Matt Jeffries, designer of original Starship Enterprise, dead at 82 (1 Viewer)

[Peter McM]

Jeffries was Art Director for the original Star Trek series 1966-1969 and his influence is evident in designs today. The well-known "Jeffries tube", access tunnels on all vessels, were named in his honor.

My condolences to the entire Star Trek family.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

A brilliant designer, a true loss

 

[Tony Whalen]

Sorry to hear this news! Matt must have been very proud, considering how long-lived his designs continue to be! Designer of the one-n-only NCC-1701. (No bloody A...b...)

Rest in peace Matt!

 

[Chris Lockwood]

> The well-known "Jeffries tube", access tunnels on all vessels, were named in his honor

Interesting. I always assumed that name came from a fictional character.

 

[Ric Easton]

His design was instantly recognizable. Even to non fans. He made the Enterprise as much a character of the show as the actors.

Ric

 

[Peter McM]

For those who may not know, the shooting model of the U.S.S. Enterprise used in the original series is now on permanent display in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. It measures somewhere beween 9 to 12 feet in length--I can't remember exactly.