George James Sowden (born 1942) is a British designer who is best known for his work with the Memphis Group. He was born in Leeds, England, and studied architecture at Gloucestershire College of Art in the 1960s. In 1970, he moved to Milan, where he started working with Ettore Sottsass and Olivetti.
In 1981, Sowden was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, a design movement that was known for its use of bold colors, geometric shapes, and eclectic materials. Sowden designed a number of iconic pieces for Memphis, including the Carlton bookcase, the Tahiti coffee table, and the Flamingo lamp.
After Memphis disbanded in 1988, Sowden continued to work as an independent designer. He has collaborated with a number of major companies, including Alessi, Bodum, and Guzzini. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.
Sowden is a recipient of the Compasso more...
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