Quiz on Marianne Brandt

Which institution did Marianne Brandt attend as a student?

• Harvard University

• Bauhaus

• MIT

• Oxford University

What type of products did Marianne Brandt develop?

• Geometrically pure kitchenware

• Automobiles

• Textiles

• Furniture

What was a notable characteristic of Marianne Brandt's designs?

• Simple forms relevant to modern designs

• Complex and ornate patterns

• Bright and colorful motifs

• Heavy and industrial structures

What is the function of the offset lid in Marianne Brandt's the Tea infuser MT49?

• To enhance the design

• To prevent drips

• To make it easier to open

• To hold more tea

What material is the hemisphere of Marianne Brandt's ash tray made from?

• Steel

• Copper

• Brass

• Aluminum

What was significant about Brandt's designs in terms of production?

• They were handcrafted

• They were among the first Bauhaus products to be mass-produced

• They were only available to a select audience

• They were made from rare materials

What is Margaret Calvert's profession?

• Graphic designer

• Architect

• Painter

• Sculptor

What is one of Margaret Calvert's contributions?

• Updated road signage

• Designed skyscrapers

• Invented the internet

• Created fashion designs

What is the primary purpose of the Transport typeface designed in 1963?

• To enhance artistic expression

• To improve high-speed reading

• To reduce printing costs

• To promote digital media

What is a key feature of the 'Men at work' road sign introduced in 1965?

• Uses complex imagery

• Uses stylised pictogram

• Includes detailed text

• Features bright colors