Terje Meyer


Terje Meyer was a Norwegian industrial designer. He designed a wide range of products
for very different purposes; electronics, fittings, office furniture, farm machinery, household appliances, details for interiors and comprehensive systems in the genre labeled "Public design". More than 90 items are clearly distinguishable as "Meyer designs".

Education

Meyer was largely self-educated in his field, but received a diploma in Arts and Crafts in 1965 from SHKS in Oslo, Norway.

Career

He developed an interest in industrial design at an early stage of his career. Sonce he wad one of the outstanding figures in his profession, with a reputation for his ability to innovate.
In his creative work on constructions he encroached on territory which is usually regarded as the sole preserve of the engineer. This "intrusion" is especially evident in a series of new agricultural machines which are currently being developed, and which feature several innovations, in particular a new approach to the relationship between man and machine.
He also happened to have a keen interest in new forms of housing.
Terje Meyer's skills were in high demand also at organizational level, and he held a number of important positions, including board membership of international bodies.
Meyer served as: