Bauhaus design is everywhere, but its roots are political

How does a revolutionary idea turn into a worldwide commercial success?

The answer is in the story of the Bauhaus. It’s the hundredth anniversary of the Bauhaus design school and it still has more to teach us. The Bauhaus is most often remembered for its namesake “style,” but the school’s most lasting impact is its philosophy: that design should serve people.

Quartz News travels to Germany and New England to explore the famous design school’s legacy.

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