With more than 3,000 designs in production and more than 300 awards, he might be expected to sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of his creative labors. But then, designer of democratic objects and modern interiors, Karim Rashid continually does the unexpected. His wildly popular designs, like a 2009 modern resin bathtub with built-in television for Saturn, Korea, never fail to surprise and please.
Television Bathtub for Korean’s Saturn (via)
He recently told designboom.com, ”People live too much in the past, they reference too much to past styles, and traditional behaviors and rituals. I’m only interested in completely contemporary living. For example, I only wear microfibers, its all grey, silver, and white stuff, its smart, its clothing that has to do with the time we’re living in, not trying to be something we’re not.”
Already in 20 permanent collections like the one at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York, Rashid exhibits art in galleries internationally. He has collaborated on designs with makers of luxury goods like Swarovski, as well as household names like Dirt Devil and Samsung.
Karim Gallery Art Expo (via)
Not content to design only, Rashid’s published works include “Design Yourself” and “KarimSpace.” He also manages to fit in frequent appearances as guest lecturer at universities and conferences around the globe. In fact, he says that much of his designing is done on airplanes during his many travels.
Rashid is at home in many worlds. Born in Egypt and raised in England and Canada, he now lives and works out of New York City.
His passion is designing for the people and making a difference in society. He believes, “Design is about the betterment of our lives poetically, aesthetically, experientially, sensorially, and emotionally.”
Karim Rashid Designed Loft (via)
What else Karim Rashid is saying:
He recently told Interior Design,”I’m wearing purple for the first time in 10 years. Can you believe it?” and speaking about his opinion that all colors go together: “I don’t think there are rules anymore.”
What about his dreams? In an interview with MetropolisMag.com, he answered these questions: How about dream clients? “Fiat, Vespa, Trek bikes, Bose, Philips, Vitra, Motorola, Ikea.” Dream job? “Industrial designer or a musician or a prophet.”
Color Lover Karim Rashid’s Own Loft Unleashed (via)
Karim Rashid a Designer of Life (via)
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