Norman Bel Geddes | |
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| Born | Norman Melancton Geddes April 27, 1893 Adrian, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1958 (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Theatrical designer Industrial designer |
| Notable work | Airliner Number 4 Futurama Mark I computer case |
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| Children | Barbara Bel Geddes Joan Bel Geddes Ulanov |
Norman Bel Geddes (born Norman Melancton Geddes; April 27, 1893 – May 8, 1958) was an American theatrical and industrial designer,[1] described in 2012 by the New York Times as "a brilliant craftsman and draftsman, a master of style, the 20th century’s Leonardo da Vinci."[2] As a young designer, Bel Geddes brought an innovative and energized perspective to the Broadway stage and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. In the 1930s he became one of the first to hold the title of Industrial Designer. His futuristic Streamline designs re-envisioned many of the utilitarian objects of the day from airliners and cruise ships to cocktail shakers and circuses. He also conceived and oversaw construction of the Futurama Exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
- ^ Dyal, Donald H. (1983). Norman Bel Geddes: Designer of the Future. Monticello, IL: Vance Bibliographies. ISBN 9780880665841.
- ^ Heller, Steven (2012-12-07). "Yesterday's Tomorrows". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-21.