Marc Newson
Marc Newson is known for his futuristic but technically rigorous approach to design. Born in Sydney, he has worked from studios in Tokyo, Paris and, now, London, to design everything from a private jet to a Ford car. Newson’s entrée to design came through his mother who took him to live at a beachfront hotel where he remembers as being “full of cool Italian stuff”. After traveling to Asia and Europe in his teens, Marc studies jewelry design and sculpture in Sydney and applied the learnt skills to furniture. Marc was influenced by imported Italian magazines, like Domus and Ottogano while working part time at a newsagent. Marc was also influenced by cars which included the DB4 Aston Martins and the 1960s Lamborghinis and was also influenced by Joe Colombo for his “killer shapes “ and Achile Castiglioni for being “clever and witty”. Below are some examples of his previous work.
Rock doorstop , 1997
Qantas Sky Bed , 2003
Wooden Chair , 1988
Lockheed Lounge , 1986
Felt Chair , 1989
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