Born 1932 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Joined Braun in 1955, Chief of Design 1961-1995. Defined Braun's clean functional aesthetic. Iconic products: SK 4 record player (1956), 606 Universal Shelving System (1960), T3 pocket radio (1958, direct inspiration for the iPod). Authored '10 Principles for Good Design' (1970s). Philosophy 'Less, but better' (Weniger, aber besser) became foundational influence on Jony Ive at Apple. Officer of the Order of Merit Federal Republic of Germany. Vitsoe still produces his furniture today.