John Follis

John Follis (1913-1995) was an American industrial designer known for his contributions to the development of modern design in the United States.
 
Follis was born in Iowa and studied architecture and industrial design at the University of Illinois. He began his career as an architect but soon turned to industrial design, working for a variety of companies including General Electric, Westinghouse, and Sunbeam.
 
Follis's designs were characterized by their sleek, modernist aesthetic and their emphasis on functionality and user experience. He was particularly skilled at designing consumer products such as kitchen appliances, radios, and televisions that were both visually appealing and easy to use.
 
One of Follis's most famous designs is the Sunbeam Mixmaster, a popular kitchen appliance that was introduced in the 1930s and remained in production for many years. Follis's design for the Mixmaster featured a sleek, streamlined body and a powerful motor that made it easy to mix ingredients quickly and efficiently.
 
Follis's work helped to establish modern design as a dominant force in American culture and influenced many other designers in the United States and around the world. He was a key figure in the development of the Industrial Designers Society of America and served as its president from 1964 to 1965.
 
Today, Follis's designs can be found in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in Washington, D.C.