Trailblazing in Design: The Influential Career of Charlotte Perriand

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Trailblazing in Design: The Influential Career of Charlotte Perriand

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0011

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join the She Builds Podcast as they delve into the life and work of Charlotte Perriand, a pioneering French designer and architect who worked alongside Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret on many iconic modern pieces. Later in her career, she shifted her focus to natural materials and rustic designs, leaving a lasting impact on the world of design.

With a degree from the Ecole de L’Union des Arts Decoratifs, Charlotte broke barriers in the male-dominated industry and continued to innovate throughout her illustrious career. Listeners will learn about Perriand's early life, her struggles as a female designer in a male-dominated field, and her groundbreaking achievements that continue to influence design and architecture today. Whether you're a design enthusiast or just curious about the stories of influential women, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of female pioneers on the built environment.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the early life and career of Charlotte Perriand, including her education and early work with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.
2. Explain the challenges faced by Perriand as a female designer in a male-dominated industry, and how she broke barriers to become a pioneering figure in the world of design and architecture.
3. Analyze Perriand's contributions to modern design, including her use of natural materials and rustic designs, and how they continue to influence design today.
4. Evaluate the significance of Perriand's life and work as a female pioneer in the field of design and architecture, and the impact she has had on the industry and the representation of women in design.

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