Date of Birth: November 5, 1893
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: July 14, 1986
Biography
Raymond Loewy was a French-born American industrial designer, widely recognized as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Born on November 5, 1893, in Paris, France, Loewy moved to the United States in 1919 after serving in World War I. He began his career in window dressing and fashion illustration, eventually transitioning into industrial design. Loewy’s pioneering work in product design, corporate identity, and transportation design led to iconic creations such as the Coca-Cola bottle, the Greyhound Scenicruiser bus, and the logos for Shell and Exxon. His design philosophy emphasized simplicity and functionality, which earned him the nickname “The Father of Industrial Design.” Loewy passed away on July 14, 1986, in Monaco.
5 Interesting Facts about Raymond Loewy
1. Raymond Loewy designed the first streamlined refrigerator for Sears, Roebuck, and Co., which became an instant commercial success.
2. He was responsible for designing the interior of the NASA Skylab space station.
3. Loewy redesigned the Studebaker Avanti, which became one of the most iconic American cars of the 1960s.
4. He created the livery for Air Force One during John F. Kennedy’s presidency.
5. Loewy was the first designer to appear on the cover of Time magazine, in 1949.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Raymond Loewy
1. “The most beautiful curve is a rising sales graph.”
2. “Between two products equal in price, function and quality, the better looking will outsell the other.”
3. “I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful.”
4. “Good design keeps the user happy, the manufacturer in the black and the aesthete unoffended.”
5. “Never leave well enough alone.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Raymond Loewy’s highest net worth is estimated to have been around $50 million at the peak of his career.
Children
Raymond Loewy had one daughter, Laurence Loewy, born in 1945.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Raymond Loewy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy
2. [Raymond Loewy Foundation](http://www.raymondloewyfoundation.com/
4. [Design Museum: Raymond Loewy](https://designmuseum.org/designers/raymond-loewy
5. [NASA – Raymond Loewy’s Skylab Designs](https://www.nasa.gov/feature/skylab-the-loewy-designs
