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Michael Graves: the Original Celebrity Designer
iDesign : Episode FLIDN-105

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One of the many architectural masterpieces designed by Michael Graves.

Shop til you drop with architect and product designer Michael Graves, the original celebrity designer. Graves, who has designed everything from teapots to the Disney headquarters, was the first in retail giant Target's impressive list of featured designers, and shares their mission of bringing good design to everyone, everyday.

  • Michael Graves developed his respect for classical forms while at the American Academy in Rome from 1961-1962.
  • In the 1970s Graves was part of the influential group of architects, "The New York Five."
  • In 2001 Graves received the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
  • After Michael Graves, Target developed product lines with designers Issac Mizrahi and Phillipe Starck.
  • The toilet brush is the best-selling item in the Michael Graves collection.
  • Target home accessories designed by Michael Graves vary in price depending on product.

Resources

Michael Graves and Associates
Princeton, New Jersey
609-497-6878
www.michaelgraves.com


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