Jacob Jensen
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Jacob Jensen (29 April 1926 – 15 May 2015) was a Danish industrial designer best known for his work with Bang & Olufsen.[1] Jensen designed numerous popular high-end consumer products, developing a functional minimalism style that formed a prominent part of the Danish modern movement.[2][3] In 1958 he founded the Jacob Jensen Design Studio.[4] Jensen designed for other brands including Alcatel, Kirk, Boform, General Electric, International Gift Corporation, JO-JO, Labofa, Rodenstock, Rosti (Rosti Mepal), and Stentofon.[5] His works have been featured at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, and have received numerous design awards.[6][7]
Jacob Jensen | |
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Died | 15 May 2015(2015-05-15) (aged 89) Virksund, Denmark |
Nationality | Danish |
Education | School of Arts and Crafts (Denmark) |
Known for | Industrial design |
Movement | Danish modern |
Children | Thomas Ryan Jensen
Katja Ryan Hopwood Timothy Jacob Jensen Troels Jakob Jensen Toke Jakob Jensen |
Website | http://jacobjensendesign.com/ |