During the 1970s, love-ins and anti-war demonstrations were raising public consciousness about broad-based societal problems. And with the publication of his book 'Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change,' Victor Papanek not only posed questions but also offered solutions. Papanek

Eclectic, Political, Sensual, Spiritual

"Form follows emotion" is one of the maxims that informs Ross Lovegrove's designs. Born in Wales, he received his training as an industrial designer at Manchester Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art, then joined Frog Design Germany. At the start of the '90s Lovegrove opened his own office, Studi

Charming, Clean, High tech furniture, Late modern, Organic, Political, Sensual

Lina Bo Bardi spent her childhood playing in the shadows of the basilica of St. Peter's. As an adult, she undertook a classical architectural training at Rome University and later went to work for the offices of the famed Gio Ponti in Milan. Applying herself to numerous disciplines -- including house

Functional, Italian rationalism, Modernist architecture, Organic, Organicism, Political, Round