This five-part series, tells the story of design, focusing on inventions – such as the ring pull and the fitted kitchen, from the Industrial Revolution through 20s modernism, the swinging 60s, the designer 80s and up to the present day.
Features interviews with star designers like Philippe Starck and creatives from Apple and Ford; as well as design fans like Stephen Fry.
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Picking up the story of design from the drab days of the late 70s, the final episode tracks the explosion of wild creativity that defined the 'designer decades' of the 80s and early 90s. By addressing wants rather than needs and allying themselves to…
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x05: Objects of Desire | Jun 4, 2010 | |
| 1x04: Better Living Through Chemistry | May 28, 2010 | |
| 1x03: Blueprints for War | May 21, 2010 |
