Alexander Girard Jr.

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:designers
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Herman_Miller
gptkbp:awards gptkb:AIGA_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1907-05-24
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:collaborated_with George Nelson
gptkbp:contribution Colorful textile patterns
gptkbp:cultural_influence Mexican culture
gptkbp:death_date 1993-12-31
gptkbp:design Eclectic and playful
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:Ray_and_Charles_Eames
gptkbp:design_mediums gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:Graphics_Processing_Unit
gptkb:textiles
gptkb:furniture
Interior spaces
gptkbp:design_philosophy Emphasis on color and pattern
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:exhibitions gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art
gptkbp:famous_for Decorative arts
gptkbp:field gptkb:architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alexander Girard Jr.
gptkbp:influence Interior design
gptkbp:influenced Modern design
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Pop_art
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Charles_Eames
gptkbp:inspiration Folk art
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:textiles
gptkbp:legacy Girard Foundation
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_clients gptkb:Herman_Miller
gptkbp:notable_project gptkb:La_Fonda_del_Sol
gptkbp:notable_works Girard's designs for Herman Miller
gptkbp:philosophy Design should be fun
Design should be accessible
Design should be beautiful
Design should be collaborative
Design should be functional
Design should be innovative
Design should be sustainable
Design should be timeless
Design should celebrate diversity
Design should evoke emotion
Design should tell a story
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Santa_Fe,_New_Mexico
gptkbp:spouse Susan Girard
gptkbp:style Mid-century modern
gptkbp:tourism_impact European travel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alexander_Girard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6