Company And Designers Flashcards
What is Dyson (company)and when and who was it founded by ?
A technology company that designs and manufactures household items.
Founded in 1991 by James Dyson.
What was James Dyson most notable work
The bag less vacuum
Before James Dyson became an inventor what was he?
Artist
What do all the Dyson vacuum cleaners all use?
Cyclonic separation technology to remove dust and other particles from the air, making it the most superior on the market. Provides lasting function but also reduces chance of vacuum clogging.
How long did it take to launch G-force cleaner in 1983
5 years and 5000 prototypes
What’s Apple (company)?
American multinational technology company that designs develops and sell consumer electronics, computer software and online services.
Who and when founded Apple (company)?
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in April 1976
Name Apple (company)?
Named after the fruit Jobs liked. Thought it was funny and spirited.
The first logo ‘Apple’ featured Isaac Newton.
What’s Under Armour?
American sports equipment company that manufactures footwear, sports and causal apparel
When and who was Under Armour founded by?
1996 by Kevin Plank, 24 year old former teams captain of university of Maryland football team.
What did Kevin Plank want?
Create a T-shirt that took perspiration away from your skin rather than absorbing it.
What happened with Under Armour in 2014?
Surpassed Adidas and became 2nd largest sport apparel in US behind Nike.
What is Under Armour also?
Tech company and spent 710 million dollars on apps
Launched its own fitness app called record and has over 130 million users
Who’s Louis Comfort Tiffany?
American painter, crafts painter, philanthropist, decorator and designer.
Louis Comfort Tiffany is…
Internationally recognised as the greatest forces of the art nouveau style who made significant contributions of the art of glass making
Who is Charles Lewis Tiffany ?
Louis Comfort Tiffany’s father
What did Charles Lewis Tiffany do?
Established one of the worlds premier luxury brands, Tiffany & Co
How did Louis comfort Tiffany earn his reputation?
As the foremost designer of the late 19th century and the early 20th century
Louis comfort Tiffany is admired for…
His stained glass lamps and windows and he embraced nature as a theme in his designs
Louis Comfort Tiffany is a leader of…
Art nouveau movement as he brought distinctly American designs to jewellery and objects in Tiffany.
Louis Comfort Tiffany is inspired by…
The graphic disorder of nature, flowers, foliage, fruits and insects.
Who’s Coco Chanel?
French designer who ruled Parisian haunte couture for over 6 decades
Coco Chanels elegant designs inspired…
women of fashion to abandon the complicated and uncomfortable clothes.
Coco chanels designs…
Shows simplicity, comfort and significantly changed the fashion industry.
Coco Chanel is most famous for…
Her timeless designs, little black dresses and trademark suits
In the 1920s Coco Chanel launched…
Her first perfume and eventually introduced the Chanel suit the little black dress with emphasis to make clothes more comfortable for women.
Who is Harry Beck ?
20th century English technical draftsman
What did Harry Beck design?
The London Underground travel system
