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Dieter Rams video by Hustwit

Industrial / product designers make stuff for people to buy and use. One of the most successful designers of this type in the 20th Century and now most influential in the 21st Century is Dieter Rams. This is a great video about him and his work:
"Rams is streaming free with optional subtitles in English, German, Italian, Czech, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.
Hopefully some of Dieter’s philosophy and wisdom can be an inspiration for you during this crisis. #LessButBetter
Watch Rams free now, until April 14: https://www.ohyouprettythings.com/free"


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