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Skip to content Click here to trigger the superball animation. About Collection Ranch Stories Discover playfulness in the Eameses’ process. Learn More Clicking here takes you to the Eames at Play page. The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity—a window into the world of problem-solving design. From May 12–22, the Eames Collection lands in New York City with a series of street-facing exhibits at Herman Miller’s Park Avenue location.Read the Article The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity—on how the Eameses made the best for the most for the least. The Eameses' quest to create a comfortable, affordable, mass-produced chair from a single material was a twelve-year journey that led to two iconic designs—and limitless permutations.View the Exhibit The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity—where the lessons of Ray and Charles come to life. The Eameses approached life as an ongoing quest where their own learning and growth was channeled into efforts from which the whole world could do the same. Today at the Eames Institute, we look to their example to forge a better tomorrow.Watch the Film From May 12–22, the Eames Collection lands in New York City with a series of street-facing exhibits at Herman Miller’s Park Avenue location.Read the Article Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Play/pause video content. The Eameses' quest to create a comfortable, affordable, mass-produced chair from a single material was a twelve-year journey that led to two iconic designs—and limitless permutations.View the Exhibit Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Play/pause video content. The Eameses approached life as an ongoing quest where their own learning and growth was channeled into efforts from which the whole world could do the same. Today at the Eames Institute, we look to their example to forge a better tomorrow.Watch the Film Previous slide Next slide Meet Ray & Charles Over the course of their decades-long partnership—in life and work—Ray and Charles Eames engaged in a tireless pursuit of problem-solving design that led to some of the most groundbreaking and iconic creations of the 20th century. From mass-produced ergonomic furniture that supported a wide range of people, activities, and environments, to films that succinctly and playfully conveyed complex concepts, to exhibitions that structured information like architecture, no subject matter or medium fell outside of their wide-angled vision for the role design could play in our world. With tireless curiosity, the trailblazing duo’s radically inclusive vision of design remains as powerful as ever. Images © Eames Office, LLC Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Play/pause video content. Images © Eames Office, LLC Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Play/pause video content. Llisa’s Corner Heirloom Variety Llisa Demetrios, granddaughter of Ray and Charles and chief curator of the Eames Institute, shares some of the most personal items from her family’s past, and tells us about the remarkable woman—her mother, Lucia Eames—who ensured those treasures would be preserved for future generations. Scroll Swipe to explore Llisa Demetrios Chief Curator Press to zoom Father and Daughter Portrait Both born and raised in St. Louis, Charles and Lucia shared a love of their hometown and each other. Press to zoom Holiday Wishes Postmarked December 25, 1976, this was one of many letters and telegrams sent by Ray and Charles to Lucia over the years. Press to zoom Ray’s Daily Planner Lucia Eames’ birthday noted with love on October 11, 1966. Press to zoom Lucia in the Meadow In the late-1940s, before the Eames House was built, Lucia could often be found sharing weekend picnics with Ray and Charles and shooting archery on the property. Lucia’s Lunch Box In the 1930s, when Lucia was a little girl, Charles painted this lunch box, which she treasured. Learn more Clicking here takes you to the Lucia’s Lunch Box page. These family keepsakes so beautifully illustrate the love between Ray, Charles, and my mother. — Llisa Demetrios Note to Lucia from Charles This three-page note, along with some photos, was sent to Lucia from Charles in 1942. Note to Lucia from Charles This three-page note, along with some photos, was sent to Lucia from Charles in 1942. Note to Lucia from Charles This three-page note, along with some photos, was sent to Lucia from Charles in 1942. Thinking of Ray, one thinks of Charles; thinking of Charles, one thinks of Ray. Thinking of both, one remembers the embrace of their presence… — Lucia Eames Press to zoom Family Photo Booth Strip As a teenager and college student, Lucia spent her summers with Ray and Charles in Los Angeles. The Collection After Ray and Charles passed away, the Eames family safeguarded the designers’ legacy by preserving the contents of the original Eames Office at 901 Washington in Venice, California. While the files, films, and photographs went to the Library of Congress, a vast majority of items have been cared for by the family and now form the basis of the Eames Collection. Today, the Eames Institute makes this remarkable body of work accessible to everyone. Explore the Collection Clicking here takes you to the The Collection page. Featured Exhibits As the Eames Institute works to fully document, conserve, preserve, and archive the Eames Collection, we offer an ever-growing series of online exhibitions for you to explore the world of Ray and Charles. 01 Before They Were the Eameses By the time Ray Kaiser met Charles Eames in 1940 each had led remarkable lives marked by restless curiosity and creative pursuits. This link opens the post, "Before They Were the Eameses" 02 Plywood During the War As World War II raged overseas, Ray and Charles turned their practice toward the war effort, and in the process learned lessons that set the stage for a life in design. This link opens the post, "Plywood During the War" 03 Form Follows Formulation The Eameses’ quest to create a comfortable and affordable shell chair from a single material led to two iconic designs—and limitless permutations. This link opens the post, "Form Follows Formulation" Welcome to a world where agriculture is an act of design, and opportunities for growth never go out of season. The Ranch The Eameses used prototypes to explore new ideas and demonstrate the effectiveness of their design solutions. Located in Petaluma, California, the Eames Ranch serves as a prototype for regenerative agriculture, water conservation, and land stewardship. Explore the Ranch Clicking here takes you to the The Ranch page. This link opens the content, "The Ranch" Kazam! Magazine At the Eames Institute, design is a way of seeing, thinking, acting, and reacting to the world around us. With Kazam! we explore the world through design. Read the Latest Clicking here takes you to the Kazam! Magazine page. Windows Installation For NYCxDESIGN, the Eames Institute lands in New York City with a street-facing exhibit at Herman Miller’s Park Avenue flagship. This link opens the article, "Windows Installation" Design Q&A: Emily Pilloton-Lam At Girls Garage, Emily Pilloton-Lam guides girls and gender-expansive youth to design interventions for social and personal good. This link opens the post, "Design Q&A: Emily Pilloton-Lam" Everything Connects Decades in the making, the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity offers a new window into the storied designers’ legacy. This link opens the post, "Everything Connects" Explore a Universe of Everything Eames Stay up-to-date on stories, exhibitions, and more by joining the Eames Institute community. Clicking here takes you to the Home page. About Collection Ranch Stories Donate Careers Press Instagram Facebook Twitter Email Us ©2022 Eames Institute | "Eames" is used by permission and under license from Eames Office, LLC