Charles & Ray Eames Foundation

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Designers, Partners, Innovators

The Life and Legacy of Charles & Ray Eames

Black and white portrait of Charles & Ray Eames posed in front of the Eames House; they are holding hands

Visionary, experimental, and human-centered

From furniture to film, architecture to exhibitions, Charles & Ray shaped the way we think about design. Discover their works and ideas that continue to inspire generations worldwide.

Our Programs

Sharing and Sustaining the Eames Legacy

Education

Programs, resources, and initiative that teach design as a way of thinking.

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Events

Cultural gatherings, talks, and activities hosted at the Eames House and beyond.

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Exhibitions​

Experience Eames ideas brought to life in physical and digital exhibitions.

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Research

Ongoing projects that expand understanding of the Eameses’ work across disciplines.

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Fellowship​

A two-year program supporting mid-career scholars in design research.

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“Advice to students: 

Develop a curiosity; look at things 
as though for the first time. 

Think of things in relation to each other;
always think of the next larger thing

Avoid the ‘pat’ answer, the formula; avoid
the preconceived idea.

Study well objects made past recent and
ancient but never without the technological
and social conditions responsible.

Search out the true physical and psychological need;
prepare yourself to intelligently fill that need.”

– Charles & Ray Eames

A Historic Landmark

The Eames House

Come experience the Eames Case Study House for yourself and visit us in Pacific Palisades, California.

Preserving the Legacy

The Charles & Ray Eames Foundation safeguards the House, archives, and programs that share their vision with the world. Our mission is to ensure the Eames legacy continues to inspire future generations. Learn more about the foundation.

Be Part of the legacy

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Join us in preserving the Eames House and sustaining programs that bring Charles and Ray’s vision to life. Your support makes our mission possible.

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