Inspired by designers

Youtube video: "Design legend Michael Bierut tells the story of the accidental success of one of the most famous maps in the world -- the London Tube Map, designed by Harry Beck."

Youtube video: "Marcel Breuer was one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century. Here Christopher Wilk, Keeper of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A, explores the history of the Short Chair – one of his best-known designs"

Youtube video: "Revolutionary fashion designer Coco Chanel was raised in a convent where she learned to sew. She would introduce the world to the 'Little Black Dress' in 1926 and become the first designer to put her name on a fragrance."

This Youtube video shows an interview with Lord Norman Foster, talking about how architecture can make a positive impact in society. Images throughout the video show examples of work from Foster + Partners.

This Youtube video shows footage of Sir Alec Issigonis explaining how the idea for the mini came about, including footage of his initial sketches.

This Youtube video provides an introduction to William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement.

This Youtube video shows the trailer for the Victoria and Albert Museum's Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition. It contains footage from a selection of fashion shows across Alexander McQueen's career.

This Youtube video is taken from ITV News for the Victoria and Albert, Mary Quant exhibition. Footage sets Mary Quant's clothes as a revolution for young women of the time.

This Youtube video provides an introduction to the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, presented through the stained glass window, The River of Life.

This Youtube video provides an introduction to the life and work of Gerrit Rietveld, including interviews with friends and footage of work as both an architect and designer.

This Youtube video provides an overview of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work, with images of architecture, furniture, posters, textiles and artwork.

Youtube video: "Alberto Alessi, the Alessi president, told Dezeen that Aldo Rossi's La Conica espresso maker defies the key principle of 20th century design that form should follow function. "[Aldo Rossi's] practice was completely different from the usual practice of industrial design as it is taught in schools," Alessi says. "In schools they teach students that form follows function, but Aldo didn't believe that."

Youtube video: "He's known as the godfather of 'Italian Cool' and has been credited with helping create the bright-pop 1980s aesthetic. But despite fame in Italy and a huge impact on the design world Ettore Sottsass is far from a household name."

This Youtube video from Design Milk shows footage from an interview with Philippe Starck being questioned about his philosophy for design.

Youtube video: "Over the course five decades, the girl born Vivienne Isabel Swire has gone from punk-provocateur to Britain’s best loved fashion designer. Raised in the D.I.Y. climate of post-war Derbyshire, it was 1970s London where she opened the Kings Road boutique that launched her name and, along with co-conspirator Malcolm McLaren, gave birth to Britain’s most defining youth movement: punk. In the years that followed - from Pirates to Mini Crini, Harris Tweed to the present day - she plundered history, pioneering the idea that fashion could be about more than just clothes - it could be about protest too."

Youtube video: "Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the world's leading architects, has died at the age of 65. She was born in Iraq, but called the UK home for 40 years. She designed some of the world's most innovative buildings, including the Guangzhou Opera House in China, and the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympic Games."

Youtube video: "We visited Heatherwick Studio, and spent some time with the founder, Thomas Heatherwick, and Stuart Wood, head of innovation, to discuss projects past and present, and how Heatherwick Studio developed their extraordinary approach to design."

Youtube video: "One of the greatest minds of the 20th Century, Raymond Loewy the father of Streamline design, from the Cold Spot refrigerator to Sky Lab, his design was everywhere. He's most remembered for the amazing car designs he fostered."