuzzell5821]

I believe it was made by Judith Bronowsi for them. I worked at the Eames office at the time.

[@andreborges73]

this guy is a ball of fire. He is spitting out words.

[@douglaswittnebel]

I will be showing this to my students today as we begin to review a speculative design project in the meadow next to the Eames studio and house.

[@catransom3912]

While this is a firehouse of information and images, it is a taste of genius. It was clearly prepared with the hope that you would be inspired to do your own research about the Eames and about design. The TED format makes in-depth discussions impossible. "I'm trying to give you a broth of ideas and images," he says here. Dig in to them yourself. The Eames are worth it. That's his point.

[@Fenomenoe9]

Im studying arch and in foundations it is all about design so i would like to thank u for this video really inspired me and helped me alot thanks again.

[@yellowdough2001]

design is about the process and not the style ... nicely said!

[@LeedansParis]

I gave you a thumbs up as I agree as far as this video BUT being familiar with the Eame's before this, I genuinely hope that some how, some way it gets at least one person to delve into what Ray and Charles where all about as they REALLY lived. REALLY cared, created and gave in such a unique and sincere way.

[@quirkycastle]

the message at the end of this video will stay with me forever an amazing gift................amazing

[@micfisticuffs]

I have watched the documentary that PBS made about Charles and Ray Eames and they talked about how Charles gave presentations. The documentary described him as being how his grandson (the presenter in this video) is; a bit scrambled and sporadic. It's funny how genetics work....

[@faithinverity8523]

“The extent to which you have a design style is the extent to which you have not solved the design problem”

[@eamesdreamer]

wonderful presentation!

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

This was to celebrate the 100th birthday of Charles Eames.

[@Gichanasa]

Regarding the criticisms... those who lack the basic knowledge of design history and expect to digest & understand the achievements of the Eameses by being spoon-fed for the fifteen minutes are bound to be overwhelmed, which can cause frustration and confusion. On the other hand, if you take this lecture as a stepping stone and use the provided collection of references to start your journey into learning about design(Google is your friend here... seriously), this looks like a decent introduction to the Eameses. It all depends on the how relevant anyone chooses to make himself/herself to the topic being discussed.

[@paulineuy4558]

True, I think it is assumed that the audience for this presentation would have ample amount of knowledge about the Eameses. Besides, it isn't even difficult to google. It's actually more interesting to discover things on your own rather than be fed with information.

[@josephcharles18]

^ r/iamverysmart

[@stuntmilkman]

i just wondered what the heck he was hanging at the end?

[@oktavia_kirana]

crazy how nobody replied after 10 years

[@MU5A5HI]

Eames leg splints

[@KingcadeHome]

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint, 1943,

[@eamesdreamer]

not to mention a rare opportunity to view images from Clown Face and the Moscow Exhibition.

[@Chemicalogic]

Beautiful to spend a life creatively.

[@magicknight13]

The perfect comment!

[@vipvop]

slow down...

[@amm2911]

i think all he was trying to say is that the most complex or expensive design is not always the most practical.

[@CalCinema]

I'm somewhat bothered by TED fans who trash this video. These internet culture junkies seem to have no idea who the Eames were and cannot appreciate anything that can't be completely encapsulated in a 15 minute presentation. Every time somebody says this is a poor TED presentation it is clear that they don't understand that Charles and Ray Eames are more important than TED talks. Maybe you people should try reading a book.

[@quirkycastle]

stunning

[@sweetjane5033]

too fast too scattered although I love Ray & Charles, their design on life!!!

[@funckyjunky]

What are those thing hanging at the end of the video ??

[@KingcadeHome]

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint, 1943,

[@funckyjunky]

Haha thanks for the answer on 11 year old question !

[@mich3134]

And what are the things that he hangs up at 13:00? This vid is frustrating

[@paulineuy4558]

I don't know if this comment would be useful after 2 months. But here's an explanation, those were the leg splints Eames designed during the WWII to replace metal ones that had really bad side effects. It further points out design on the Eames point of view, which is to address the needs/purpose as a priority in designing.

[@mich3134]

Pauline Uy really cool!Thanks

[@mxikna]

Charles + Ray Eames saw design, do design and live desing! that is all !

[@mich3134]

I'm trying to figure out what he was thinking when he created his presentation. The images scroll by too fast, every time he shows a video there are too many clips running at once for you to really enjoy each individual clip, he talks way too fast. Overall, there was way too much information fit into 15 minutes.

[@christopher152]

Sad to hear that was your take on it. I found the talk to be profoundly powerful and even inspiring. Regarding the simultaneous clips running at the same time, they're not meant to be viewed individually to be deciphered but instead to together project a sensation or feeling of what he wants to express.

[@magicknight13]

I do agree that the images scroll by too fast

[@ZoyT0Y]

i love learning about my relatives as a fellow Eames

[@cyphaflip]

Design is also a matter of communicating to offer a solution to a design problem. Poor communication can also be seen as poor design. This is the difference between design and fine art.

[@Playlistforus]

Hello, I'm studying industrial design and I need information about Charles Eames (and Ray Eames). The purpose of links to other designer, who was influenced by Charles & Ray Eames at their achievements. Whether before or even today. Links can be, film, sculpture ect ... All parts (movie or other objects) having a relationship with Eames. A reproduction can a different item What draws an object Eames ... I know this is vague but unfortunately this is information we received. So all information, examples ect ... are welcome thank you. Sorry for my english, but I'm french

[@UppruniTegundanna]

There's a fake Eames lounge chair that's been in the window of the furniture shop just round the corner from me, which is temptingly affordable. Been mulling over buying it for about the last 18 months. Should I, shouldn't I?

[@jennifer86010]

Charles and Ray Eams were great American designers, who had talent, imagination, and creativity. Unfortunately, they did not pass many of those gifts down to their grandson. If he would only pause occasionally in his speaking...the audience might get a chance to absorb the genius of the Eams creative accomplishments. Public speaking is an art...not the rapid reading of a roll call.

[@claramenteful]

Charles and Ray.

[@rodschermerhorn6996]

Great!

[@middoo08]

that letter is awsome :)

[@0cer0]

Shocking comments. Lern respect. None of you did do anything as important for design history as the Eames. If you were kind of professional you'd be able to understand and enjoy this presentation, which I have to admit to be chaotic in a very nice way.

[@sitkom12]

design is intrinsic to the next step. resources and availability are no longer constraints. to take culture and society to the next step demands design, whether simply evolutionary or innovative design is the marriage of resources to the human factor. to charles ames' point, good design it is to solve a problem elegantly, simply and economically. something that many lose track of when resources are no longer a constraint. among the best messages we can communicate.

[@fl1ck913]

The reason why im here because Eames is my first name

[@fareedtareen6527]

Love.

[@SairaKhan2410]

Love.

[@luish.3188]

Charles said that good design should be affordable and for all people, now, the original chairs sell for 8000 dlls.

[@mattiasveller]

Look into new designers. He didn't say that iconic, historic pieces of design could be affordable as rarities. You can get well designed chairs that last a lifetime for well under 1000 dollars each.

[@mircoleali]

At the time, before they were classified as iconic design pieces, they were actually kinda cheap...

[@oikabirakittheaa]

@@mattiasvellerWhere can I find a suitable designer?

[@astat1]

It's good to learn something new, isn't it?

[@shubhamrana8018]

Yeah

[@magicknight13]

Yeah!

[@_HowHardCanItBe_]

i love TED*****

[@intelliGENeration]

technology, entertainment, design

[@sedthh]

TED chooses the talkers

[@wallacegrommit]

im pretty sure the 1980's were a design-dark age...

[@tttoja]

супер видео, имс был действительно крутой дизайнер..

[@rockyIV0100]

i really want a chair from them :o

[@lakermangmx]

If you like that so much (thinking for 18 months) give it a chance. You can always throw into the fire it later.

[@iDesell]

Intelligent people/designers.

[@Desert2GardenLV]

I agree 100%. I felt no insight into design from this.

[@teamcrumb]

you were given an insight into the Eames and their make

[@essdubya5119]

I wonder why he referred to Charles by his first name?

[@JJarkitekt]

+Ess Dubya Because that's his grandson, and calling him Mr. Eames seems a bit stiff.

[@vohoanglan.pharma]

Is that Bruce Banner?

[@sedthh]

don't you guys think you are taking this a bit seriously? I made a comment about how this video didn't meet my expectations. So what? It was shit compared to other TED talks, even though I loved the designs and the chairs.

[@thenotoriousadin]

i know right? why is he so nervous?

[@ptcrippen]

I have one

[@un1qu3identif1er]

didnt get the point of the video t.t

[@mircoleali]

I mean, 10 years passed, but i have an answer hahahah

[@livepower34325]

30,838 people? :P

[@margietalk]

03:58

[@margietalk]

i feel like i need transcripts to remember all this. i did get design and problem solving. thx for the show.

[@talytasbarcelos]

I'm watching

[@armygreen314]

Desi- I SEE WUT YOU DID THERE.

[@elminz]

Good message, mediocre presentation. It's a shame because design shows some of the most brilliant aspects of humans, but the emphasis he puts on it gets blurred with the lack of presentational skills.

[@poshablyposh]

places that are cold, and some which are hot...lol...

[@MeredithDuncan-q5p]

O'Hara Field

[@joeyalta]

what a weird talk

[@wolfferoni]

He looks a bit like Mark Ruffalo

[@sedthh]

I was expecting something better from TED

[@alexbballboy]

Whatever you say!

[@AleynaAndıç-c9d]

Valentine Camp

[@KidVideoE]

sadly...we do...

[@jacheto]

TED BEAR

[@fbfl26]

so what's the point of this video? i don't understand what he is trying to say in this video lol

[@KidVideoE]

...because he was unprepared.

[@imdaft4brett]

who else watched the powers of ten instead of this?

[@mariabumby]

trading cards (!!)

[@hosseingoly]

aynn

[@lektroluv666]

Second.. lal

[@npopson]

*yawn*...