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Massive Change

by Institute Without Boundaries, Bruce Mau, Jennifer Leonard
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Massive Change
Massive Change

Envisioning design's impact on future society.

If you're someone who's intrigued by the intersection of innovative design, technology, and social change, "Massive Change" could be a fascinating read for you. The book will make you think about the role design plays in every aspect of our lives, from the foods we eat to the way cities are built. It's a visionary and thought-provoking journey guided by compelling interviews and breathtaking imagery. "Massive Change" might just change the way you see the world and the future.

Note: 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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Massive Change

by Institute Without Boundaries, Bruce Mau, Jennifer Leonard
RM48.00 MYR Now RM34.00 MYR Save 29%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM202.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780714844015
Authors: Institute Without Boundaries, Bruce Mau, Jennifer Leonard
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date of Publication: 2004-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Art, Business, Economics
Related Topics: Technology, Design, Art and Photography, Art Design, Architecture
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 591 readers)

Description

Massive Change is a modern illustrated primer on the new inventions, technologies, and events that are affecting the human race worldwide. The book is a part of a broader research project by Bruce Mau Design intended to provoke debate and discussion about the future of design culture, broadly defined as the "familiar objects and techniques that are transforming our lives." In essays, interviews, and provocative imagery aimed at a broad audience, Massive Change explores the changing force of design in the contemporary world, and in doing so expands the definition of design to include the built environment, transportation technologies, revolutionary materials, energy and information systems, and living organisms. The book is divided into 11 heavily illustrated sections covering major areas of change in contemporary society — such as urbanism and architecture, the military, health and living, and wealth and politics. Each section intersperses intriguing documentary images with a general introductory essay, extended captions, and interviews with leading thinkers, including engineers, designers, philosophers, scientists, architects, artists, and writers. Concluding the book is a graphic timeline of significant inventions and world events from 10,000 B.C. to the present.
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Envisioning design's impact on future society.

If you're someone who's intrigued by the intersection of innovative design, technology, and social change, "Massive Change" could be a fascinating read for you. The book will make you think about the role design plays in every aspect of our lives, from the foods we eat to the way cities are built. It's a visionary and thought-provoking journey guided by compelling interviews and breathtaking imagery. "Massive Change" might just change the way you see the world and the future.

Note: 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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