Alexander Girard’s impact on textile and print design is immeasurable; his bold, gestural work helped shape the visual language of American Mid-Century Modernism. Architectural, geometric, and deeply referential, Girard’s designs engaged in a dialogue with their surroundings—both natural and built. As he once said, “Fabrics are a building material… They are as much a part of a room as are the conventional materials of brick, glass, wood, and plaster.” Girard’s annotated artwork for his 1954 ‘Cutouts’ print exemplifies this ethos. Within the print, a mathematical logic dictates its form and nods to conventions of architecture and industrial design. This was no coincidence: Girard was a close creative collaborator of Charles Eames and George Nelson, whose work in furniture and lighting echoed his modernist ideals. The three designers worked together at Herman Miller, sharing ideas and inspiring each others work. Our latest collaborative capsule with Alexander Girard launches tomorrow at 11am EST, exclusively on our website. #MadeInUSA