Designer David Lewis has passed away

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Expoman
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 15:17 GMT
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"Over the years at David Lewis Designers, Torsten Valeur has gradually worked more and more independently, from idea generation to design implementation. In 2007, he became partner of the company, and in his capacity as Head of David Lewis Designers Studio, Torsten Valeur will eventually be at the helm at David Lewis Designers, when David Lewis retires."

 

From David Lewis web site Torsten Valeur CV

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Yendys
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 16:07 GMT
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Very sad. Some of his designs really did break through old concepts bringing new and fresh way of looking at and using products. Timeless
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ngnear (archived)
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 16:36 GMT
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PentaIII (archived)
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 18:00 GMT
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Sad news, only the other day I was reading about him and his work.

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jldmelb
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 18:04 GMT
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RIP

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TripEnglish (archived)
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 21:27 GMT
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What a complete surprise. RIP.

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bentleyman (archived)
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Posted November 9, 2011 at 21:30 GMT
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Very sad indeed. RIP.

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-multimedia Robert-
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Posted November 10, 2011 at 01:40 GMT
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Outstanding performance, Rest In Peace

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Roger (archived)
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Posted November 10, 2011 at 02:08 GMT
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Very sad news, indeed.

He defined B&O. The designs were above brilliant as he sticked to his belives and he challenged the engineers in a way that helped defined what B&O is all about.

Roger

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Flappo (archived)
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Posted November 10, 2011 at 02:59 GMT
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Very Sad News.

I don't think he ever got the recognition he deserved for some of his work, seemingly overshadowed by JJ , unfairly in many ways.

 

So who on earth will take up the baton now ??

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