Charles Eames
Designer, Founder
About
American designer whose partnership with Ray Eames spanned furniture, architecture, exhibitions and film. Their shared practice at the Eames Office combined material experimentation with a commitment to explaining complex ideas through design.
SourceSelected articles & interviews
Design Q&A
A short film in which Charles Eames answers a curator's questions about design and the ideas behind the Eames Office's practice.
Articles & interviews
- Modern Brand Design History: From Olivetti to Instagram
The article presents an excerpt from Taschen’s book *The Elements of Brand Design* by Katharina Sussek and Jens Müller of Vista studio. It traces the evolution of modern brand design from early industrial-era symbols to contemporary corporate identities, highlighting milestones from AEG and Olivetti to IBM and Instagram. The piece contextualizes how design has shaped brand recognition and identity across history.
- Where have all the flowers gone? The new dawn of Corita Kent
The article explores the exhibition 'Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images' at the Marciano Art Foundation, which revisits the photographic and graphic legacy of artist and activist Corita Kent. Written by Meg Farmer, it situates Kent’s work within the cultural and political landscape of mid-century Los Angeles, highlighting her use of everyday imagery, typography, and color as tools of moral and social reflection.
- Nature finds its rhythm in Orfeo Tagiuri’s animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe
London-based artist Orfeo Tagiuri created two animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe’s collaborative albums, titled 'Procession' and 'Suddenly'. The works explore themes of interconnectivity and transformation, drawing inspiration from the Eames’ 'Powers of Ten' and William Blake’s prints. Created entirely in Procreate Dreams, the animations merge natural and human imagery in a fluid, improvisational style.
- New Branding for The Eames Institute by Manual
BP&O features Manual’s brand identity for the Eames Institute, a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Ray and Charles Eames. The identity embraces playfulness, curiosity, and materiality, reflecting the Eameses’ philosophy of accessible, joyful design. Richard Baird praises Manual’s approach for being approachable and conceptually aligned with the Eames spirit.
- Daily Dialogue Creates Coded J E CAI Identity Exploring Order and Chaos
Munich-based creative consultancy Daily Dialogue created a systematic identity for London fashion designer J E CAI. Referencing Charles and Ray Eames' 1977 documentary Powers of Ten, the work uses tenfold sequential typographic codes, custom lettering and a monospaced text family to explore tension between order and chaos. A soft-grey and monochrome palette supports the brand's technical, uniform visual world.
- We're Not Bluffing: Eames Office and Art Of Play Collaborate To Create a Series Of Luxury Playing Cards
Eames Office partnered with Art of Play to create a limited-edition series of luxury playing cards featuring designs from artists including Pentagram and Paula Scher. The collaboration celebrates timeless design and craftsmanship, offering a refined collectible for design and card enthusiasts. The project launched in November 2021, aligning with the winter season.
- Why Designers Matter More in an AI-Driven World
In this PRINT Magazine opinion piece, Justin Ahrens explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the design landscape. He argues that while AI tools like Canva and Claude make creation faster and more accessible, they also amplify the need for human judgment, taste, and meaning. The article positions designers as essential guides in an era of automated creativity, emphasizing responsibility, clarity, and emotional intelligence.