Vale Edward Healy LFDIA Industrial Design
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edward John Healy last Sunday aged 90 years. Ted has been a member of the Institute since 1958 and has served in many capacities from Council Member to Chapter President to Federal Vice President. Ted was a Foundation member of the Institute [1958] and one of the signatories to the Articles and Memorandum.
Ted graduated in Industrial Design with an Associate Diploma from RMIT and was a Designer with A.G.Healing Ltd from 1949 -1959. Following this he was with Crown Crystal Glass 1959-62, Email Ltd, 1962 63, Chief Designer at A.G. Healing Ltd, 1963-68. He was a practicing Private Consultant from 1971 for many years and his principal client was Pye Industries Ltd.
His history with the Institute saw him serve as Treasurer of the Victorian Chapter 1958-59, Committee Members NSW over various years, Vice President NSW Chapter 1971-72-73, President NSW Chapter 1973-74 and Federal Councilor 1972-73-74.
His great belief in design was conveyed through his professional practice as an Industrial Designer and as a teacher in Design Education.
He was one of the few practicing designers who have made a significant contribution to design education by consistently teaching while practicing throughout his professional working life. As such he was awarded a DIA Fellowship in 1974, subsequently a Life Fellowship in 1991 and inducted into the DIA Hall of Fame in 2010.
We send our deepest condolences to Edward's family.