if time travel were possible i'm sure most people would say that they might want to go back to a significant time in history or perhaps to a time they remember fondly. well i would have to say that i would choose to travel back in time and go shopping at design research.
desing research was a groundbreaking store - they were the first to introduce marimekko and the like to the united states. there would be no such thing as crate and barrel today if it were not for design research. started by an architect in the 50s in boston design research was the first to carry product lines that we are very familiar with today.
just look what the kitchenware department (circa mid 60s) is stocked with: enameled le creuset pots and dieter rams designed braun appliances. i'm hoping that if i do get to time travel that they don't charge me extra baggage fees since i will brining back alot of heavy stuff.
(image from design research: the store that brought modern living to american homes by jane thompson and alexandra lange, published by chronicle books)
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