Présentation de l'éditeur
This innovative, inspiring, and comprehensive book showcases the work of the world's best designers. While there are any number of books that illustrate contemporary design, this book is unique in that it shows how the products are made, and the details of the technology and materials employed. Mel Byars - teacher, lecturer, and author of The Design Encyclopedia - documents the revolution that has occured in the last few decades in the use and exploration of old and new materials in utilitarian objects, including fibers, composites, plastics, synthetic wood, adhesives, paper, foam, metal, and even seaweed. The work of some of the most imaginative minds in the design world is featured, in the creation of intriguing, sophisticated, and even amusing objects. Construction and concept are clearly illustrated through exploded drawings and hundreds of color photographs, many taken especially for this book.
Book Description
This book features a fascinating collection of some of the most innovative tables, chairs and lights ever designed; those that push the boundaries of imagination, art, and design.
This is a must for any designer interested in not only beautiful and often innovative design, but how such furniture is constructed. Taking 50 of each of these objects (tables, chairs, and lights), this book follows the furniture maker from original brief through to finished object, and features the work of some of the most highly talented and accomplished designers in the world. It is visually stunning, with photographs and diagrams to illustrate the design and construction processes, whilst particular attention is paid to the materials employed.
A veritable tome, this book will become essential to all designers’ reference libraries. This new value-for-money paperback edition brings the book within reach of all design students who will value it.
