One of two new titles in the Design Museum Fifty series published in conjunction with London's prestigious Design Museum.The history of modern architecture is as diverse as it is beautiful, varying wi
One of two new titles in the Design Museum Fifty series published in conjunction with London's prestigious Design Museum.In the world of fashion trends come and go, but the work of a small number of d
Each of the typefaces profiled has a story, whether of its design, its use, or the reputation it has acquired. The designer is identified when known, along with the exact or approximate date the typef
Fashion is a powerful thing. It can be used for self-expression, to make a political statement, or simply to attract attention. Through this stunning collection, discover how these 50 trendsetters - f
Painfully cool and instantly recognisable, the 50 style trailblazers in this collection used fashion to attract attention, gain influence, express themselves and make powerful statements. From Fred As
Everything around us is designed and the word "design" has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Cars That Changed the World imparts that knowledge
Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Dresses That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing
This volume traces the complex and heterogeneous connections between migration and design in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Questions tackled address the aesthetic effects that result from
What is the logic of the design process? Departing from this question and focusing on processes of invention and discovery, Tiago da Costa e Silva investigates the characteristic feature of every proj
At a time of major transformations in the conditions and self-conceptions of cultural history and ethnological museums worldwide, it has become increasingly important for these museums to engage in co
How is it possible to adequately capture histories of design in Africa, a continent with fifty-four countries? How can one avoid producing just another essentializing master narrative of “African desi
Toys, fulfilling as they do one of mankind's most basic needs, have existed for as long as we have. From the earliest times both adults and children have used toys to simulate reality or simply to pas
The study of the museum visitor has undergone a radical transformation. This collection brings together imaginative research that encourages new conclusions. Some questions involve the visitor's ident
Museum directors are beginning to question the role of their museums in the production of knowledge and participation, in creating links between the present and the past. Museum education has evolved
Everybody Needs it! Optimistic, naive and romantic, but not without provocation, extravagance and glamour – that is pink. Hardly any other color can polarize like it does, which is what makes it so mu
Retro and Vintage are buzzwords that include 1930s Jagermeister, 1950s Roberts DAB Radio, and 1970s G Plan Furniture. While Eames Lounge Chairs, Levis 501, or Chanel N° 5 have always been popular and
Graphic design is the creation of visual contents in various media, whose presentation conveys information to other people. The field is interdisciplinary and subject to constantly changing conditions
"It's inevitable. At some point in your career as a designer, you're bound to work on a logo. Design: Logo, the exciting new book in our Design: series, is an inspirational resource created for everyo
"Featuring a curated collection of approximately 300 exquisite designs, along with essays from designers in the field about the essence and importance of a good portfolio design, Design: Portfolio con
Swiss Design has almost become a fixed term: the Swiss army knife is just one of many products that have popularized the image of the white cross on red background. The triangular Toblerone chocolate
Berlin, the first European UNESCO City of Design, is known for the diversity of its design production, the versatility of its actors and their innovative spirit. This book is a cross-section through t
Inspired by the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Festival of Britain followed soon after the austerity of the war years. The major events were focused around the twenty-seven-acre bomb site around Waterl
