From architecture to product design

Until 1948 Hans Gugelot worked as in the field of architecture for various architects. In 1948, Gugelot was hired by Max Bill, for whom he created his first furniture designs. Two year later, Gugelot founded his own office and began designing "M125," a shelving and storage for which he later became known. Another influential work of Gugelot's in this period was the Ulm Stool, which he designed in collaboration with Bill.
In 1954, Gugelot met Erwin Braun, then-head of German consumer product company, Braun. Throughout his period at Braun, Hans Gugelot created a number of designs for the company, including the iconic Braun SK 4, which he designed with Dieter Rams. He also designed the famous Braun sixtant shaver.

“The difference between a designer and an engineer is basically nothing more than a technical distinction between specialists such as production engineers, constructing engineers and physicists. the designer is a constructing engineer who considers people as part of a system.”