Stamps Honor Design Pioneers

A new sheet of stamps honors 12 of the nation’s most important and influential industrial designers: Peter Müller-Munk, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Raymond Loewy, Donald Deskey, Walter Dorwin Teague, Henry Dreyfuss, Norman Bel Geddes, Dave Chapman, Greta von Nessen, Eliot Noyes, Russel Wright and Gilbert Rohde.

Industrial design, which emerged during the Great Depression as a way to attract consumers, is characterized by sleek, streamlined looks that evoke a sense of speed, efficiency and modernity. The designs encompass everything from consumer goods — furniture, kitchen appliances and electronics — to cars, high-speed trains and airplanes.

Some of the best recognized classic examples are the “Patriot” radio, Fiesta dinnerware, Kodak’s “Baby Brownie” camera and the “Selectric” typewriter.