LOTA: A Dedication to Charles & Ray Eames (based on the 1958 India Report authored by them) THE INDIA REPORT: The Government of India asked for recommendations on a programme of training in design that would serve as an aid to the small industries; and that would resist the present rapid deterioration in design and quality of consumer goods. Charles Eames, American industrial designer and his wife and colleague Ray Eames, visited India for three months at the invitation of the Government, with the sponsorship of the Ford Foundation, to explore the problems of design and to make recommendations for a training programme. The Eameses toured throughout India, making a careful study of the many centres of design, handicrafts and general manufacture. They talked with many persons, official and non-official, in the field of small and large industry, in design and architecture, and in education. As a result of their study and discussions, the India Report emerged. Based on the recommendations in the India Report, NID was setup. To watch the film, click on : youtu.be/7SWEgI-HBCg To download India Report click on: nid.edu/Userfiles/Eames___India_Report.pdf
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