Design : An International Handbook

by Polster, Bernd; Schuler, Markus; Neumann, Claudia; Leven, Frederick

• ISBN13: 9780810992467
• ISBN10: 0810992469
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc

Summary

From the iconic Volkswagen Beetle to graceful Eames chairs to the sleek, stylish iPod, the world of design surrounds us. This chunky, comprehensive guide, packed with 400 design examples and more than 2,000 photographs, places the last 125 years of industrial design at your fingertips. Organized alphabetically and covering everything from lighting, cars, and furniture to electronics, glass, and flatware, this exhaustive and compact book includes designers, studios, and companies from across the international design spectrum, including Alvar Aalto, the Finnish glass and furniture designer, and Muji, a Japanese manufacturer. Each entry is illustrated with multiple examples and accompanied by a time line and informative text that includes biographical details, company histories, and product information. Intertextual arrows and other cross-referencing aids guide the reader to related entries and reveal the interconnectedness of the design universe. For design addicts, curious students, and devoted professionals alike, this is the perfect book to place on your Noguchi coffee table.