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Designs by Chuck Harrison not only reflected
our changing lives, they often drove the transformation itself
that took place in the American home and workplace during
the era following World War II through the mid-1980s.
Retired from both professional design and
teaching, Harrison is currently speaking on his life’s work
and passion as captured in this insightful memoir.
A Life’s Design chronicles the
life, career and the emergent philosophy of Charles “Chuck”
Harrison, one the most prolific and respected industrial designers
of his time, an influencer on style and design today, and
a pioneer as the first African American executive ever hired
by Sears Roebuck & Company.
“The range of design projects that Harrison
completed in his career was quite remarkable,” writes
Professor Noel Mayo, Department of Design at Ohio State University.
“This book will be very helpful to designers, historians,
design educators and students around the world.”
Harrison’s inspirational life, his timeless
approach to design and his passion for inspiring others with
humor, insight and humility provide a story worth hearing.
“In this inspiring story of adversity and
achievement, Harrison blends heart-warming personal detail
with a straightforward description of his work as an industrial
designer,” comments Victoria Matranga, Design Programs
coordinator for the International Housewares Association.
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