George Nelson[18]
Born in Connecticut, USA, in 1908, George Nelson was a pivotal figure in the early development of modern design. Trained in architecture and fine arts at Yale, he believed in the transformative power of design, taking inspiration from nature’s perfection. After winning the prestigious Rome Prize, he spent two years in Italy, engaging with leading modernists like Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius. His career as a writer and industrial designer greatly influenced the future of design.
