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Great Designs - DK History Changers

by Philip Wilkinson
Great Designs - DK History Changers
Great Designs - DK History Changers

Visual journey through iconic design evolution.

If you're fascinated by how everyday objects became the artifacts we know and love, "Great Designs" by Philip Wilkinson is a perfect match for you. It's not just a feast for the eyes; it's a compelling narrative that tracks design innovations, setting each in its historical context. Imagine flipping through a beautifully curated museum exhibit that you can revisit anytime, offering new insights with every page turn.

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.

Great Designs - DK History Changers

by Philip Wilkinson
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ISBN: 9780241298817
Authors: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: DK
Date of Publication: 2019-05-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Design
Goodreads rating: 4.68
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

A lavishly illustrated guide to the history of design, this book showcases more than 100 of the most groundbreaking and important design classics ever created - from the 1860s to the present. 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, and 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.
 

Visual journey through iconic design evolution.

If you're fascinated by how everyday objects became the artifacts we know and love, "Great Designs" by Philip Wilkinson is a perfect match for you. It's not just a feast for the eyes; it's a compelling narrative that tracks design innovations, setting each in its historical context. Imagine flipping through a beautifully curated museum exhibit that you can revisit anytime, offering new insights with every page turn.

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.