Jasper Morrison: Master of simple design
Jasper Morrison, born in London in 1959, is a leading British designer who has gained international recognition for his simple and functional design style. After studying at Kingston Polytechnic Design School in London and the Royal College of Art, he furthered his education at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin. Since opening his design studio in London in 1986, Morrison has worked with renowned companies from all over the world. His designs can be found in the collections of major museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein in Germany.
Morrison pursues the principle of reducing design to the essentials and giving it a timeless quality. His objects appear familiar, almost self-evident, and deliberately avoid anything superfluous. This apparent simplicity has earned him numerous awards, including the Federal Prize for Product Design in 1992. Morrison has also realized projects beyond the product sector, such as the design of the streetcar for Expo 2000 in Hanover, which is considered a prime example of user-friendly design.
Jasper Morrison and Rosenthal have enjoyed a successful collaboration since 1995, which has led to iconic Rosenthal collections. His work for Rosenthal in particular illustrates how purist design can impress with intelligent details and maximum functionality.
