- Calendar: 640 pages
- Publisher: Taschen GmbH; Pag Mul edition (15 Aug 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 3836506262
- ISBN-13: 978-3836506267
- Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 14.6 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,769,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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. 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 an essential must-have for anyone interested in design and the road towards a greener future.Examples of selected designers and design-led companies featured include: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Ecotricity, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Intelligent Energy, Jonathan Ive (Apple Computer), LOT-EK, Ross Lovegrove, Marine Current Turbines, Jasper Morrison, Marc Newson, POC, Philips Design, Seymourpowell, and, 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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Calendar
Really great to use, very sturdy, loads of room to write and you get to look at inspiring / interesting artwork every week. I bought my first one at Tate Modern 3 years ago and won't buy any other diary now.
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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
Lots of stuff to look at
30 Dec 2008
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
Ótimo livro!!!
6 Aug 2008
Format:Hardcover
é um tesão de livro... perfect! sem comentarios pra quem quer uma boa referência de design essa é a pedida!
Nothing much new
15 Dec 2011
Format:Hardcover
I looked through this book I got from the Library in a couple of hours and the stuff is not really interesting . Most of the 'designs' , I thought were mere novelty items or styles .For a thing to be a new design it must accomplish a new task or overcome a problem or have the x factor in design style .Most of the selections I thought were just new styles or gimmicks . An expensive book to find this out . Hope this might save you money.
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