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Great Designs: The World's Best Design Explored And Explained
Great Designs: The World's Best Design Explored And Explained
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Discover the story of design and its evolution from the industrial revolution to the modern day - from William Morris wallpaper and the Swiss Army Knife to 21st-century icons of design such as the Apple iPad and Philippe Starck's Masters Chair.
With stunning photography and useful explanatory pull-outs of characteristic features, each entry shows you the numerous ways in which art and engineering have created products that are both functional and beautiful. Comprehensive profiles of each celebrated design explain why each one was created, who for, and how innovations in technology and materials made its creation possible.
Covering design from the everyday to the avant-garde, and from interior design to furniture, glassware, tableware, textiles, cars, electronics, and graphics, Great Designs is perfect for anyone who loves beautiful objects.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Line Summary
Explore iconic designs shaping daily life and art.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by how everyday objects become timeless icons, this book is a treasure. Its stunning visuals and insightful stories will inspire anyone curious about the marriage of art and engineering in design. You'll enjoy discovering the stories behind objects you've seen and possibly use, gaining a new appreciation for their craftsmanship and history.