Frederick Charles Ward (1900–1990) was a furniture and interior designer in Australia. [1] Ward worked with native wood in his long career. [2]
His designs were installed in the creation of the Australian National University campus, where he also served as the first head of the design unit. [3] [1]
Ward was commissioned to design furniture for prominent public buildings, including the National Library, and the Australian pavilion at Expo '67, Montreal, Quebec.
He acted as a design consultant to the Reserve Bank in Sydney. [4] He was consulted by the Department of Aircraft Production in production of timber-framed aircraft during WWII; this type of construction was used for the Beaufighter and the Mosquito Bomber. [5]
Ward was one of the founders of the Society of Designers for Industry, which later became the Design Institute of Australia. [3]
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Frederick Ward may refer to:
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