published 3 July
A new exhibition will tell the remarkable story of world renowned-designer David Mellor’s work.
David Mellor: Steel and Light will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the designer’s seminal cutlery range Symbol, alongside the centenary of stainless steel, which was developed in Mellor’s hometown of Sheffield.
The free exhibition is being shown in our Sheffield Institute of Arts Gallery from 27 September to 3 November 2013.
David Mellor, Royal Designer for Industry, was best known for his cutlery and metalwork design, but also worked on other design projects, such as redesigning the national traffic light system in the 1960s. Born in Sheffield, he began his metalwork training at Sheffield College of Art, one of Sheffield Hallam University’s founding colleges. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the University.