Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON - the designer I choose 

what are they known for?
Verner Panton was one of the most innovative designers of 20th Century design and architecture.  He was the first designer to create inflatable furniture and has also recieved much aclaim for his single molded Panton chair and the "Flying Chair".  Most known for his pyschedelic inspired, large-scale installation art ("architecture") that auidences could physically interact with.  His range of design work includes: seating, lighting, wall elements, fabric, interior design/enviornments, and miscelenous works (such as sculpture).  He pushed technology to its limits and produced other design icons such as the Flowerpot Lamp and the Pantower. 

what was their philosophy?
Panton wasn't obstructed by limitation adults incur throughout life.  Instead, he dreamed and created with the imaginary vision of a child, where anything was possible and the laws of gravity didn't exist.  He wasn't interested in just the design of singular objects, but rather the development of complementary groups of furnishings and the design of entire spaces. 

 did they have a style or belong to a movement in design?
His 'Fantasy Landscapes' are considered 'cult' status in today's day. He focused on extravagant geometric forms and the use of strong color.  He was influenced by Jacobson's "Organic Modern Approach," but first established himself at the forefront of the avant-garde movement.  When creating domestic spaces, he leand on his architectural background and fused floors, walls, furniture, lighting, and textiles into wholly original and integrated interiors.  

 did they use a particular color palette?
Panton's signature style involved the use of extremely bold, bright, highly saturated  often neon colors.