Designs for life: From eco-design to design-art Not only an in-depth exploration of contemporary design practice, this book is also a rallying call for a more sustainable approach to product design of every type, from lighting and furniture design to consumer electronic equipment, transportation, product architecture, and environmental design. Visually stunning and highly informative, Design Now! illustrates the latest work by 90 of the world's leading designers and design-led manufacturing companies, while also featuring in-their-own-words statements that give a unique insight into the nature of 3-dimensional design today. Additionally, the editors? introductory essay authoritatively outlines the main issues facing designers, manufacturers and consumers, and offers a perceptive vision for a better way forward that focuses on the need to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Design Now! is essential for anyone interested in design and the road towards a greener future. Examples of selected designers and design-led companies featured: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Ecotricity, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Intelligent Energy, Jonathan Ive & Apple Design, LOT-EK, Ross Lovegrove, Marine Current Turbines, Jasper Morrison, Marc Newson, POC, Philips Design, Seymourpowell, Tokujin Yoshioka
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Charlotte J. and Peter M. Fiell run a design consultancy in London specializing in the sale, acquisition, study and promotion of design artifacts. They have lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and written numerous articles and books on design and designers, including TASCHEN's 1000 Lights, 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, Designing the 21st Century, and Scandinavian Design.
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This book is a showcase of great product designs from over 90 designers all over the world. They include individuals as well as big name companies. The book is written in English, German and French.
Each designer has a short writeup into his/her design inspiration and philosophy. They also talk about the challenges they face. For example, James Dyson had over 5000 prototypes before perfecting the vacuum cleaner. There's also a short biography, exhibitions, awards and client list.
This is a great reference book for anyone looking for inspiration or who wants to look at beautifully designed products.
Visit my Amazon profile for more reviews.
Each designer has a short writeup into his/her design inspiration and philosophy. They also talk about the challenges they face. For example, James Dyson had over 5000 prototypes before perfecting the vacuum cleaner. There's also a short biography, exhibitions, awards and client list.
This is a great reference book for anyone looking for inspiration or who wants to look at beautifully designed products.
Visit my Amazon profile for more reviews.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Lots of stuff to look at
Dec 29 2008
By Parka
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Format:Hardcover
This book is a showcase of great product designs from over 90 designers all over the world. They include individuals as well as big name companies. The book is written in English, German and French.
Each designer has a short writeup into his/her design inspiration and philosophy. They also talk about the challenges they face. For example, James Dyson had over 5000 prototypes before perfecting the vacuum cleaner. There's also a short biography, exhibitions, awards and client list.
This is a great reference book for anyone looking for inspiration or who wants to look at beautifully designed products.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
Each designer has a short writeup into his/her design inspiration and philosophy. They also talk about the challenges they face. For example, James Dyson had over 5000 prototypes before perfecting the vacuum cleaner. There's also a short biography, exhibitions, awards and client list.
This is a great reference book for anyone looking for inspiration or who wants to look at beautifully designed products.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Ótimo livro!!!
Aug 6 2008
By Diego U. Rodrigues
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é um tesão de livro... perfect! sem comentarios pra quem quer uma boa referência de design essa é a pedida!
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Oct 26 2010
By Lloyds Tsb
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for those who are designers like me or like design this is a very nice book full of good products , ideas and designs
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