Alex Westerman Creative Director

Category: Product Design

My Obsession with the Ron Arad Rover Chair: Salvage, Divorce, and Postmodernism

My Obsession with the Ron Arad Rover Chair: Salvage, Divorce, and Postmodernism

The Scrapyard Epiphany Leather smells distinctly different when it survives a hostile separation. My ex-husband packed his belongings into a rented van on a rainy Tuesday. He took the sensible teak credenza. I kept the structural tubing. The Ron Arad…
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Exploring NYC’s Most Iconic Clocks: A Personal Journey

Exploring NYC’s Most Iconic Clocks: A Personal Journey

Key Takeaways: Exploring NYC’s Historic Timepieces My personal exploration covers twelve incredible horological landmarks scattered across our metropolis. You will discover the hidden history behind these beautiful public monuments. Table of Contents Key Takeaways: Exploring NYC’s Historic Timepieces Introduction to…
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Why We Say We "Love" Objects: The Psychology of Design

Why We Say We “Love” Objects: The Psychology of Design

Key Takeaways ​This article explores why we use the word “love” to describe inanimate objects, specifically through the lens of design. It examines the psychological concepts of Self-Expansion Theory and the Endowment Effect. We look at how designers like George…
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Why the Jens Quistgaard Ovoid Salad Bowl is the Ultimate Mid-Century Heirloom

Why the Jens Quistgaard Ovoid Salad Bowl is the Ultimate Mid-Century Heirloom

Key Takeaways and Summary Summary This article explores the intersection of personal grief and industrial design history through the lens of a specific object: Jens Harald Quistgaard’s Ovoid Salad Bowl (Model Number: #833). It traces the author’s emotional journey with…
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