Stockholm Design's Charlotte Wiking dies at 48
Inspirational business leader Charlotte Wiking, a key figure in Sweden's creative industries, has passed away after a short illness. More about Stockholm Design's Charlotte Wiking dies at 48
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Pioneering African American designer Charles Harrison dies aged 87
Charles Harrison, the industrial designer who revolutionised the View-Master toy and the plastic trash can, has passed away aged 87. More about Pioneering African American designer Charles Harrison dies aged 87
Graphic designer Anthon Beeke dies aged 78
Dutch graphic designer Anthon Beeke, the creator of the 1969 Naked Ladies typeface, has passed away aged 78 following a stroke. More about Graphic designer Anthon Beeke dies aged 78
Postmodernism pioneer Robert Venturi dies aged 93
Pritzker Prize-winning American architect Robert Venturi, who spearheaded the postmodern movement with wife and partner Denise Scott Brown, has died aged 93 following a short illness. More about Postmodernism pioneer Robert Venturi dies aged 93
Aram Store director Ruth Aram dies aged 52
Ruth Aram, who directed London's Aram Store with her brother Daniel and father Zeev, has died. More about Aram Store director Ruth Aram dies aged 52
Architectural imagery pioneer Alan Davidson dies
Scottish architectural visualiser Alan Davidson, who pioneered the use of computers to create realistic digital images of buildings, has died aged 58. More about Architectural imagery pioneer Alan Davidson dies
Kerry Hill "architect of exceptional sensibility and expertise" dies aged 75
Australian Institute of Architects' Gold Medal-winning architect Kerry Hill, designer of the City of Perth Library as well as numerous award-winning hotels, has passed away. More about Kerry Hill "architect of exceptional sensibility and expertise" dies aged 75
Prolific New York architect and Trump collaborator Costas Kondylis dies aged 78
Architect Costas Kondylis, who designed countless residential skyscrapers in Manhattan including several for Donald Trump, has died aged 78. More about Prolific New York architect and Trump collaborator Costas Kondylis dies aged 78
Fashion designer Kate Spade dies aged 55 in apparent suicide
Fashion designer Kate Spade has been found dead at her New York apartment, where she reportedly took her own life. More about Fashion designer Kate Spade dies aged 55 in apparent suicide
Architect Will Alsop dies aged 70
British architect Will Alsop, described as "one of architecture's biggest characters and talents", has died at the age of 70 after a short illness. More about Architect Will Alsop dies aged 70
Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70
Larry Harvey, the man who founded Burning Man festival, has passed away after suffering a stroke. More about Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70
Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, known for dressing icons including Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 91. More about Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
Wind-up radio inventor Trevor Baylis dies aged 80
British inventor Trevor Baylis, who developed the first radio powered by a crank, has died following a long illness. More about Wind-up radio inventor Trevor Baylis dies aged 80
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish furniture giant IKEA, has died, the company has announced. More about IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Wendell Castle "father of the art furniture movement" dies aged 85
American designer and artist Wendell Castle, famous for his elaborate woodwork pieces, has died aged 85 after a battle with leukaemia. More about Wendell Castle "father of the art furniture movement" dies aged 85
Australian architect Cameron Lyon passes away
Cameron Lyon, a director of influential Australian firm Lyons and a pioneer of "people-friendly courthouses", has died. More about Australian architect Cameron Lyon passes away
Housing pioneer Neave Brown dies aged 88
Acclaimed architect Neave Brown, a "pioneer of quality public housing", has died following a battle with cancer. More about Housing pioneer Neave Brown dies aged 88
American architect John Portman dies aged 93
Atlanta-based architect and developer John C Portman Jr, renowned for his buildings designed around vast atria, has died aged 93. More about American architect John Portman dies aged 93
Architecture historian Gavin Stamp dies aged 69
The architecture industry has been paying tribute to historian, writer and broadcaster Gavin Stamp, who has died following a battle with prostate cancer. More about Architecture historian Gavin Stamp dies aged 69
Prolific logo designer Ivan Chermayeff dies aged 85
New York-based graphic designer Ivan Chermayeff, whose iconic designs include logotypes for New York's MoMA and LA's MoCA museums, has died aged 85. More about Prolific logo designer Ivan Chermayeff dies aged 85