OTYPE=R : ravesteyncompleet.txt : 01341 | Historical overview of the interaction between architects on the one hand and product, furniture and industrial designers on the other, who engage in each other's fields of work. Conclusion: many high-profile and influential furniture and other products are still designed by architects. However, there are also furniture makers and designers who have had a significant influence on architecture. They can solve open-minded and original architectural problems. It is also indicated that the rediscovery of the architect as a leading and high-profile industrial designer has led to interesting industry-initiated projects.