by Michael Tambini (Author), Michael Tambini (Author), Kenneth Grange (Foreword)
This work celebrates the skill and vision of the world's most successful designers. The book begins with an in-depth introduction that outlines the major design trends of this century and examines the significance of designed objects in our daily lives. The core of the book is divided into chapters such as Around the Home , Transport , Graphics and Advertising and Leisure . Each chapter is sub-divided into specific entries that cover every aspect of the man-made world, from armchairs to wallpaper. Entries are displayed chronologically, showing their development through the century, and providing the reader with a detailed analysis of the product. An A-Z biographical directory profiles the most famous designers of the century.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Jan 1996
ISBN 10: 0751303380
ISBN 13: 9780751303384