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Downfallen, a BASE jumper and Urban Explorer, died doing what he loved just before Xmas 2009.

“Question everything generally thought to be obvious.”
Dieter Rams

As head of design at Braun, the German consumer electronics manufacturer, Dieter Rams emerged as one of the most influential industrial designers of the late 20th century by defining an elegant, legible, yet rigorous visual language for its products. The exhibition will showcase Rams’ landmark designs for Braun and furniture manufacturer Vitsœ, examine how Rams’ design ethos inspired Braun’s entire product range for over 40 years, and assess his lasting influence on today’s design landscape.
See an exclusive interview with Dieter Rams and Tom Dyckhoff on The Culture Show, Thursday 3 December at 7pm on BBC2.

Dieter Rams' Ten Principles of good design:
Good design is innovative.
Good design makes a product useful.
Good design is aesthetic.
Good design makes a product understandable.
Good design is unobtrusive.
Good design is honest.
Good design is long-lasting.
Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
Good design is environmentally friendly.
Good design is as little design as possible.

Exhibition tickets available in advance from Ticketweb

Dieter Rams in conversation with Deyan Sudjic from Vitsœ on Vimeo. Filmed at Vitsœ, 72 Wigmore Street London in September 2008.

Late Night
Design Overtime Sparkle the Dark Up Friday 4 December, 6 - 10pm. Tickets only £5 in advance and include activities and entry to all current exhibitions.

Gallery Tours
22 November and 21 February, 12 noon
Led by Design Museum curator Alex Newson

For Families
Box Clever Workshops
10 January, 24 January, 7 February, 28 February at 2.30pm
Children's Gallery Tours
24 October, 28 October, 21 November, 12 December at 2.30pm

For Young People
Get into...Product Design 3 day course
15 - 17 February

The Design Museum is grateful for the generous support of the Dieter Rams Circle of Friends and Vitsœ.

2009/12/03

OSCAR award-winning South African actress Charlize Theron, 34, put up another good performance when she pulled “Ireland” during a rehearsal for the World Cup draw.

The actress was pulling Fifa’s leg over Ireland’s failed bid to become the 33rd team at the 32-nation Cup.

Ireland had asked to be allowed to participate after being ousted in the play-offs by France, which clinched its place with a goal from striker William Gallas after captain Thierry Henry had handled the ball.

Theron, who will co-host Friday’s draw with Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke, pulled the “Ireland” ball out of the bowl instead of France.

“Yes, she did, but it was only a joke,” Valcke told reporters.