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Michael Graves, Renowned Architect Who Designed Products For Target, Dies

Renowned architect and industrial designer Michael Graves has died at the age of 80. Graves is perhaps, best-known for designing household objects for Target. In his later years, he was paralyzed and turned to designing for the disabled.

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Neda Ulaby
Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.

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