I have a love for the Eames. Their design work is beautiful, simple, and timeless. Their minds are brilliant and endlessly creative. They had a wonderful ability to communicate ideas in fascinating ways. But one of the values that I enjoyed most is summed up in a single quote:
Life was fun, was work was fun, was life.
We often try and separate our work life and our personal life. I hear people say “someday when I retire I will do all the things I’ve always wanted to do.” This mentality kills me. I want a life like the Eames. A life where work is weaved in to the fabric of life and enjoyment is the result of daily living.
American Masters has a great documentary on the Eames that I enjoyed watching. You can watch the entire documentary online so check it out below.
Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect & The Painter
