Charles Eames Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Eames.

Charles Eames (1907-1978) was a renowned American designer and architect. Alongside his wife, Ray Eames, he contributed significantly to the fields of furniture design, architecture, and industrial design. Charles is best known for his iconic contributions to mid-century modern design, including the development of innovative furniture such as the Eames Lounge Chair and Molded Plywood Chairs. His innovative use of materials, attention to ergonomics, and commitment to functional yet elegant designs cemented his legacy as one of the pioneering figures in 20th-century design.

Choose your corner, pick away at it carefully, intensely and

Choose your corner, pick away at it carefully, intensely and to the best of your ability and that way you might change the world.

Charles Eames

Change

The details are not the details. They make the design.

The details are not the details. They make the design.

Charles Eames

Design

In architecture the idea degenerated. Design allows a more d

In architecture the idea degenerated. Design allows a more direct and pleasurable route.

Charles Eames

Architecture

Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.

Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.

Charles Eames

Design

Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as bes

Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.

Charles Eames

Design

To whom does design address itself: to the greatest number,

To whom does design address itself: to the greatest number, to the specialist of an enlightened matter, to a privileged social class? Design addresses itself to the need.

Charles Eames

Design