Dale Fahnstrom is former director of the Institute of Design, where he has been on faculty since 1966. As a member of the interdisciplinary faculty team that leads the graduate demonstration class, he works individually with students on human-center
...MoreDale Fahnstrom is former director of the Institute of Design, where he has been on faculty since 1966. As a member of the interdisciplinary faculty team that leads the graduate demonstration class, he works individually with students on human-centered product development theses. Professor Fahnstrom assists the Director on facilities planning and coordination.
Professor Fahnstrom has designed products for such diverse corporate clients as Knoll International, Philips Electronics, Steelcase, and NEC. His work in packaging design is featured in the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum; his ‘Bulldog’ chair, designed with Michael McCoy and introduced in 1990 by Knoll, was the largest-selling seating product in the manufacturer's line. He is a partner in the consulting firm of Fahnstrom/White and holds a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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