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1987-1988

"Frollerskates"

frogdesign

founded in Germany, 1969-present

Frog design, founded by Hartmut Esslinger in 1969, approached the design of ordinary objects in a radical way, rejecting functionalism and adhering to the principle that "form follows emotion." These frollerskates, created a hundred years after roller skating became a popular pastime, have been technically and conceptually rethought. Lightweight polyurethane is used for the shell, allowing the wheels to be integrated into their exuberantly modern design.

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frogdesign, "Frollerskates", 1987-1988 | Philadelphia Museum of Art