Rams is a documentary portrait of Dieter Rams (2018)

Rams is a documentary portrait of Dieter Rams, one of the most influential designers alive, and a rumination on consumerism, sustainability, and the future of design. “The man who all but invented consumer product design as we know it today.” – The Guardian “To quantify his impact, you need only look at the millions of Apple products in our pockets.” —Fast Company “Dieter Rams’ design ethos has shaped the way entire generations think about making and consuming.” —Wired “Indifference towards people and the reality in which they live is actually the one and only cardinal sin in design.” – Dieter Rams For over fifty years, Dieter Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design and the world at large with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe. The objects Dieter has designed have touched the lives of millions of people––so many of us have had a Braun coffeemaker, shaver, stereo, calculator, speakers, or alarm clock. Or an Oral-B toothbrush. Or a Vitsoe 606 shelving syste ... Read full article.